Going halves on a buck

[MrsDieselEngineer]

Okay folks! I have the opportunity to buy half of a REALLY nice Boer buck. He is 3 years old, and registered (checking this info to make sure). I'm going to get some pictures of him so I can get opinions on him from you all here
Have any of you owned half a buck? Pros/Cons to doing this? I don't want to end up in something that isn't going to work out. The buck would reside here at our farm.

 

[RainySunday]

I haven't done this myself, but the things I would think about are...: Is the other herd he will be servicing disease-free? How will you decide who gets him during breeding season? If he is residing at your place, who is paying for feed, fence maintenance, vet care, etc? I would want to have all that spelled out and agreed to ahead of time, so it doesn't get weird later.

Good luck though!

 

[Livinwright Farm]

I haven't done this myself, but the things I would think about are...: Is the other herd he will be servicing disease-free? How will you decide who gets him during breeding season? If he is residing at your place, who is paying for feed, fence maintenance, vet care, etc? I would want to have all that spelled out and agreed to ahead of time, so it doesn't get weird later.

Good luck though!

Agreed!

 

[Tapsmom]

Ok I can't resist. Are you buying the fron half or the back half I would say the back half would be more advantageous in a breeding buck..OK, I'll get back to work now...

 

[marlowmanor]

Ok I can't resist. Are you buying the fron half or the back half I would say the back half would be more advantageous in a breeding buck..OK, I'll get back to work now...

I was thinking the same thing when I read the original post. I just decided to not say it! . Thanks for saying what I was thinking.

 

[MrsDieselEngineer]

That's just too funny

Thanks for the advice, I'm hoping to get some pictures this afternoon....

 

[77Herford]

I haven't done this myself, but the things I would think about are...: Is the other herd he will be servicing disease-free? How will you decide who gets him during breeding season? If he is residing at your place, who is paying for feed, fence maintenance, vet care, etc? I would want to have all that spelled out and agreed to ahead of time, so it doesn't get weird later.

Good luck though!

Agreed, make a contract and have witnesses. I have done this with Bull's and you should get everything spelled out.

 

[MrsDieselEngineer]

Pictures!!! I need brutally honest opinions on this guy... I think he's put together very well but

Sorry about the quality of the pics, it was getting dark and my cheap digital camera doesn't do very well!

 

[Renegade]

Are you breeding for show or meat? If you're breeding for meat he will be fine. If you're breeding for show I would like to see more neck and longer legs.He also appears to be weak on his pasterns.

Donna Finley
Finley Boers

 

[Livinwright Farm]

Are you breeding for show or meat? If you're breeding for meat he will be fine. If you're breeding for show I would like to see more neck and longer legs.He also appears to be weak on his pasterns.

Donna Finley
Finley Boers

I had the opportunity to see this buck in person. His previous owner had not trimmed the rear hooves on him, only the front hooves. And it is apparent that Cassenova hadn't had his hooves trimmed in QUITE some time. Once his hooves are trimmed, the pasterns won't look so weak.
He is quite impressive in person, and will definitely make big beautiful MEATY kids, espescially if he is paired with MrsDieselEngineer's doe Sophia! Goodness would they make beautiful meat kids!