My Sweet Neighbor Sue agreed that our little calf Bob was the cutest thing ever…that is until their calves were born.
They shared their well thought out breeding plan with us. They were buying some steers to raise for meet. When they were picking up the steers, a couple of heifers (girl cattle who have never calved) got into their trailer as well. It was easier to buy the heifers than to try to get them out of the trailer, so they were now in the cattle breeding business.
What do you get when you breed a red heifer and a black heifer to a white and black bull?
The little black bull came from the red heifer…and the black heifer produced a little white bull that looks just like their daddy. I still think he looks more like the sheep down the road!
I like my cattle black, so they match the mud and I also like my herd without horns.
My Loving Spouse calls our calf, ‘Bob the Bashful Bullock’ (bullock is a steer in England). Bob is a shy guy, not especially curious. He’d never eat out of your hand and still likes to run and stand behind his Mama…unless he smells….
Then I must say, I’ve got him!
Yep, finger licking good!
So cute. I like the white one.
The little white bull is very cute! Still doesn’t quite look like a bull to me, but he is!
Who knew bullocks liked bananas? There’s a children’s book story in there somewhere.
You could be right!