Leasing cows.

[Newguy64]

Got an opportunity to take over an established cowherd of mixed aged cows a lot of them on the older side. The owner just wants out as they are older in years and want more time to do as they please. It's been discussed about either buying the cows or possibly leasing by the head. I've in a way managed these cows the last couple years and they are reasonably low input and raise good solid calves. The pastures would be able to be rented with the cows. I'm looking for some advice mostly on the idea of leasing or how about the best way for buying out the herd since ages are not well documented. There is about 70 head. 50 spring calvers and 20 fall calvers

 

[kenny thomas]

Make a deal to buy them with payment coming from the calf crop over a few years. You don't have to come up with the money up front and they get payments scattered out over time and not all in one year.

 

[coachg]

Don't know about the leasing thing ?? I'd do what Kenny said .

 

[Newguy64]

Ok I appreciate the advice and replies. I'm going to talk to them about it next week. Hopefully all goes well

 

[MurraysMutts]

Ok I appreciate the advice and replies. I'm going to talk to them about it next week. Hopefully all goes well

Solid advice @kenny thomas !

Lease to own. Best option I think

 

[Allenw]

I wouldn't do anything without the right to age and cull the cows before buying. You've already said some are older.

 

[gcreekrch]

No to leasing……

 

[Lee VanRoss]

Do you have the know how, time and equipment necessary to handle that many cattle and pasture along with what
you are doing now. Cash flow could become imperative in a dry year. Good luck regardless of how this goes....