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<blockquote data-quote="bird dog" data-source="post: 1605524" data-attributes="member: 5381"><p>Darce, Price is not the only factor to take calves to the big OKC yards. For me the price difference from my local barns covers the freight plus a little. The bonus for me is the reduced shrink. I would not take calves that were not long weaned and eating everything put in front of them. Color of calves is also not a factor. </p><p></p><p>I reduce my shrink to close to zero at OKC if the weather is moderate. In perfect conditions the calves have sometimes even added a few lbs but in most cases I have a 0-3% shrink. Compare that to the local barns where shrink will run 5-8% and as much as 10% in hot weather. Most folks don't think their "above average" calves will shrink that much but scales don't lie and I weigh everything going to market. Most people don't, so they are guessing. </p><p>Unweaned calves taken to the sale barn the day before the sale can easily lose 10 to 12%. Bawlin calves will not eat, don't know where to find water and walk the fence all night. Stress is high. At OKC they are penned with their friends with water and feed in their pen. They settle in and eat. Stress is low.</p><p></p><p>I also save a couple hundred dollars per load on commissions. </p><p></p><p>Granted its not for everybody. You need a decent size group and do the work required. There are better options I'm sure for most. Its just that none are around me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bird dog, post: 1605524, member: 5381"] Darce, Price is not the only factor to take calves to the big OKC yards. For me the price difference from my local barns covers the freight plus a little. The bonus for me is the reduced shrink. I would not take calves that were not long weaned and eating everything put in front of them. Color of calves is also not a factor. I reduce my shrink to close to zero at OKC if the weather is moderate. In perfect conditions the calves have sometimes even added a few lbs but in most cases I have a 0-3% shrink. Compare that to the local barns where shrink will run 5-8% and as much as 10% in hot weather. Most folks don't think their "above average" calves will shrink that much but scales don't lie and I weigh everything going to market. Most people don't, so they are guessing. Unweaned calves taken to the sale barn the day before the sale can easily lose 10 to 12%. Bawlin calves will not eat, don't know where to find water and walk the fence all night. Stress is high. At OKC they are penned with their friends with water and feed in their pen. They settle in and eat. Stress is low. I also save a couple hundred dollars per load on commissions. Granted its not for everybody. You need a decent size group and do the work required. There are better options I'm sure for most. Its just that none are around me. [/QUOTE]
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