I have seen some of Prestige's maternal sisters and they are very nice. I have been thinking about using him too. I am also trying El Capitan this year. It seems like you have a real nice list
I've had cows go into heat about a month before they calve. Some of them don't even look bred then all of a sudden they get a bag on them and they pop out a calf
If you start rising her everyday she will grow more hair. Also brush a lot and put fans on her. And since its your first year with heifers just have fun with it. I personally kike showing heifers more than steers.