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You’ve probably never heard of it, but Fannin’s Elk Ridge farm is really something to see. It’s a whole different world to discover right here under our noses. Save yourself a trip to Yellowstone and check this place out; it’s a breathtaking representation of true nature. The farm is home to 19 elk that wander the property freely and proudly. They are truly majestic animals. Brandon Fannin started his farm in August of 2018. He purchased two elk cows with the best genetics he could afford from a farm just south of Kokomo owned by Chuck Cannedy. Fannin didn’t own a bull at that time, so the cows were left at Cannedy’s farm to be bred. After breeding
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bulls are still growing their current set of antlers, Fannin explained. “So, the antlers you take to the competition, are their set from last year.” Now, as we near September, antler-trimming season is upon us. The antlers are trimmed in late August when the bulls’ testosterone levels are peaking. Aggression within the bullpen is a sure sign that this has been achieved. Their attitudes begin to change and they challenge each other constantly. Confrontations between them are inevitable, and the elk with the largest “head-gear” tends to be the boss. Trimming the antlers reduces the risk of the bulls harming each other while
sparring. It also tames their attitude a bit. “When you cut them off, it kind of calms them down a little bit.” Fannin said. “It doesn’t lower the testosterone levels, but they know they don’t have the headgear on top of them to be able to back-up that attitude.” There is a thin layer of fur on the antlers called velvet. The bulls will rub most of the velvet off themselves by scratching their horns against trees. Fannin says he cuts down some trees in the forest on the property, and places them in the pen to facilitate the process. “If they’ve got a lot of velvet left on them, and we’re Continued on page 3
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