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<blockquote data-quote="Nesikep" data-source="post: 1149164" data-attributes="member: 9096"><p>I agree with MO_Cows, As a novice with them, about the most important trait for you is docility... If they come up to you and lick you, every part of taking care of them will be less aggravating. Trust me, contrary cows can be VERY frustrating, and they are big animals... they can hurt you without trying, and if they try to, it gets serious quickly. I confess I snicker a bit when a local rich know-it-all type buys a bunch of small cows "because they're easier to handle", but doesn't look at their attitudes. It's not going to make much difference if you have 900 lbs on the end of a rope or 2000 lbs, if it doesn't want to move, you're not going to pull it anyhow.</p><p></p><p>Also, raising cattle is a heck of a commitment... it's virtually impossible to get away for a week unless you have *reliable* help (neighbors, etc) to look in on your place... Forget the idea of a reliable fence or a reliable waterer.. it seems like the moment you leave, something will fail.. just murphy's law!</p><p></p><p>And here's my cliche quote for you.. "Education is expensive, no matter where you get it"</p><p></p><p>Last but not least, Welcome to the CT.. don't let some rough edges fool you, most of us are helpful folk <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nesikep, post: 1149164, member: 9096"] I agree with MO_Cows, As a novice with them, about the most important trait for you is docility... If they come up to you and lick you, every part of taking care of them will be less aggravating. Trust me, contrary cows can be VERY frustrating, and they are big animals... they can hurt you without trying, and if they try to, it gets serious quickly. I confess I snicker a bit when a local rich know-it-all type buys a bunch of small cows "because they're easier to handle", but doesn't look at their attitudes. It's not going to make much difference if you have 900 lbs on the end of a rope or 2000 lbs, if it doesn't want to move, you're not going to pull it anyhow. Also, raising cattle is a heck of a commitment... it's virtually impossible to get away for a week unless you have *reliable* help (neighbors, etc) to look in on your place... Forget the idea of a reliable fence or a reliable waterer.. it seems like the moment you leave, something will fail.. just murphy's law! And here's my cliche quote for you.. "Education is expensive, no matter where you get it" Last but not least, Welcome to the CT.. don't let some rough edges fool you, most of us are helpful folk :) [/QUOTE]
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