deep in the southeastern corner of Idaho | Russ,
I would tend to agree on the ferappease being better on younger calves. It is a wonder on calves being weaned or shipped to a new location. Last spring I did see some calming on a couple bulls and then didn't notice much on a couple others. You may think I have fallen off the tater truck with this trick but when delivering bulls I see the mixing of the new bulls with the old bulls. Pouring white vinegar on their backs from head to tail as they step off the trailer will stop them from fighting/riding each other. Works 9 out of 10 times.
Online auctions takes time to get use to. You may be bidding against Lance but you would do that at a live sale too. (and it doesn't hurt to loosen up his check book once in awhile). One thing you can be assured of, you are not bidding against the ring man/auctioneer (better known as Rafter Ranch). I tell everyone just keep hitting that bid button and don't weaken on the bulls you want. :)
I also will say you will get more bull for the money on an online sale than you will at a live auction. The pressure to bid at a split second is removed, no auctioneer creating emotion and momentum. Yes there are some drawback too. Hope all is well, calves weigh heavy, we get our fall work done and it snows before the ground freezes. Live will be/is good. |
FerAppease?
