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<blockquote data-quote="Hasbeen" data-source="post: 176493" data-attributes="member: 3220"><p>I've only been in this since November so I don't have a real good handle on it yet. Also, I was fortunate in that I have close to enough hay left over from the previous owner that I shouldn't have to buy any this year. However, figuring what I have used so far, estimating what it would have cost, and estimating how long I have to feed during the winter, I probably would have spent $200.00 per head on hay alone. My land is paid for and I would have it anyway so I don't factor it in. Miscellaneous costs such as vet, feed, medicines, have been reasonable, less than $50 per head. I plan to reseed the pastures (seed, lime, fertilizer whatever is needed) but beyond that I hope to hold off on barns, equipment etc. until the money comes in from the first calf crop. For the first few years, any and all profits will go toward farm and herd improvement as needed and as money becomes available. I also still have the cost of a bull (either buy, lease, or AI) ahead within the next few weeks. It will be tight for awhile, but I'm doing my best to stay within my initial investment.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hasbeen, post: 176493, member: 3220"] I've only been in this since November so I don't have a real good handle on it yet. Also, I was fortunate in that I have close to enough hay left over from the previous owner that I shouldn't have to buy any this year. However, figuring what I have used so far, estimating what it would have cost, and estimating how long I have to feed during the winter, I probably would have spent $200.00 per head on hay alone. My land is paid for and I would have it anyway so I don't factor it in. Miscellaneous costs such as vet, feed, medicines, have been reasonable, less than $50 per head. I plan to reseed the pastures (seed, lime, fertilizer whatever is needed) but beyond that I hope to hold off on barns, equipment etc. until the money comes in from the first calf crop. For the first few years, any and all profits will go toward farm and herd improvement as needed and as money becomes available. I also still have the cost of a bull (either buy, lease, or AI) ahead within the next few weeks. It will be tight for awhile, but I'm doing my best to stay within my initial investment. [/QUOTE]
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