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<blockquote data-quote="RazorbackRed" data-source="post: 206495" data-attributes="member: 3789"><p>Thanks for the advice.</p><p></p><p>A few points.</p><p></p><p>First, I have a bit of an advantage as my cows will be placed with my mentors cattle, so the land is basically free, and i will pay a pro rated % of his feed bill. This year has been brutally dry so he has been forced to buy hay to get them through the winter. I understand that these unavoiable expense arise from time to time.</p><p></p><p>Second, I realize the concept of economis of scale, and I realize that with a small operation the fixed costs are hard to overcome, however I look to expand over time, with help in the decision making process, so that my growth is based on sound cattle fundementals and not just growth for growths sake.</p><p></p><p>Third, I also have another advantage that the bull I will be using is a known commodity, and has delivered 100's of calves to multiple breeds of cows. A proven producer.</p><p></p><p>Fourth, I can always use the money, but i don't NEED the money, and I have time. I am willing to accept the start up costs in the hopes of becomming a consistent profit maker in years to come.</p><p></p><p>Lastly, I enjoy the work. It is therapy for a guy who works in a high pressure business environment and is locked inside most days. I am a 4 handicap golfer, and I would rather spend a day watching the new calves run and buck, than shooting a 75 at the local golf course. I sense the unmistakeable pride and devotion that I see in my mentor, when he looks across his herd. he has an intimate relationship with each one. he knows them all and he knows their heritage. It is a neat thing to be witness, and something I long for.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for the insights.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RazorbackRed, post: 206495, member: 3789"] Thanks for the advice. A few points. First, I have a bit of an advantage as my cows will be placed with my mentors cattle, so the land is basically free, and i will pay a pro rated % of his feed bill. This year has been brutally dry so he has been forced to buy hay to get them through the winter. I understand that these unavoiable expense arise from time to time. Second, I realize the concept of economis of scale, and I realize that with a small operation the fixed costs are hard to overcome, however I look to expand over time, with help in the decision making process, so that my growth is based on sound cattle fundementals and not just growth for growths sake. Third, I also have another advantage that the bull I will be using is a known commodity, and has delivered 100's of calves to multiple breeds of cows. A proven producer. Fourth, I can always use the money, but i don't NEED the money, and I have time. I am willing to accept the start up costs in the hopes of becomming a consistent profit maker in years to come. Lastly, I enjoy the work. It is therapy for a guy who works in a high pressure business environment and is locked inside most days. I am a 4 handicap golfer, and I would rather spend a day watching the new calves run and buck, than shooting a 75 at the local golf course. I sense the unmistakeable pride and devotion that I see in my mentor, when he looks across his herd. he has an intimate relationship with each one. he knows them all and he knows their heritage. It is a neat thing to be witness, and something I long for. Thanks for the insights. [/QUOTE]
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