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Cattle Cards

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Didn't say I knew it all...just letting you know I'm no dummy.  Most of then posts have been negative, anti HW heifers and offered no help.  There at bulls out there and that's whyI'm asking for help...I'm tired of the inflated egos trying to make he others feel dumb.  FYI...was also breeding manager and foaling man at for QH show facility.  Horses are far more difficult than cattle, but then why do I have to prove myself to you? You've offered nothing!  For those wanting to help, I have a few Maine bulls that have been suggested so that I'm not throwing away my first calf.  Does anyone have any experience with any of the following bulls:
Prince
Tiny Tim
Tyson
Others?
Real thought and suggestions appreciated.  if you're a hater, keep you thoughts to yourself!
Respectfully,
Cattle Cards
 

RCF Farms

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They say there is no gurantee of calving ease on a clubby or simmy bulls. try Northern Improvement used him  will add style, and hair and be marketable.
 

ploughshare

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If the heifer is so good, so fine, so excellent, why would you chance a first calf failure and future problems????????  No attitude on my part, just experience. Sorry if I offended you.  Make it easy the first time, let her learn to be a cow and rake in the cash later on.  How may donor heifers do you see??  Patience Iago, patience.
 

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I guess I should have asked for known calving ease bulls for first calf heifers.  I'll bet the answers would have been a lot different.  The fact that I mentioned that she was a Heat Wave got all the commentary about Heat Waves and then I never did actually get any real suggestions, only smart ass comments.  Nothing helpful and all showing a lack of respect.  I did not appreciate that. Nor did appreciate the negative Karma and comments about my willingness to listen.  You got away from the original question and my intent in asking it.  And what about all the heifers out there bringing big bucks that are by all the hot Heat Wave sons?  Are the magically not going to have an issue?  If ALL Heat Waves have a problem, then you are telling me that it's genetic.  And genetics would tell us that trait would be passed onto his sons.  But I'm not here to debate that with you all.  And I ask that it not be brought up again.  So, please, tell me, does anyone have any suggestions of good calving ease bulls, bulls with known low birth weights that might be good to use on a first calf heifer?  :-\
 

OH Breeder

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Cattle Cards said:
Didn't say I knew it all...just letting you know I'm no dummy.  Most of then posts have been negative, anti HW heifers and offered no help.  There at bulls out there and that's whyI'm asking for help...I'm tired of the inflated egos trying to make he others feel dumb.  FYI...was also breeding manager and foaling man at for QH show facility.  Horses are far more difficult than cattle, but then why do I have to prove myself to you? You've offered nothing!  For those wanting to help, I have a few Maine bulls that have been suggested so that I'm not throwing away my first calf.  Does anyone have any experience with any of the following bulls:
Prince
Tiny Tim
Tyson
Others?
Real thought and suggestions appreciated.  if you're a hater, keep you thoughts to yourself!
Respectfully,
Cattle Cards


I saw three Tiny Tims last year out of Large framed older style maine cows. They all three looked exactly the same. They looked very moderate and soft made. I saw one at finish and they seem to be earlier maturing type cattle. Deeper bodied easy feeding type. Looked alot like the OCC cattle.
 

OH Breeder

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Cattle Cards said:
No, neither do...I really Like Tycoon, but also Hired Man and Manchild...all Hannibal...maybe I can flush her...


never liked Hired man and Manchild from structure side of things. Hired man can have quiet a bit of shoulder. This gal is pretty sound?
 

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It doesn't matter to me if she's a HW, A shorthorn, a bo diddly, a jersey or a **** mini herf...  I'd still breed it to an Angus red or black... if it was a first calf heifer, and I gave a **** about her future productive life...

 

nate53

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Well I would go with angus like some of the others (here are some you might like).
Angus
1.  Sydgen Trust
2.  Exar Tryon 71204
3.  The Answer

They all should be a very safe bet. :)  I have some experience with Trust (all positive and on heifers, plus Sydgen have used him heavily over the past couple years on their cattle)!
 
These are all on www.cattlevisions.com
 

Cattle Cards

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Got some good leads now, thank you.  Found an Angus bull I like, a Maine but have also come across the bull Babe Ruth.  Told his calves come out small but have good vigor and growth.  Anybody have experience with him as a sire?
 
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