I just bought a special Black Angus bull for $6,500, and to say I’m proud is an understatement. This isn’t just any bull — he’s a thick, strong, deep-bodied animal with bloodlines that trace back to some of the best genetics in the business. It took months of research, phone calls, farm visits, and conversations with breeders, but the moment I laid eyes on him, I knew he was the one.
The day of the auction was tense. The barn was packed, and the air buzzed with anticipation. You could tell the serious cattlemen were there — muddy boots, thick jackets, clipboards in hand. Everyone was eyeing the bulls, sizing them up like prized athletes. When Lot 23 — my bull — stepped into the ring, there was a hush, then murmurs. He was massive, walking with purpose, his shoulders wide and his coat shiny black like fresh oil. His head was held high like he knew he was something special.
The bidding started at $3,000, and within seconds, it flew past $5,000. I waited, keeping my face steady, hands folded. Then, just as the auctioneer called for $6,500, I nodded. My bid was in. A pause. A counter-bid almost came. But then… silence. The gavel dropped. “SOLD for sixty-five hundred!” My heart raced. He was mine.
That $6,500 wasn’t just a price tag — it was an investment in the future of my herd. Black Angus bulls are known for their superior meat quality: marbling, tenderness, and growth rate. This bull, in particular, came from a breeder who focuses on low birth weights, high weaning weights, and fertility. That means his calves will be easier on the cows, grow faster, and bring more at market. Every calf he sires will carry part of that premium lineage.
When we got him home, he unloaded like a champ — calm, steady, no bucking or panic. I stood back and watched as he surveyed his new pasture. The other cows, curious and cautious, kept their distance. But he just lowered his head, sniffed the grass, and started grazing like he’d always belonged.
My neighbors have already heard about the new addition. One stopped by yesterday, leaning over the fence, whistling. “That’s a good-looking bull,” he said. “Gonna raise you some nice calves.”
That’s the plan. I’ve got my eye on building something here — not just quantity, but quality. Better beef, better bloodlines, better business. This bull is the first step. He’s not just a purchase. He’s a promise to the future — one I’m proud to make.
