September Calves
It turned substantially cooler at the end of September, dropping away from the string of 100 degree days and into the 70s with a few large raindrops as the tailend of a northern storm passed over central California. No complaints from man or beast! Most of our energies are still focused on pumping water for cattle, keeping the tanks full and feeding bulls and heifers.
Over half of our first-calf heifers have calved, as we begin their second cycle. Calving, thus far, has been easy on the coming two year-olds and their Wagyu X calves are active and healthy. Along the road, we’re pleased as to how much they look like the Angus at this stage.
Two year-old First-calf heifers
October 4, 2009
Wagyu X Calves
September 11, 2009
Our coming three year-old first-calf heifers were bred to Angus bulls. Quite a luxury to have them parade by the office window every morning anticipating a little hay.
3 year-old First-calf Heifers
September 29, 2009
Angus Calves
September 29, 2009
Comments
Will you keep Wagyu X heifers for replacements or market them all?
Posted by: Sharon | October 7, 2009 11:47 AM
We have contracted to sell all the calves to Snake River Farms when weaned. See their link in the August 26th post for more info and retail prices.
Posted by: John Dofflemyer | October 8, 2009 3:46 AM