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<blockquote data-quote="Jogeephus" data-source="post: 248096" data-attributes="member: 4362"><p>I'll give you some advice that was given me by an old cattleman and friend for many years.</p><p></p><p>1. Don't go chasing breeds. They come and go.</p><p>2. Stay realistic with what your income will be from your calves.</p><p>3. Stick to the basic tried and true principles.</p><p></p><p>I would suggest talking with someone who has a cow calf operation and buying some bred cows that they are culling. For instance, I am fixing to sell several "culls" because of some heifers I've bred for replacements. These "culls" are the result of years of culling and there is nothing wrong with them. I have helped several folks get into the business in this manner and I stand behind my cattle. In reading this board I am sure there are many people with the same love and fascination as I have for cattle and would be more than happy to take you under their wing till you get on your feet.</p><p></p><p>I think you will love cattle. They are like people. Each having their own personality.</p><p></p><p>I would suggest getting an english breed such as angus or hereford. Watch out for a big ear since you don't want to start out with a heavy brahma influenced cow. They have very strong motherly instincts. I would get a commercial black cow or a black baldie type. People like black. And they are generally gentle animals.</p><p></p><p>Good Luck. Wish you were close by I could set you up. Gonna haul some "culls" off to the sale next week. Would rather know whose gonna be taking care of me girls.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jogeephus, post: 248096, member: 4362"] I'll give you some advice that was given me by an old cattleman and friend for many years. 1. Don't go chasing breeds. They come and go. 2. Stay realistic with what your income will be from your calves. 3. Stick to the basic tried and true principles. I would suggest talking with someone who has a cow calf operation and buying some bred cows that they are culling. For instance, I am fixing to sell several "culls" because of some heifers I've bred for replacements. These "culls" are the result of years of culling and there is nothing wrong with them. I have helped several folks get into the business in this manner and I stand behind my cattle. In reading this board I am sure there are many people with the same love and fascination as I have for cattle and would be more than happy to take you under their wing till you get on your feet. I think you will love cattle. They are like people. Each having their own personality. I would suggest getting an english breed such as angus or hereford. Watch out for a big ear since you don't want to start out with a heavy brahma influenced cow. They have very strong motherly instincts. I would get a commercial black cow or a black baldie type. People like black. And they are generally gentle animals. Good Luck. Wish you were close by I could set you up. Gonna haul some "culls" off to the sale next week. Would rather know whose gonna be taking care of me girls. [/QUOTE]
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