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Ok, I knew this was going to be hard work and require lots of time and effort, but I was not ready for all the fine details like ph levels in the soil, the unlimited types of protein supplements, coral design, all the breeds, weights, all the various types of vaccines and the list keeps going...

Not positive but based on what I seen and what I read I would say that long fescue would be a good bet, Grass still needs rain it was very wet last winter, The point was that fescue grows in cool weather and does not need a lot of sun light, It is browning right now, and its very long as you...

I might be new and as dumb as a cow but I know when grass is green :shock: Fescue- A cool-loving Kentucky bluegrass, there are blends that claim to make it here in our Texas heat. Best planted in a little shade for this reason. Some hybridized forms will grow in as little as two to four hours...

What type of equipment will I need pens, shoots, trailer?????

I am not sure but one of my neighbors had cattle on their until last Jan and it was only a few inches high when the cattle came off in mid Jan, by April it was 3 to 4 feet again (was hard to see the turkeys shot 3 toms) it was green and growing all winter. Other ranches in the area, the grass...

I was thinking of 10 to 20, 300 to 400 lbs steers i have good year round grass 120 ac and a large stock tank, i was planning to sell them at 800 to 900 pound range and buying the calves weaned and pre-conditioned

How often do I need to feed supplements? And how much do I feed

Ok if you cant tell I am very new to all this what do you mean buy a supplement and minerals, Are you talking salt licks ???

Does anyone know were I can buy lightweight steers near Abilene. Also on 125 ac of good grass how many head can I run just an estimate (one per every 4 acres)? I would like to make about $200.00 to $300.00 a head is that obtainable? Can I buy them already vaccinated?

Where to start I have 125 ac south of Abilene TX, good grass, good fences and stock tank, I was thinking of getting 15 steers around 300 pounds to run on the grass for 10 months then resell them at auction will this work? Will I make any money? Do I need to supplement the feeding with...

Where to start

I have 125 ac 30 miles south of Abilene, good grass, fences and stock tank, could give you a three month lease but would need you off by November email me at [email protected]