Recent content by LLR

A feeder is a weaned calf. Up here i can buy feeders from 450-600lbs. Last week they were around 85-93 cents. I have been thinking about feeders because the rising cost of corn and the fact i have lots of pasture. My imputs should be lower than raising bottle calves ($110 calf,$50milkreplacer...

Ive always raised bottle calves and went from starter to full feed with free choice hay. Now i have access to 80 acres of woods/ pasture mix in addition to the 40 acres of grass pature i take hay off of. I have thought about buying feeders (400-500 Lbs) in the spring and selling them in the...