Red Bull Breeder
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Kinda think ole Bez would like to see some snow.
bigbull338":txi1d1wn said:1st off i want to say we have quiet a few crusty old cattlemen on this board.an you have to take them with a grain of salt.30acs of pasture is a good start.good fences an a lean to a big plus.1st off where are you located.30acs should carry 10 or 15 cows plus a bull.see what kind of grasses you have on that pasture.as said do you have a pool on that place.
Frankie":3t277e4z said:What sort of water source do you have? Will it freeze in winter and go dry in summer? Another MAJOR issue is safety. Cattle are big. In the right circumstances, they'll hurt you, they'll hurt your kids, your dog and your parents. Be very careful around them, especially until they get used to you and yours.
ToddFarmsInc":3tuvidps said:Wow this one is a hot topic this morning....
30 fenced in acres? Sounds like a nice start. I would consider dividing the acrage into sections. Halves/quarters/ etc. You can use either electric fence or barbed. And then rotational graze, no matter how many cows you have.
My parrents bought a "40" up the road about 14 years ago. The old man that owned it had a handfull of animals on it. He had maybe four cows, perhaps a goat. Those few animals were on the whole thing constantly, and therefore wrecked the pasture.
They over grazed parts, and left other parts to grow up into buck brush. It didn't help that the old man didn't maintain the property much either.
It took us about 10 years to get the pasture looking proper again. We pastured the whole entire pasture as well, hard for two weeks then left it sit idle for the rest of the year. With yearly soil testing, fertilizer, over seeding bare areas, and mowing, as well as tree trimming, we eventually had a respectable pasture that would easily support a much larger herd than what we had to start.
So starting off, I would not overlook a good bush hog, a sprayer, and some portable fencing.
How many head you property can support all depends on how much suppliment you plan to feed, and geography, and your local climate. Its easier to start out small, and then work your way up.
Good luck, and tell the family happy holidays! :tiphat:
I am not recommending you go into the grass fed business. That would have to be your choice. If you do some research they have a lot of good info. on their literature about managing pasture and sustainable beef production.Hoppy72450":3nmy98b8 said:There is a farm down the road that grazes maybe 25 cattle, mom just told me about them. I will head down there and see the guy tommorrow and see what he is plaining on doing with his, maybe I can get an ideal of what would work for me. Cause if he is doing it I may be able to find out what best suits my area around here. He is the only person I know now that does cattle around here. Is there anyway you can pasture feed cattle year round it doesnt frost to bad here. We hardly get snow anymore?
Thats a good video shows some nice profits for Grass fed cattle too.novatech":3nndq48s said:I am not recommending you go into the grass fed business. That would have to be your choice. If you do some research they have a lot of good info. on their literature about managing pasture and sustainable beef production.Hoppy72450":3nndq48s said:There is a farm down the road that grazes maybe 25 cattle, mom just told me about them. I will head down there and see the guy tommorrow and see what he is plaining on doing with his, maybe I can get an ideal of what would work for me. Cause if he is doing it I may be able to find out what best suits my area around here. He is the only person I know now that does cattle around here. Is there anyway you can pasture feed cattle year round it doesnt frost to bad here. We hardly get snow anymore?
Watch this and several other videos he has on U-Tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4xQ5P7l ... re=related
Hoppy72450":11b616gk said:We hardly get snow anymore?
:nod: :nod: :nod:Hoppy72450":30cyj9yq said:I thought about waiting on the Livestock and maybe just getting the Pastures up.
Hoppy72450":zbrphahg said:Apparently My education made me smart enough to read... Unlike you my friend... I said wife was willing to work too, we will see what happens. This would mean apparently it is something she wants to do..Right ? If your clothes have holes - bye new one's,, If your teeth are bad -go to a dentist! Maybe there will be free Health care one day. Then you will be good to go and get some teeth.. How old are you ? You said Newb.. Who says that but kids ? Or disgruntled World of Warcraft Players... And how would my wife be supporting my Hobby ? Seeing how I work ? Witch I would almost guarentee I make more then you if I dont have holes in my clothes.. I wasnt the one who started being rude you was. I asked b4 I started off, because I am New to the game. So naturally I would need help I am sure you wasnt born knowing it all. Even though your old age would make you assume you do know it all by the way you talk. I never said I was smarter then anyone or inferred that my education makes me smarter then you.. And the only Idiots I know of are the one's I put away everyday..Too keep old disgruntled people such as yourself happy
MERRY CHRISTMAS ! BEZ :clap:
Hoppy72450":zbrphahg said:O deffinetly not in it for money. I make alright money doing what I do. Supports me and the family just fine.. After i start My wife may have to work not sure depends on what happens. She is willing to do whatever.. I am doing it to teach my kids good values and the pride that comes from a job well done. Along with something to leave them a Legacy so to speak. Something that will be here for yrs to come.. Lands going no where it doesnt get old and fall apart and it outlasts everything I can give them or teach them besides God