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<blockquote data-quote="Alan" data-source="post: 1019888" data-attributes="member: 378"><p>:nod: :nod: with the small amount of pasture you have this is the same suggestion I would have. You might think about fencing off some of the 3 acres you use for personal or clearing some of the woods for pasture. But you need two head of cattle, they are herd animals and will stress less with two than a single animal. A 800lb to 1000lb butcher steer will feed your family for most, if not all the year. So may want to think about buying 700 to 800lb steer and a just weaned steer 500lb. When you butcher the bigger one buy another just weaned and keep the cycle going. I would say cow calf is not an option with such a small amount of acreage for two head of cattle, means buying a lot more hay than a couple of small steers will take in the winter.</p><p></p><p>Good luck,</p><p>Alan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alan, post: 1019888, member: 378"] :nod: :nod: with the small amount of pasture you have this is the same suggestion I would have. You might think about fencing off some of the 3 acres you use for personal or clearing some of the woods for pasture. But you need two head of cattle, they are herd animals and will stress less with two than a single animal. A 800lb to 1000lb butcher steer will feed your family for most, if not all the year. So may want to think about buying 700 to 800lb steer and a just weaned steer 500lb. When you butcher the bigger one buy another just weaned and keep the cycle going. I would say cow calf is not an option with such a small amount of acreage for two head of cattle, means buying a lot more hay than a couple of small steers will take in the winter. Good luck, Alan [/QUOTE]
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