Caustic Burno
Well-known member
Read post on here everyday about this problem or that from the newbies.
You are going to loose calfs just part of the business plan on 10%, you should do better, but plan for it.
Some just get here looking for a place to die this is where you have to learn to draw the X and not drop 400 bucks on a losing battle trying to save it.
You will have down cows if you stay in this learn when to draw the X again.
You are going to have a higher loss percentage dealing with heifers just fact.
If you don't believe it just read the board on heifer versus mature cow calving problems.
The biggest and hardest lesson is developing an eye for cattle and cutting off problems or reducing loss by getting old Belle the salebarn . Its not going to happen overnight.
You are going to loose calfs just part of the business plan on 10%, you should do better, but plan for it.
Some just get here looking for a place to die this is where you have to learn to draw the X and not drop 400 bucks on a losing battle trying to save it.
You will have down cows if you stay in this learn when to draw the X again.
You are going to have a higher loss percentage dealing with heifers just fact.
If you don't believe it just read the board on heifer versus mature cow calving problems.
The biggest and hardest lesson is developing an eye for cattle and cutting off problems or reducing loss by getting old Belle the salebarn . Its not going to happen overnight.