Standing at Sixty-Six Ventures, Wellston, OK.
| Breed | Dark Cross |
|---|---|
| Sire | Buckle Up |
| Dam | Roll Call x Never Before |
| Breeder | Steele Showpigs |
| Standing at | Sixty-Six Ventures |
| Price | $400/dose |
| Prebook price | $400/dose |
In the never-ending hunt for elite boars, I try to attend every event I can and focus through those previews like a man on a mission. It can be challenging to set there for hours without getting up weekend after weekend for 3 months but it’s worth it to know we left no stone unturned. When the Mike Steele pen came in the preview ring at Holy Smoke, a belted male hit me so hard I had to look away. I wrote him down and listened to the announcers tell me his pedigree. After thinking about what they said it occurred to me that Mikes pig was a full sib to Wild Time, the infamous record setting boar that mowed a swath through the southwest last spring. To clarify, Wild Times mom and “Ol Boys” mom are littermates that were both bred to Buckle Up. Ol Boys mom is the Moser gilt that won 14 shows including every OCPA show, Central District, and the Red Chips. She was unbeatable that year. This caught me off guard so much that I had to go find Mike and make sure I had his pedigree lined out right. “That’s right Ol’ Boy” was Mike’s response. Hence the name “Ol Boy.” The next day I bought the pig and haven’t had a moment of buyer’s remorse since. Most people have asked about the most expensive boars here when they call, but when they show up, they can’t stop asking about this one. I’ll let the pig do the talking, but if you liked what his brother did for our industry, you’re going to need to put this one on the short list. Special pig, from a special Ol’ Boy. Thanks Mike! BREEDING TIP: Everything you would imagine from his pedigree. He’s got the big hair, bone, wild look, and dense! Take to bigger sows that need to be moderated, and the rest is going be okay, this one will see some of our very best!
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