Club calf mommas

[thunderdownunder]

So after a bit of haranguing, here are some pics from my trip that I took at a club calf operation in Colorado. I will leave it to the owner of these cows (they're on SP) if and when they wish to identify them (or you can send me the details if you like  ).

It was really interesting to get to see an operation like this, as we have nothing like this Down Under.

Please excuse the quality of the photos, they're all unedited and the light in some of them is a bit ordinary.

 

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Group 2

 

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Group 3

 

[Warrior10]

Love that smokey and the last cow in the 2nd group, great looking set all together.

 

[thunderdownunder]

Group 4

 

[rarebirdz]

8890 and 8891 are my picks <beer>

 

[RankeCattleCo]

The smoke and the baldy-herf patterened one in the middle of group 2. They all look great, great set of cows!! What are some of them sired by?

 

[DCC show cattle]

hey thunderdownunder are you on the aussie meats judging team?! I have seen that pic of the cooler and it looks like one a guy i know took in the amarillo plant!?

 

[mark tenenbaum]

8907 and 8893 are my fave raves-just gotta like a Shorthorn like that-and a stout Simm influences like the Brockle Sorry-realised I had put wrong no-the 8893 is definitely the 1 I like O0

 

[frostback]

Okay well here it goes. Group 1
8861 Mossy Oak X Meyer 734 Great cow.
8865 Chunky Monkey(pb char) X above Mossy cow 2nd calver
8868 10 year old Jazz cow
8871 10 year old Limi X Full Form
These cows are in a pasture by Carter Lake in Colorado. There is not a flat spot in the whole 320 acres. Not all Clubby herds are pampered and hand fed. They go to this pasture after the rattle snakes are dormant. Ususlly late October to this year Jan 30th.

 

[thunderdownunder]

hey thunderdownunder are you on the aussie meats judging team?! I have seen that pic of the cooler and it looks like one a guy i know took in the amarillo plant!?

Nope I'm not, this is actually one of my own pics from an operation in NSW, Australia.

 

[frostback]

Group 2
8874 Habenero 10 year old
8881 Meyer 734 X 550
8889 Meyer 734 X Draftpick heifer She didnt have the best show career but I will bet she is a great producer.
8890 Witch Doctor X Meyer 734 bred to Diamond Captain Mark hoping for a heifer.
8891 Meyer 734 X Angus donor. We have several different matings on her in the tank.
The last 3 were taking at our hay farm. The mountain pasture only holds 30 for the well to keep up, so the young and very old and some others cant go.

 

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Group 3
All taking at the hay field again.
8893 The Witch Doctor again
8895 A 10 year old angus recip
8896 Monopoly X Witch doctor cow(8893) heifer
8899 Heatwave X Meyer(550) Our first time keeping a HW heifer) ( I got out voted)
8903 13 year old PB Limi

 

[frostback]

Group 4
8907 Pb short Vortec X Sister to Diamond Helena Dottie (for sale)
8909 Two sisters Char bull Three Trees Wind smoke is out of a Dr. who cow and the short is out of a Double Vision cow
the last 3 photos are at the mountain pasture again

 

[wyatt]

my favorites are the first 2 in group 1 and the last one in group 2 wish i had her!

 

[Okotoks]

8907 and 8893 are my fave raves-just gotta like a Shorthorn like that-and a stout Simm influences like the Brockle Sorry-realised I had put wrong no-the 8893 is definitely the 1 I like O0

That shorthorn is a Vortec daughter out of Diamond Dreamer 6H, a half sister to Diamond Helena Dottie 12H. I realy liked the Meyer 734 cows. The mountain pasture is pretty amazing, all on a slope with rocky cliffs. The elevation must be getting up there and those clubby cows were out rustling for feed, no corn or grain anywhere in sight! (thumbsup)

 

[frostback]

The 8893 is a great cow. She had her first heifer last year, that being the Monopoly pictured also. I think all her bull calves have been sold as show steers also. She is going to be 10 years next year and people say that clubby cows have no longevity? I have many over 10 and more pushing that number.

 

[jaimiediamond]

Frostback I thought the point of club cattle was show ring, these females appear to be working well in real world conditions!!!!  <party>  I have to say I am partial to the roan, I am sure everyone is shocked The Meyer females are very impressive deep bodied females, 8903 is also very impressive especially considering her age and my final pick (seems I have picked everyone) is the 8896 female.  Great group of females I need to come visit..........

 

[trevorgreycattleco]

I know you dont think much of me frosty but its cool to see clubby mamas earning there way. I learn something everyday. Nice cattle.  <beer>

 

[thunderdownunder]

I really was impressed to see these cows out foraging as they're supposed to. This herd would be able to survive in our conditions; which is saying something, because I've always thought "clubby" cattle would struggle in our climate!