watering hole

 

A lone cow at a watering hole spotted while driving the back canyon roads from Slaton (turn north at Bunk Feed on Industrial Avenue).

 

CR 7300

Yellow House Canyon

Lubbock County, Texas

number 23

 

The cattle in the herd don't have names because, hopefully, they are a cash crop.  Some have specific identification like No. 23, crooked ear and the crazy black cow but most are just cows.  When my brother, while in high school, bought his first herd Black Angus he named them Jethro, Too Tall, Lilly (remember those Dallas Cowboys?).  It was harder for him then to sell off friends rather than just black cows.

 

Hale County, Texas

1.11.2014

stare down

 

I rode along this afternoon to check the cattle.  Although seemingly fierce, this cow could actually be hand -fed (not by me -- my brother-- I was taking photographs).  They came running when the feed bag was opened.  Except the crazy black cow--she ran the other way.  There are two calves in the herd with more expected.  Most should be this Angus/Charlois mix.

 

Hale County, Texas