Barker Cattle Company

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Bull Sale 2015

Despite the snowy weather that tried to move in on us, we felt Bull Sale Day was a success! The snow stopped coming about 10:00 am and shortly after customers started arriving to preview the bulls and heifers at the Burley Livestock Auction in Burley, Idaho. Reports came in that conditions were not good in Ogden and some had to turn around and go back home. We really appreciated those who were able to join in with us as we felt this offering was strong from top to bottom. It was a great sale and we are happy to be getting animals delivered to their new homes.

A Big thank you to those who supported the auction of the donation heifer to the Lucas Ward Memorial Fund. It was truly an honor to pay tribute to this special family. And as always, we couldn't do this without the help of our many friends and family who help behind the scenes to pull this off. It's a big venture and we couldn't do it without you.

Here are a few pictures from our day:

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Calving along

We are getting closer to bull sale time, but still have to take care of the important projects at home too. Calving this year has been almost a breeze due to the unseasonably nice weather. Tom still makes the night drive around 2:00 am, with Bowdrie getting up before school to do the first check in the morning and last check before bed at night.

Feels like spring in February.

Man Among Boys Heifer (of course! Couldn't be a bull calf)

Next group to calve. 150 down...170 to go.

So nice to drive through the calves and they're feeling good and lovin' life.

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Another round of pictures for Bulls

Cleaned up 15 head of bulls today and took some more pictures trying to get some good ones for the catalog. It's always a challenge with these animals. At first we were afraid the fog was going to hamper us, but it turned out to be a pretty good day. Thanks Nathan & Laura for helping us out.

BN654 Net Worth

BP221 Upgrade

BS240 Black Jack

BS654 Net Worth

BT77 Game Day

BW69 Maker's Mark

BW90 Michigan (Lucky Man son)

BW93 Black Jack

BX43 Lutton son

Bowdrie showed this bull BZ3 Upgrade son with his mother at the Cassia County Fair this Summer. Still is halter broke!

BZ17 Upgrade son

BZ240 Game Day

BZ865 Final Answer

Hitting that "itchy" spot. Pretty Tame fellow.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Producer Meetings

We held 2 Producer meetings this week in Oakley & Almo. Thanks to Larry Gran & Jed Hutchison from Zoetis for presenting the information on GeneMax testing. We are learning alot about this exciting tool to help with our Ranch and are happy to be promoting it with our bull & heifer sale.

Thank you, Larry Gran from Zoetis.

A great turnout at Almo. Thank you to Almo Outpost for serving a delicious meal.

Tyler discussing with the Eliason's more about the data.

Oakley Firestation was a nice setting for our meeting.

Presenting Oakley FFA Chapter with their Kickback check from Sale. Looking forward to getting that boosted at this year's sale.

Which heifer would you choose? We found in our own data, the eye catching ones may not have the best #'s.

It was a great time to catch up with old friends. Bruce Bedke & Ruel Barker

Bill Jones & Ruel Barker

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Picture Time!

Our favorite thing to do...pictures for bull sale catalog. We were able to get alot done yesterday.

The 3 stooges, Brodey, Call, & Cash were the attention getters.

Braden & Robert had the crew of girls..Charlee, Kamri, & Bella cleaning & clipping. Aubrey overseeing the work.

Doing whatever it takes to get their attention. Bowdrie playing kitty kitty...

No one move...we are going to get that shot!

Saturday, January 17, 2015

New Heifers coming in

We have been getting ready for awhile for the new heifers to arrive. The first group of 25 came in on Saturday, and a second group of 73 came last night. One more group to come on Monday. The plan is to get them bred up and sell as a nice group of bred replacement heifers.