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There is a large segment of the industry that in in the yearling or "stocker' business. It is very very common here in West Texas. I run yearlings, doing just as you describe. I buy from the sale barns because thats where the bargains can be found. We buy at 500lbs and sell at 800lbs. you make...

Lots of ranchers still heat an iron in a mesquite fire, or a propane heater. I like the fire myself. We still drag calves to the fire out here in my country

Deep is not a problem.

You would be wise to pic a breed or cross breed of cows that fit the country where you are going to run them. Cart before the horse. The Southwest is a big place and can require cows from one extreme to the other based on the location and range conditions. Ear might or might not be the best...

I ahve had one for a couple years now, I love it and use it more than any other fencing tool I have.

cross 7 is right, uniform truck load lots is the key. Then it just takes a phone call.

Call you sale barn, they will have someone that can help you. Its should cost $100-$200 depending on hauling distance.

How many head? And where are they?

I have a pair of Blanchards myself, they are stamped the same as yours, straighter shank with the biger rowel . I wear them every day, probably not a good idea but I like them.

Pair of my Catahoulas. They do a tremendous amount of work for me.

Standard rates in my area of the panhandle for catching cattle are at least $100/hd, hauling extra. Going rate for day work is $150/ full day, plus fuel and lunch for professional hands.

Here in the S.E. Texas Panhandle we are over 100 days over 100 deg, used to it now I guess.

In Texas, and in most states I would expect, it is against the law to shoot trespassing livestock. Civil and criminal penalties would apply. But in NY who knows.

Long story short, I new a fellow, friend of a friend, that was a bookie, lone shark, and dabbled in prostitution and drugs. He was busted by the cops and sent to the pen for three years. When he got out he went straight and got a job at a car dealership. I saw him several months later and asked...