MurraysMutts
Well-known member
@Brute 23 thanks for doing this project and it's summaries! I really enjoyed it.
Did u mention how many head you were feeding? What was total dollars in feed for the 3 months? Did u implant?
I'm only feeding my 3 weights 2 or 3 times a week. But mine are on good spring grass. We've had plenty of rain as well. If there is an advantage to a feeder, I may consider it. I'm also holding mine longer. So there's that. I'm trying to buy uniform calves. I kind of screwed that up with the 2 off colored heifers. But they brought my average cost per head down. I've an opportunity to graze some more (5 or 6 calves) at a neighbors place. I'm thinking I NEED to buy black heifers to match the ones I have. My original thought was steers/bulls. But I can make my group larger at sale time with all heifers.
Again. I/we do appreciate the time and effort you've dedicated to this venture. This is stuff folks do every day for a living. Us new guys can sure benefit from your knowledge and learning curve on this.
Did u mention how many head you were feeding? What was total dollars in feed for the 3 months? Did u implant?
I'm only feeding my 3 weights 2 or 3 times a week. But mine are on good spring grass. We've had plenty of rain as well. If there is an advantage to a feeder, I may consider it. I'm also holding mine longer. So there's that. I'm trying to buy uniform calves. I kind of screwed that up with the 2 off colored heifers. But they brought my average cost per head down. I've an opportunity to graze some more (5 or 6 calves) at a neighbors place. I'm thinking I NEED to buy black heifers to match the ones I have. My original thought was steers/bulls. But I can make my group larger at sale time with all heifers.
Again. I/we do appreciate the time and effort you've dedicated to this venture. This is stuff folks do every day for a living. Us new guys can sure benefit from your knowledge and learning curve on this.