I Spent $6,500 on a Bull That Ignored My Cows

When I spent $6,500 on a registered Black Angus bull, I was confident I’d made a smart investment. He was everything you’d want in a sire—strong, healthy, and genetically top-tier. I pictured him improving my herd and paying for himself in no time. But when I introduced him to the cows, something unexpected happened: absolutely nothing. He grazed, wandered, and lounged in the shade—completely ignoring the cows. Days turned into weeks, and still no signs of interest. I was baffled and frustrated. Had I just spent thousands on the world’s most expensive lawn ornament? I finally called the vet. After a full check-up, he shrugged and said the bull was perfectly healthy—just inexperienced. Then he handed me a small bottle of supplements and told me to be patient. “Give him a few days,” he said. “These might help.” Skeptical but desperate, I gave the bull the pills. Within 48 hours, everything changed. He suddenly got to work—breeding every cow in sight with impressive enthusiasm. Then he broke through the fence to get to my neighbor’s herd. The energy, the drive—it was like flipping a switch. My neighbors weren’t thrilled, but I was amazed. Out of curiosity, I tasted one of the pills. It was minty—just like a peppermint. Who would’ve thought something so simple could trigger such a dramatic turnaround? What I feared was a $6,500 mistake turned out to be the best bull I’ve ever owned. Now, I just need stronger fences—and maybe a few more of those peppermint pills.