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10 cow/calf What it would take ?
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<blockquote data-quote="Crazy Farmgirl" data-source="post: 884157" data-attributes="member: 17302"><p>I'm assuming you don't have much experience with livestock or farming so...If it were me I'd start out with a couple 3-n-1's (bred cow w/calf at side)that way you know the cow has already calved once and she bred back, the calf at her side is likely to be healthy.If you can, buy from someone you know or that is willing to be honest with you about their temperment, the last thing you want is to have you first experience with cows be with a bunch of unruly curs. I'd only buy what you can with cash! That way if things don't work out you don't owe anyone. Find other farmers in your area, they're a great asset. Find a good vet BEFORE you need one. Buy your hay, preferably square bale for that few head. It will teach you alot about how much a cow eats/needs and force you to be out there everday twice a day rain or shine. You won't need a tractor, at least not at first. When you do then buy a used one.</p><p></p><p> As Boogie mentioned get a welder and find a good junk yard, Nothing needs to pretty just functional. I built my squeeze chute from trailerhouse frame and old metal pipe and I picked up a used head gate for $50, I've made lots of things out of junk! </p><p></p><p> Be realistic about your abilities (monetary, mental and physical). It's easy to get in over your head quick. I personally prefer not to finance anything for my farm, I only get what I can with cash and make do. It's mine and at the end of the day if I decide I'm done then I can eat every single thing here and not owe anyone a dime. I also believe the easier the job gets the more money it costs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Crazy Farmgirl, post: 884157, member: 17302"] I'm assuming you don't have much experience with livestock or farming so...If it were me I'd start out with a couple 3-n-1's (bred cow w/calf at side)that way you know the cow has already calved once and she bred back, the calf at her side is likely to be healthy.If you can, buy from someone you know or that is willing to be honest with you about their temperment, the last thing you want is to have you first experience with cows be with a bunch of unruly curs. I'd only buy what you can with cash! That way if things don't work out you don't owe anyone. Find other farmers in your area, they're a great asset. Find a good vet BEFORE you need one. Buy your hay, preferably square bale for that few head. It will teach you alot about how much a cow eats/needs and force you to be out there everday twice a day rain or shine. You won't need a tractor, at least not at first. When you do then buy a used one. As Boogie mentioned get a welder and find a good junk yard, Nothing needs to pretty just functional. I built my squeeze chute from trailerhouse frame and old metal pipe and I picked up a used head gate for $50, I've made lots of things out of junk! Be realistic about your abilities (monetary, mental and physical). It's easy to get in over your head quick. I personally prefer not to finance anything for my farm, I only get what I can with cash and make do. It's mine and at the end of the day if I decide I'm done then I can eat every single thing here and not owe anyone a dime. I also believe the easier the job gets the more money it costs. [/QUOTE]
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