charleyman39
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Had been charolais bulls around this farm for years up until about 12 or 14 years ago. Hard calvings and loss of cows and calves prompted the Father to move to a blonde. Messed around with other breeds in the meantime, simmental and limos mainly and now I'm thinking I'd like to go back to the Charolais again. The demand around here for year old calves (which is what I sell them as) is fierce for good ch calves, maybe £100 more a head for a similar type of beast to a limo or blonde of the same weight. Question is am I mad thinking I'll find a proper easy calving Charolais bull that won't cause more damage than good?
I run 40 spring calvers, most of which calve in March, but I work off farm also and I've very little help. Should I be happy enough as I am with less money for the calves but less hassle?
I run 40 spring calvers, most of which calve in March, but I work off farm also and I've very little help. Should I be happy enough as I am with less money for the calves but less hassle?