The Thunder from Down Under

The livestock shows are over and it looks like spring is on its way.  We have three cows that are "open," meaning that they are not pregnant and ready to be re-bred.  For Benjamin's senior year of livestock showing, it is important that Clarabelle has calved in advance of the shows next year.  A cow's gestation is roughly the same as a human's - 9 months.

We figured it was time to look around for a registered Jersey bull that would be willing to make a conjugal visit.  I talked to a good friend of ours and he happened to have a new registered Jersey bull all the way from Australia that has a real good bloodline.  Our friend doesn't need the bull for his herd for about 3 months, so he told us he would come drop off the Australian bull...

No rules...  Just right.

The bull at first did not want to leave the trailer.  He was on new turf and seemed a little shy.

But as soon as the bull saw the cows, he boomeranged (get it?  ha ha) himself out of the trailer and began courting immediately.  Daisy, Rosie, and especially Clarabelle seemed apprehensive and not particularly thrilled with his exuberance.  He was like a bull in a china shop.

Sorry, this next pic is a little explicit.  The Aussie bull, in less than 8 minutes after leaving the trailer had already consummated his relationship with Rosie.  The young bulls were unsure of what to make of this lewd and public display of affection. 

Hopefully, Rosie is bred.  One down, two to go.  Somehow, I don't think this bull has to worry about his vitality or virility.  We'll keep him for 2 or 3 months to make sure the cows don't come back in heat, but I think the old boy will get the job done.