The Sun is Awesome!
Who doesn’t like the melting warmth of those March sun rays? Certainly, this heifer calf has it figured out as she is caught napping in front of her own personal tanning bed. She made me stop and think about taking…
Herd Sire Selection: Phenotype (Looks)
In selecting a herd sire, phenotype or how the bull looks is an important factor. Not only do you want an impressive bull in the pasture, but he must also be physically sound. Here are suggestions on what to look…
Champion Hereford Bull at WCA Bull Test and Sale
Lot 43 was the high indexing bull in the Hereford division of the 2017-2018 WCA Bull Test and Sale in Eltopia, Washington. The sale will be on March 21, 2018, at the Bonina feed and sale facility, 15 miles north…
Calf Housing
Calf Housing You might consider having a separate facility for your calves to lay and eat. It might seem like a big expense only for calves, but the results may surprise you. Feed Efficiency Having a separate feeding space…
Herd Sire Selection: Calving Ease
When looking for a herd sire, another important trait could be calving ease. Calving ease should include the following qualities: Bull’s own birth weight/CED EPD. Head shape. Shoulder width and slope. The depth of body and front shoulders. Hip width.…
Questions to ask HCH when looking at bulls:
Questions you might have when you visit us at HCH: Will my family feel safe around the bulls I am looking at? One of the traits we focus on is docility, so we cull the cattle who have…
Treating For Lice
It is time to think about lice control, especially for yearling animals. As the winter has been mild and warmer, the lice are coming sooner. Using a pour on lice/worm treatment can help in several ways. The comfort of…
The Bull Motel is Full
The bull stalls have sawdust for bedding and are cleaned each morning. Each bull has his own stall to allow for rest and cud chewing time. Hereford Bulls for sale Angus Bulls for sale
Hey Lady, how about a little love!
One of the perks of visiting the calf house is having tame calves that like to pester you for attention. It doesn’t take long for the calves to train the “help” to scratch the itchy spots.