Well, we left him a bull and he was sold to a neighbor who will raise him (Bart) and breed him to his Angus cows. This calf had such fast gain! He was nearly as tall as mamma when he left this weekend. My cow Babe can be, well, not as easy to get along with and was extremely protective of Bart but I penned him up the morning he was to leave and he simply went the back of the pen and laid down. My son was sure Babe would tear the place apart if separated from him but no, she walked away quietly and didn't even come back to the barn when they came with a trailer to haul him home. Bart had never been loaded before but other than getting bit spooked by the strangers in his pen, he did great and trotted right on up into the trailer. Jason told my husband that later that day, Bart came right up to him like no big deal. He's definitely not been made a pet and momma Babe is not good with strangers but Bart has the calmest personality for a young bull. I am so pleased he will grow up close enough to home to see him mature and see his offspring
Now my son, who is NOT a fan of my cow Babe (and the feelings are mutual) is wanting a bull calf out of her with his bull. He want's a red bull calf like Bart to keep for his red cows.
My son has wanted us to eat Babe since I brought her home. He can't get in the pasture with her. I've never seen such an immediate dislike between a person and a cow before but I have to keep them separated so they both stay safe.
When I can, I'll take photo's as Bart matures and share them here.
Also!! I am pretty sure that Rose is pregnant and figure her due date to be Jan or Feb. Not the best time of year for Brahman type to be calving but I can pen her up so she'll have at least good wind break and some shelter. She knows to come up to the loafing shed when it's raining. I've had her since this summer and she has the best temperament and personality. Extremely smart. She will go up the hill and around where the horses are not, so I can giver her treats and feed without the competition. She will go to her "spot" and stand patiently, waiting her turn. She was bred to an Angus bull.
