Which One Would You Choose?

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  • HARD CORE

    Votes: 9 15.5%
  • MONEY MAN

    Votes: 9 15.5%
  • WITCHDOCTOR

    Votes: 19 32.8%
  • GIGOLO JOE

    Votes: 21 36.2%

  • Total voters
    58

MYT Farms

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Hi all, again,
Of this Maine bulls, which one would you choose? I have looked 'em over and ain't real sure what I'm gonna use, but I have an idea. In the end, Mom, Dad, and I will make the call, but it's always good to get others experiences with certain bulls. Well, cast your vote.

 

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I have used 3 of the 4 and here is my 2 cents whether you want it or not :)  I voted for Gigolo Joe, he is my all around top Maine choice of any Maine bull, I think he combines alot of things Maine bulls are known for, but does it with some depth of body (flank) a lot of Maines lack.  I like Money Man, I think he has his place, but I think he will downsize more than Hard Core or Joe, he has thrown some great femals, you don't see many bulls from him although Gidget had a really nice one.  I like Hard Core, think he brings some good things to the table, but I don't think he is nearly as consistant as the other 2.  I have never used Witchdoctor.
 

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Jill said:
I have used 3 of the 4 and here is my 2 cents whether you want it or not :)  I voted for Gigolo Joe, he is my all around top Maine choice of any Maine bull, I think he combines alot of things Maine bulls are known for, but does it with some depth of body (flank) a lot of Maines lack.  I like Money Man, I think he has his place, but I think he will downsize more than Hard Core or Joe, he has thrown some great femals, you don't see many bulls from him although Gidget had a really nice one.  I like Hard Core, think he brings some good things to the table, but I don't think he is nearly as consistant as the other 2.  I have never used Witchdoctor.

Thank you Jill. That's exactly what I was wanting. So you know, I was thinking along those lines too.
 

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kanshow said:
If you are breeding heifers, I'd stay away from Hard Core.   

Yes, I was warned about that fact. Right now, in my mind, Gigolo Joe is on the top of list.
 

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Your breeding decisions should be based solely on the cow; soundness, age, frame, bone, depth, length, width, femininity.  Select a bull which has proven highly heritable traits lacking in the cow.   Quite possibly, none of those bulls will help you meet your goals.


 

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I went with Money Man..I no know surprise there.  I just have more experience with him and had great success.  Grand and Reserve maine bulls at the Iowa beef expo were Money Man's.  He has been tremendously consistant for me.

Give me a month and I'll tell you about my Gigolo Joe calves.  I sure hope they turn out great, I think I have 9  bred to him. 
 

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justme said:
I went with Money Man..I no know surprise there.  I just have more experience with him and had great success.  Grand and Reserve maine bulls at the Iowa beef expo were Money Man's.  He has been tremendously consistant for me.

Give me a month and I'll tell you about my Gigolo Joe calves.  I sure hope they turn out great, I think I have 9  bred to him. 

Thanks JustMe! BTW, all these cows would be 3 to 4 frame REALLY easy doing, and sound Angus cattle. They need some frame, lots of muscle, style and hair. Of course, there's a couple SH X cows I have reserved for a shorty bull.
 

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3 or 4 frame size is pretty small...joe and money man will downsize your calves. Just be selective
 

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MYT Farms said:
justme said:
I went with Money Man..I no know surprise there.  I just have more experience with him and had great success.  Grand and Reserve maine bulls at the Iowa beef expo were Money Man's.  He has been tremendously consistant for me.

Give me a month and I'll tell you about my Gigolo Joe calves.  I sure hope they turn out great, I think I have 9  bred to him. 

Thanks JustMe! BTW, all these cows would be 3 to 4 frame REALLY easy doing, and sound Angus cattle. They need some frame, lots of muscle, style and hair. Of course, there's a couple SH X cows I have reserved for a shorty bull.

This says a lot.  The Witch Dr will add frame, bone, muscle, and style.  Hair on all I've seen has been pretty good too.  And, he is a known calving ease bull.  Case Closed  
 

MYT Farms

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AAOK said:
MYT Farms said:
justme said:
I went with Money Man..I no know surprise there.  I just have more experience with him and had great success.  Grand and Reserve maine bulls at the Iowa beef expo were Money Man's.  He has been tremendously consistant for me.

Give me a month and I'll tell you about my Gigolo Joe calves.  I sure hope they turn out great, I think I have 9  bred to him. 

Thanks JustMe! BTW, all these cows would be 3 to 4 frame REALLY easy doing, and sound Angus cattle. They need some frame, lots of muscle, style and hair. Of course, there's a couple SH X cows I have reserved for a shorty bull.

This says a lot.  The Witch Dr will add frame, bone, muscle, and style.  Hair on all I've seen has been pretty good too.  And, he is a known calving ease bull.  Case Closed  

Well, that settles it, I guess!!!  :D I can't wait to see if there's some Witch Dr. here locally. We've got some ABS and Genex reps here. Thanks to all, and we might just see some little Witch Dr. calves spring of 2010!!
 
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