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<blockquote data-quote="GANGGREEN" data-source="post: 429605" data-attributes="member: 6460"><p>I've got a decent 6 acre pasture set aside and would like to get a small herd started. I recognize that Highland cattle aren't going to be overly profitable as a beef breed and, quite honestly, I'm more interested in the animals for my enjoyment than any future monetary rewards. That said, I don't want to take a real beating on the animals either. Potentially I'd like to be able to make the critters pay for themselves in the long run.</p><p></p><p>I don't know much about Highlands other than the fact that they're said to be good quality meat, they're rather unusual/rare and that I really like the way they look in a pasture. I went to a Highland breeder's website and saw some prices for animals and they appeared to be quite high, considerably more than what I'd be willing to pay for a few bred cows/heifers. </p><p></p><p>I suspect that the Highland breeders are doing their best to keep registered animals of a high quality, doubt that there are many "grade" animals out there. Does anyone know what I should realistically expect to pay for young bred heifers/cows, steers or young bulls of this breed. Is it just foolish to get into Highland cows unless I have an unlimited stream of money? Curious what you all think.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GANGGREEN, post: 429605, member: 6460"] I've got a decent 6 acre pasture set aside and would like to get a small herd started. I recognize that Highland cattle aren't going to be overly profitable as a beef breed and, quite honestly, I'm more interested in the animals for my enjoyment than any future monetary rewards. That said, I don't want to take a real beating on the animals either. Potentially I'd like to be able to make the critters pay for themselves in the long run. I don't know much about Highlands other than the fact that they're said to be good quality meat, they're rather unusual/rare and that I really like the way they look in a pasture. I went to a Highland breeder's website and saw some prices for animals and they appeared to be quite high, considerably more than what I'd be willing to pay for a few bred cows/heifers. I suspect that the Highland breeders are doing their best to keep registered animals of a high quality, doubt that there are many "grade" animals out there. Does anyone know what I should realistically expect to pay for young bred heifers/cows, steers or young bulls of this breed. Is it just foolish to get into Highland cows unless I have an unlimited stream of money? Curious what you all think. [/QUOTE]
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