WCA Bull Test Entries
Our Lot 210 entry for the WCA Bull Test and Sale. He is a son of JMB Traction 292 that is deep bodied, broad across the hips and has grown well. He obviously loves his scratches too. We are also…
Angus Calves
The Angus calves were born with flashy looks and a stylish appearance. MAR Double XL gave us two powerfully built bull calves that show great promise and a lot of style. These calves look good enough that we are considering using…
Polled Hereford Calves
The 2019 calf crop is looking outstanding. The Polled Hereford bull calves out of R Leader are beautifully marked with red eyes, wide hip structure, and a definite herd sire look. Add to that birth weights of 78, 83, and…
WCA Bull Test and Sale
We took a trip to Beus Feedlot to see the WCA bulls this month and they are looking terrific! All breeds are gaining well and showing that they will be ready for their herd sire duties come spring. You are…
Don’t Forget the Salt!
Don’t forget that now is the time to get your cows ready for calving season. Be sure to offer salt to the cattle so they don’t get behind. Since the weather has cleared, this provides an excellent opportunity to put…
Fancy Cows Have a New Home at HCH
On September 21, 2018, we attended the Churchill World Class Female Sale in Manhattan, Montana. We found two really good cows, a five and a six-year-old. We like to buy proven cows whenever possible to help reduce the risk of…
I’ve Been Tagged!
Lorren and I were at Beus Feedlot with other volunteers from the WCA Bull Test and Sale this past Saturday. We were putting in RFID tags in each bull’s ear. Also known as Electronic ID, EID (Electronic Identification), or RFID…
Bulls Delivered to WCA Bull Test and Sale
These are our two Polled Hereford bulls that will be in the March 2019 WCA Bull Sale. There were a total of 107 bulls delivered Saturday. It looks like a fine group that will be tested and sold next year.
Brr, Glad It’s Not Me!
I am so glad that I am not the one to go into that chilly Colville River and mess with the irrigation suction hose! I like being on the bank with my shoes on, taking pictures for the blog post.
Bred Heifer Video
Here is a video of our bred heifers. They will calve starting in January of 2019. Bred Heifers