Woolless
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- Location
- Berwickshire, Scottish Borders
I have finally given in to pester power from the kids and the first bovines I've ever owned are now on farm: three nice heifer calves still on milk. I have a stage two in mind for the cattle project already and I'm now having fun considering all the options for stage three!
Which brings me to the point. I have twice recently been offered Beltie heifers for what appears to be very reasonable money, so a few queries for those in the know, @Old Tip @JP1 and anyone else:
Which brings me to the point. I have twice recently been offered Beltie heifers for what appears to be very reasonable money, so a few queries for those in the know, @Old Tip @JP1 and anyone else:
- Our place is certainly exposed but grazing quality is reasonable. We certainly don't have proper hill ground. Would they get too fat? Better off with a better performing cow in their place?
- What bulls work well with them? Whitebred Shorthorn, presumably. AA or Hereford? Anything else?
- Are cross calves with belts penalised?
- Any other advice?