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<blockquote data-quote="edthefarmer" data-source="post: 1142540" data-attributes="member: 22522"><p>Thanks for the input so far very helpful. Part of the parlor is there where the milking took place, but the bulk tank and what not was all removed and sold a few years ago (wished we never sold it), so no its not setup and ready to go for milking hence the 2-5 year plan, part of which is building a herd and building and repairing the milking parlor. Do have the pole barn ready to keep cattle.</p><p></p><p>As for the shape of the buildings, one is still in solid shape where the milking took place, feeders and gates are still there, but where the tank was stored has since fell down and rotted away and since been cleaned up, as it was part of a 100+ year old barn that had fell down 15 years ago, pole barn where the cows would stay is still in good shape. Also I would prefer to go with holstein cows, its what my dad had, and what everyone else around has for milking.</p><p></p><p>I live in mid Michigan, a few miles from a large milk processing plant, and yes there are many diary farms in the area.</p><p></p><p>Short term no doubt the plan would be just beef, as it will take some time to have a parlor setup and ready for milking, if I do go that route.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Doesn't seem to be that way around here. But the high input cost does scare me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="edthefarmer, post: 1142540, member: 22522"] Thanks for the input so far very helpful. Part of the parlor is there where the milking took place, but the bulk tank and what not was all removed and sold a few years ago (wished we never sold it), so no its not setup and ready to go for milking hence the 2-5 year plan, part of which is building a herd and building and repairing the milking parlor. Do have the pole barn ready to keep cattle. As for the shape of the buildings, one is still in solid shape where the milking took place, feeders and gates are still there, but where the tank was stored has since fell down and rotted away and since been cleaned up, as it was part of a 100+ year old barn that had fell down 15 years ago, pole barn where the cows would stay is still in good shape. Also I would prefer to go with holstein cows, its what my dad had, and what everyone else around has for milking. I live in mid Michigan, a few miles from a large milk processing plant, and yes there are many diary farms in the area. Short term no doubt the plan would be just beef, as it will take some time to have a parlor setup and ready for milking, if I do go that route. Doesn't seem to be that way around here. But the high input cost does scare me. [/QUOTE]
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