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We used to do the same thing with some neighbors. We bought 3 and staggered their ages so that we always had fresh meat. When you slaughter one just buy a young replacement and let him start growing. -Greenhorn

We buy the canvas used to make the large billboards you see on the highway. We get them used from the sign companies for $20 dollars each and they are huge and very durable. Just cover the tops of round bales and weigh down the ends so they don't blow off. Never had a problem with doing it this...

Don't let some of these guys get you down rancher4life, I am in the planning stages myself much like you are. There is alot of sources out there that can help you. I don't have my notebook in front of me but Google these and see what you come up with. Environmental Quality Incentive Program...

I keep seeing the figure of $100 per head profit. Is this just a survey people are quoting or is this an actual figure from your ranch that you have documented? Has anyone ever closely recorded the expenses of their herd, i.e. how much each head cost and how much profit they made? If so would...

Well a few of the things I plan to try to increase my viablitity are 1. Farm a few acres to feed the family and can vegetables for winter as my grandparents did. 2. Sell excess produce at the farmers market. 3. Raise poultry for family and sale. 4. If it gets tight, lease to some hunters...

"You do a diservice lying to yourself, its great you want to get to the country life. It's about reality not fantasy."--Caustic Bruno You truely live up to the caustic part of your name. "Don't forget us here at cattle today after you make your first million. You know, the ones you asked for...

most people don't figure what it really takes to operate. Taxes,fuel,equipment,medicine, cost of the original animal and etc. If you put a sharp pencil to it you might cry. What do you figure most "city folk" make as profit once they account for all those costs? I think you do a diservice to...

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My brother in law is older and retired. He raises livestock more for personal enjoyment now although his family has a long history of ranching in the hill country. The land he is on is quite hilly and rocky, cattle have been done but require supplemental feed and more work than he wants to put...

First off, hello to everyone. I have been reading the posts for a couple days and dedcided to register and ask a few questions. I am looking to make the move into the cattle business and am in the process of learning and planning at the moment. My experience is somewhat limited. As a youngster...