A couple of the boys updated pics 12-31-12

[HAB]

Here are a couple of pics of our March 2012 bull calves.

 

[frostback]

Are they sired by the big boy in your avatar? If I still had some big framed cows I just might have tried that cross.

 

[AAOK]

Stout little suckers!  I still want more frame (still livin'  10 - 15 years behind).

 

[trevorgreycattleco]

Excellent calves. I really like them.

 

[twc77]

  Real nice,work clothes and all!

 

[okiegirl]

Our Perricles calf is due the end of Feb. and I can't wait!!  I hope he looks like that

 

[Freddy]

Nice  calves

 

[KSanburg]

HAB have you had any go into the high elevations? I am sure there are some breeders here in Colorado but I currently don't know any and have not done a search, but was just wondering if there are any issues with brisket at high elevations in Galloway. I know there are problems in all breeds and a lot of it has to do with genetics so this might be a multiple answer. Thanks for your time.

 

[ShowCalves2010]

Nice calves, have any other angles? 

 

[Mainevent]

I like them, big footed and stout made. How big frame wise would you say they are?

 

[HAB]

HAB have you had any go into the high elevations? I am sure there are some breeders here in Colorado but I currently don't know any and have not done a search, but was just wondering if there are any issues with brisket at high elevations in Galloway. I know there are problems in all breeds and a lot of it has to do with genetics so this might be a multiple answer. Thanks for your time.

We have  sent some bulls into elevation.  They have done well.

All Galloways that have been tested, have tested very well.  Dr. Holt has done the testing. 

 

[HAB]

I like them, big footed and stout made. How big frame wise would you say they are?

Thanks, Pericles passes on his structure, bone, and stoutness

Our Galloways average 5.5.

We have some 4s and a couple of 6s.

 

[HAB]

Nice calves, have any other angles? 

Here is a couple taken this a.m.  -18 degrees, so kinda frosty.

 

[HAB]

one from a month ago

 

[mark tenenbaum]

one from a month ago

  They sure are stout-seems like all cattle from Canada and the cold coutry here in the US are easy fleshing like that-Im just curious what -18 is like to deal with ,just general logistics like starting a diesal etc. O0

 

[upthecreek]

one from a month ago

  They sure are stout-seems like all cattle from Canada and the cold coutry here in the US are easy fleshing like that-Im just curious what -18 is like to deal with ,just general logistics like starting a diesal etc. O0
-18 isn't too hard to deal with up here.  We have good engine heaters on the tractors and vechicles.  If you use a good synthetic oil in the diesels and keep them pluged in they will start.  As long as the heaters in the water bowls stay working thae cattle will do good.  I like the temperature to stay below 0F for feeding cattle.  therei s less chance of them getting sick if it stays cold.

 

[HAB]

to add to what upthecreek said, block heaters, No.1 fuel, and some warm up time for the hydraulics.  Electric heat in the waterers.  Our cows are still out grazing, so haven't had to worry about the tractor too much this year.

I also like it once it stays cold, as long as we don't get feet of snow.

I did like last years mild winter alittle better.

 

[Duncraggan]

Good looking bullocks there HAB.  Must grade well at slaughter and are probably deceivingly heavy!

 

[HAB]

Good looking bullocks there HAB.  Must grade well at slaughter and are probably deceivingly heavy!

Thanks

Here are a couple of pics taken today of the bull we will have on display at Denver.

 

[HAB]

Clipped by SP member Dakotacow and his wife Amanda.