i need opinions on my calves. updated.

[katie_k]

the black is my steer and the white my heifer. do you think they would do ok in shows?  these calves have been pulled off their moms for only about a month.  they are not wormy but just getting on grain. the heifer is a registered shorthorn and the steer is a cross.  he looks less hallow in person and in a better position. this is my first year wanting to show at more than my county fair. please try to be nice though. i am young and so far my feelings are kinda hurt.

pictures updated!

 

[katie_k]

pictures

 

[katie_k]

heres some more

 

[mark tenenbaum]

Its early to tell on the hiefer-shes very green-what are you feeding her? The steer-looks very hollowed out-has he been Ivomrced-Im sorry-he just isnt show material-and you need to get rid of him  O0

 

[Bradenh]

agreed the steer looks a little wormey and lacks the flash and pizazz that we see in most calves that are sucessful

 

[Jive Turkey]

No

 

[taylor tay]

No

what do u mean by wormy

 

[AAOK]

The light is bad, calves aer in awkward positions, the calves are dirty and too far away.  Don't worry about what anyone has said.  Nobody can tell enough to give any fair criticism.

 

[Jive Turkey]

No

what do u mean by wormy

Looks like they have worms I assume.

 

[SFASUshowman]

Ok so I think we have to remain realistic but positive. Do I think either of these calves have the potential of going out and winning anything big? Not really from the pics provided, but calves can surprise you as they grow.  I think the heifer is by far the better of the two, she is nothing extraordinary, but at the same time I think she is adequate, especially if it is your first year.  The steer I tend to agree on, though I wouldnt say get rid of him. If he is good and broke and you enjoy working with him, then by all means show him, just dont have unrealistic expectations for him.
My advice from the pics...feed, feed, feed, and feed some more in order to give the calves some more body dimension...if they havent been wormed then get some ivomec in 'em asap becuase they do show the classic signs of internal parasites...from their legs I would say it looks like they spend a lot of time in deep mud, get them in a dry environment, rinse daily at the least, and hair, hair, hair...I think the heifer might actually be kind of fancy if she were cleaned up and had some hair.

 

[taylor tay]

Pictures are better

 

[taylor tay]

:-*

 

[Okotoks]

Ok so I think we have to remain realistic but positive. Do I think either of these calves have the potential of going out and winning anything big? Not really from the pics provided, but calves can surprise you as they grow.  I think the heifer is by far the better of the two, she is nothing extraordinary, but at the same time I think she is adequate, especially if it is your first year.  The steer I tend to agree on, though I wouldnt say get rid of him. If he is good and broke and you enjoy working with him, then by all means show him, just dont have unrealistic expectations for him.
My advice from the pics...feed, feed, feed, and feed some more in order to give the calves some more body dimension...if they havent been wormed then get some ivomec in 'em asap becuase they do show the classic signs of internal parasites...from their legs I would say it looks like they spend a lot of time in deep mud, get them in a dry environment, rinse daily at the least, and hair, hair, hair...I think the heifer might actually be kind of fancy if she were cleaned up and had some hair.

I pretty much agree with this post. Worm them, make sure they have a dry area and feed. If there is someone in your club or area that can help you with the ration better yet. You are already leading them so that is good. Take time to rinse them and work the hair. Good luck.

 

[oakie]

I think you have a very nice set of animals, and remember to remain realistic on prices. There is only one grand champion and how much are you willing to lose on your quest to find him. Both the animals are green, they will make good calves, you will be able to put some money in the bank so as your skill level progresses so will your calves. We all have to start somewhere and I am glad you are going to put in the time and do the work. We run alot of steers/heifers whom are wormed regularly and look just like that when they are brought in off dry pasture......that is what real world calves look like. Not every animal is supplemented or crept. I would take the heifer to jackpots and leave the steer at home, he will be a good county calf and it will be less stressful for you to only manage one calf on your first year of jackpot season.  Remain optimistic they look great, you are going to do a good job with them.

 

[MotoMojo09]

they look like they have alot of potental to me,  honostly i've seen ALOT of calves a little earlier and they were all very green but now I've got pictures sent to me and they look completely different!!
Its really amazing what time alot of special care and grain does for them!
Get them clean and dry and out of the weather asap
And rinse and blow and rinse some more. 
may i ask what state your from and where you purchased these calves?
Tiria,

 

[Bradenh]

the new pic of the HEiFer is much better (clapping)