I recently spent $6,500 on this registered Black Angus bull.
Not long ago, I made what I thought was a smart investment. I spent $6,500 on a registered Black Angus bull, hoping he would be the foundation for building up my herd.
Black Angus cattle are prized for their genetics, meat quality, and breeding potential—so naturally, I expected great results.
When I finally released him into the pasture with my cows, I waited eagerly to see him take charge. But to my surprise, all he did was eat grass.
Day after day, he wandered the field, chewing calmly and ignoring every cow around him. Not a single attempt at what I had bought him for.
At first, I thought maybe he was just settling in. But as the days turned into weeks, doubt began to creep in. Had I made a huge mistake?
Was my $6,500 investment just an expensive lawn ornament? The frustration grew, and I couldn’t help but feel like I’d been taken for a ride.
Finally, I called the vet. If anyone could figure out what was wrong, it was him. After a thorough examination, the vet looked at me and said the bull was perfectly healthy.
He wasn’t sick, injured, or weak. His only issue? He was still a little young. That was something I hadn’t fully considered.
But the vet wasn’t done. He handed me a small container and explained that inside were special pills to give the bull once a day.
He didn’t elaborate much, only saying they would “help him along.” With nothing to lose, I followed his instructions carefully.
Two days later, everything changed. The once lazy bull suddenly turned into a powerhouse. He began servicing my cows—all of them.
His energy and drive were unbelievable. It was as if a switch had been flipped.
But it didn’t stop there. The bull actually broke through the fence and bred with my neighbor’s cows as well!
What had once seemed like a wasted investment had now turned into the most productive animal on the farm. He was unstoppable—like a machine that never quit.
And the funniest part? I still don’t know exactly what was in those pills the vet gave me. All I know is that they seemed to work wonders.
And between you and me… they kind of tasted like peppermint.
