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Well, just got through our first calving season with 11 bulls, 5 heifers and 2 deaths. In wanting to grow the herd due to ample space I was told by a couple of "buddies" not to keep first year calfs out of these heifers.... I'm looking for more reasons why this could be a bad thing? I'm only...

I have 23 heifers that I am going to expose to a bull this weekend for the first time. I only have the bull for 2 months before he has to be returned. A friend of mine recommended I give half the girls a shot of lutalyse now and the other half in 2 weeks. This is my first breeding (hands on...

I got a Jersey Steer from a friend that had to bottle raise it. We agreed that if I put it out to pasture and feed it out, we would split the butcher cost and meat. I agreed and put the steer out to pasture with the heifers @ 6 months ago. Its not been an issue to have around, but now I ready...

Ok, existing corner posts & gates are structurely sound, but rough visual shape. It looks to have 2 coats of paint that is all chipping and flaking off. So painting over is most likely not an option. Wanted opinions on what my options are to remove the paint and clean it up...sanding, fire...

First bull purchase #3027. He was turned out on 19 heifers & 1 Cow/calf pair. Learned a lot here, thxs

1. I sprayed a good dose of 2,4d in a pasture near the house and was careful not to expose any of the tress to the herbicide. Now what can I use to spray around the base of my mature pecan trees that won't hurt them. Mainly targeting briars and broad leave weeds. 2. Would 2,4D kill a tree...

I understand the reasoning, but no one could give me an accurate amount. I am basically mixing up 2 pints of 2, 4D with 25 G of H2O (per acre)...how much soap to be most effective? Thxs

I called the local sale barn and they couldn't give me an average sales price per wt.... I am planning on making an offer on some cattle through a private deal....I need a base line to start my offer. Any advice??

I have a small tractor but it is really slow. I was thinking about buying a tow behind mower that I can pull with rhino or ATV...... Several models have 2-4 blades and cost $1000-1500... They claim to be fast mowing and can be easly adjusted for finish mowing or brush hogging.... Looking for...

Well, I remember reading a recent post about how young heifers can be bred. I don't know the actual birth dates of the heifers we purchased in early Dec but the average herd weight was 525lb. I do know that a heifer this weekend wouldn't get up, started dialating sun & dropped a healthy bull...

I have some existing pipe rail pens and chutes but wanted to see other setups and explainations for designs. Anyone got pics?

With all the information available out there in cyberspace, how do you make a decision as to which breed to pursue/invest? Mix the herd, registered animals, polled...etc...Do you base it on what the neighbors are successful at, climate, facilties, resale, market....? Very confusing on the...

Ok, stupid question, however I told a couple of friends about the property I have under contract. I referred to it as a ranch (116 acres), he argued it was a farm due to the small acreage size. Is he full of it or can you call it whatever? :dunce:

A property I have under contract has some rough pastures... Basically hogs and lack of care have left large areas very rough and bumpy. Since I don't plan on turning any cows on it till early next spring should I just mow it and fertilize it or should I till the whole thing flat. I don't want...

I know this is a loaded question & understand this can vary due to density of grass and type, but I was looking for a low and high average. Trying to find a way to justify some addtional land. Second question, what do you normally pay to lease property that you want to harvest grass/hay on...

This may be off topic, but I am trying to put a value on a piece of property that I am interested in purchasing and putting cattle on. I have had several real estate agents pull comps of the area, however nothing is within a 10 mile radius or has the same issues (flood plane, high voltage power...

I know this is a loaded question, but I am trying to figure out my cost per acre on seedeing a few arces I am considering purchasing. I don't have a tractor either.... So can you hire someone to till the whole thing and plant it? I am assuming there would be a per acre fee? thanks This will...