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I greatly appreciate the advice. Its nice to get some advice from un-vested 3rd parties. #1 I haven't decided what to do with the Coastal/Weed fields. I don't really need to bale it, will be in a better position next spring with time, fertilizer and hopefully equipment. But I probably need...

I'm working on becoming a rancher 85% of the time. I can't leave my current employment situation until December. Selling this land that's been in my family for 7 generations is NOT an option. But I understand where you're coming from. I thought I could do both: work=$$$$ ranch=time and I...

When you mention shredding, do you mean shredding the existing coastal? I'm looking at a considerable amount for a person to come and cut it and bale it, if I could roll that same $ into a tractor and shredder I think I'd be ahead. I don't really need the hay for my 5 cows, but I don't want...

Thanks for your reply. I think getting the coastal cut is #1 but finding someone to do it is a problem. I'd give 3 to 1, or 4 to 1. I don't "NEED" the hay per se, I need the stuff cut. The mesquites are a battle that I may not be able to win right away. I'm still plugging, but its getting...

The susceptibility of predator attack and the increased time to tend to goats is what prompted the heifer purchase. The cattle belonged to a next door neighbor and it was very easy. Plus I didn't have any 'goat friends' locally that could help out with goat specific issues. Boer Goats were...

The mesquites that are problematic aren't in the coastal. There are some little bity trees sprouting up in the hay field. They would probably be cut by what ever was cutting the grass. My grandad was retired and hated mesquites with a passion their elimination was job 1. I work 50+ hours in...

I researched Boer goats orignally, but the expense of getting the fences up to goat specs was too high. We've got huge feral hogs that have torn holes all in our fences. We've got goat wire on the bottom and 3 barb strands on top, but the wire mesh is in bad shape. I'd rather have someone...

Frankie, I'm a little far from Ardmore. I have trouble getting to the Ag offices when they're open here too with my work schedule. Plus I feel like a doofus when I'm around people who know about this stuff. I didn't want to tie up any more money in equipment, but if I needed to buy anything...

AZ, I own the property. We're exactly between Abilene and Fort Worth off of I-20. I found a guy a couple of counties over who'll cut and bale it for a fee, $32 per acre with a $150.00 trip charge. I'd rather go local and on the halves or 40% or 30%. I'd rather not spend any more money. I...

Well, I'm a Rookie Rancher and have control of my family's 211 Acres in Texas. I have ~60 Acres in Coastal my Grandfather would hay, but all equipment has since been sold by other members of my family after my Grandfather's death. I have the following implements at my disposal: Ford...