wolfe0322
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What do you guys and gals think about breeding Angus or Maine heifers with these Belted Galloways to get there unique coats for eye appeal in the show arena.
TJ said:Looked at one at the NAILE that would flat out produce some steers. HOWEVER, FWIW, I've been told by more than 1 Belted Galloway person that those things are not exactly docile cattle. "Mean" was one word that was tossed out.
TJ said:Looked at one at the NAILE that would flat out produce some steers.
LazyGLowlines said:TJ said:Looked at one at the NAILE that would flat out produce some steers.
Not sure if you're talking about Bar J's belted heifer...if so I believe she's out of a Buelingo cow. We've heard they don't have the best temperaments either, though the lowline influence could help, I'm sure.
Olson Family Shorthorns said:TJ said:Looked at one at the NAILE that would flat out produce some steers. HOWEVER, FWIW, I've been told by more than 1 Belted Galloway person that those things are not exactly docile cattle. "Mean" was one word that was tossed out.
That heifer sure was awesome that we looked at. I say put a bull like Yellow Jacket or Lifeline on a belted heifer and see what happens. They have the hair and depth, if you can get a bull to put the thickness and a little bone to them, you could have some really good club calves. Eye Candy is out of a Galloway cow (how much of a difference is ther between a Belted vs. non-belted Galloway?).
OH Breeder said:A neighbor not far from the farm runs 50 head or so of these. They seem to cross well with other bulls. His seem to be pretty docile tempered. Maybe it is just his. I thinkt they would be pretty cool with the right bull.
Paul0322 said:What do you guys and gals think about breeding Angus or Maine heifers with these Belted Galloways to get there unique coats for eye appeal in the show arena.
Paul0322 said:What do you guys and gals think about breeding Angus or Maine heifers with these Belted Galloways to get there unique coats for eye appeal in the show arena.
Paul0322 said:What do you guys and gals think about breeding Angus or Maine heifers with these Belted Galloways to get there unique coats for eye appeal in the show arena.
Olson Family Shorthorns said:Dori, I hate to tell ya, but something went amiss when you went to attach the pics, and the files are apparently empty. I've seen a couple pics of your belteds though, and they are really nice!
CJC said:I know we are talking about cross breeding them. Has any one used them for Recips. A couple of them in the pics above looks like they would make good ones.