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<blockquote data-quote="M.Magis" data-source="post: 1251321" data-attributes="member: 14175"><p>This was the route I took when I decided to get back into cattle, at the same time I was starting a family. The main reason is cow/calf was what I wanted. I love to go out on a spring day and find a new calf trying out new legs, and wanted my kids to grow up in the same environment as I did. But also, I believe middle aged-older cows are just easier to handle. Other than the (usually) obvious crazies, mature cows are pretty easy going and as long as you keep them fed and watered, don't typically test the fences. Younger cattle, in my experience, are less predictable. Some show up nervous at everything, and take quite a while to warm up to new people. And you can bet they'll test every inch of fence you have. I do everything by myself, and chasing cattle isn't something I enjoy. Our local sale barn holds a special "Back to Farm" sale each spring where they sell bulls, bred cows and pairs, and also host the Ohio Cattlemens Association's annual "Replacement female" sale. I've found these sales to be good places to find proven, calm cows when I couldn't find them anywhere else around. There may be something similar in your area. The one downside to cow/calf, if freezer beef is your end goal, is that it'll take longer to get the finished product.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="M.Magis, post: 1251321, member: 14175"] This was the route I took when I decided to get back into cattle, at the same time I was starting a family. The main reason is cow/calf was what I wanted. I love to go out on a spring day and find a new calf trying out new legs, and wanted my kids to grow up in the same environment as I did. But also, I believe middle aged-older cows are just easier to handle. Other than the (usually) obvious crazies, mature cows are pretty easy going and as long as you keep them fed and watered, don’t typically test the fences. Younger cattle, in my experience, are less predictable. Some show up nervous at everything, and take quite a while to warm up to new people. And you can bet they’ll test every inch of fence you have. I do everything by myself, and chasing cattle isn’t something I enjoy. Our local sale barn holds a special “Back to Farm” sale each spring where they sell bulls, bred cows and pairs, and also host the Ohio Cattlemens Association’s annual “Replacement female” sale. I’ve found these sales to be good places to find proven, calm cows when I couldn’t find them anywhere else around. There may be something similar in your area. The one downside to cow/calf, if freezer beef is your end goal, is that it’ll take longer to get the finished product. [/QUOTE]
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