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I only have 27 acres, but the grass is primo.
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<blockquote data-quote="Running Arrow Bill" data-source="post: 68869" data-attributes="member: 9"><p>Interesting post...</p><p></p><p>If your pasture is quality coastal and growth can be sustained, would think you could easily run 10 to 12 head (1000# Animal Unit Equivalents) on the 27 acres. HOWEVER, expect the cattle will trample probably 1/2 of the grass over time. In winter can probably expect around one round bale per week.</p><p></p><p>If you're planning to divide 27 acres into 12 sub-pastures, you are headed for "intensive" grazing and not too far from "feedlot" practice. 10 head can eat down 2-3 acres in no time flat.</p><p></p><p>Don't really expect to find 300 to 500 lb registered bull calves that someone is wanting to dispose of...those often non-registered and go to sale barns??? Don't plan on having more than 1 or 2 bulls. You don't make money on the bulls...heifers & cows produce calves which sell...</p><p></p><p>With all the fencing & cross-fencing you mentioned, expect several years of calving activity before you can even get close to "break even" on the operation...then, hay & minerals will delay the B-E period even further...</p><p></p><p>P.S.: Take the phone number off of the post... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Also, 2 mature bulls (14 mos old +) across a fence or in same pasture (unless it is a sturdy 5-6' high pipe fence separating the bulls) is asking for bulls getting out, into fights, or trashing out your fences...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Running Arrow Bill, post: 68869, member: 9"] Interesting post... If your pasture is quality coastal and growth can be sustained, would think you could easily run 10 to 12 head (1000# Animal Unit Equivalents) on the 27 acres. HOWEVER, expect the cattle will trample probably 1/2 of the grass over time. In winter can probably expect around one round bale per week. If you're planning to divide 27 acres into 12 sub-pastures, you are headed for "intensive" grazing and not too far from "feedlot" practice. 10 head can eat down 2-3 acres in no time flat. Don't really expect to find 300 to 500 lb registered bull calves that someone is wanting to dispose of...those often non-registered and go to sale barns??? Don't plan on having more than 1 or 2 bulls. You don't make money on the bulls...heifers & cows produce calves which sell... With all the fencing & cross-fencing you mentioned, expect several years of calving activity before you can even get close to "break even" on the operation...then, hay & minerals will delay the B-E period even further... P.S.: Take the phone number off of the post... :) Also, 2 mature bulls (14 mos old +) across a fence or in same pasture (unless it is a sturdy 5-6' high pipe fence separating the bulls) is asking for bulls getting out, into fights, or trashing out your fences... [/QUOTE]
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