Wednesday, September 26. 2007
One of these days I really need to consider getting rid of my old cows. I Let cows go to the hills if they are in good shape. I noted while cutting this cow is 17 years old. She is in pretty good shape for being in the hills all summer but her calf is a little below par. It will sell with the rest but it's just not great. No surprise there. Instead of getting rid of my old cows maybe I need to start a new breed of long lived cows that are capable of sustained production. What a plan. Taken 9/23/2007.
I'm 51 and very cranky, more cranky at some times than others and I don't get out that often either thinking about it.
Anyway this cow looks better than Phred the 17 year old cat.
I tend to disagree with the "experts" on such things and keep cows as long as they produce and can maintain their body condition. That can be awful hard through the winters here.
My granddad was a rancher south of Reed Point, so I can appreciate what your doing. Keep up the good work.
I presume your on or near Sarpy Cr. Neat country..