Making steers of the calves!

The cattle at one of their better, more civilised moments!





One of my first experiences on the farm, was getting involved in making steers out of the young calves... the process was one which I won't forget in a hurry & took a lot of time, patience & man-power... ( I have to admit, I stood back & watched - taking the easy option!)




With a "lacky" band type contraption, the calves basically had their "crown jewels" encircled, in a painless (so I'm told) operation which sees them drop off several weeks later. I'm so glad I'm female...