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<blockquote data-quote="Jeanne - Simme Valley" data-source="post: 1785191" data-attributes="member: 968"><p>We originally got into BEEF cattle because we got burned on raising horses. The idea was we didn't need to have a "name" with beef cattle. Get paid by the pound. Then - we fell in love with Simmentals. Guess what - if you raise PB anything, you need a reputation to sell for decent money. I have a small SS income, but my cattle make a living for me.</p><p>Yes, my baby girls make my living. But, my males do well for me.</p><p></p><p>Males:</p><p>Selling weaned steer calves by the pound makes me money. My steers generally will bring around $1000 (700# x $1.45 = $1015). So, unless the market absolutely tanks, I make out well with them. But, I tell everyone you can't rely on the local market., You need to FIND your market to sell direct to a feedlot. That is, if you raise good cattle. My steers grow and make a feedlot money. Sold in October</p><p>Also, I feed out some steers for freezer trade. That's been a money maker! </p><p>Show steers - your pick $1500 - pickup in October</p><p>Bull CALVES - your pick $1850 - pickup in October. (if not sold, castrate and feedlot guy is happy to add them to the group). This hasn't been a problem past few years. Since I only sell them as calves, people would call and want pick of the bulls. More than once, I would have to tell them pick was sold. So, they would say, "OK, I want pick for next year". I had 4 sold before they were born in 2021 (sold 5), had 5 in 2022 sold before calving (sold 7) and this year I only had 2 sold before calving. 95% go to commercial buyers. Simmental is exploding around here, I guess. I rarely sold more than 1-3 bull calves a year.</p><p></p><p>Heifers:</p><p>Heifers bring $$$ - but not a sure sale every year. May sell 1 or 10. My price is high on my little girls. So, some times I don't sell many. Past 10 years or so, that hasn't been the problem. Keeping enough for replacements has been!</p><p>Start out with PICK by 4-15 for $4500. Obviously, you always hope someone that doesn't have a GOOD eye wants my pick. LOL These are Jan/Feb born, so only 2-3 months old. After that, they are priced individually - depending on how much I want to keep in the herd. Might be based on looks or pedigree - but a lot on cow families and if I can replace her with a sibling. </p><p></p><p>PB Sale - I only consign to 1 sale, that myself & a couple others started and/or run. I generally put 6 in the sale. Always a crap shoot as to whether or not I get what they are worth (to me) - but it is great advertising. People may get a good buy, then they come direct to me for more. Sent 5 head out to NE after he bought 1 out of the sale.</p><p></p><p>In ANY business, REPUTATION IS EVERYTHING. Whether it is service, quality of product, or guarantee - stand behind your sale.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jeanne - Simme Valley, post: 1785191, member: 968"] We originally got into BEEF cattle because we got burned on raising horses. The idea was we didn't need to have a "name" with beef cattle. Get paid by the pound. Then - we fell in love with Simmentals. Guess what - if you raise PB anything, you need a reputation to sell for decent money. I have a small SS income, but my cattle make a living for me. Yes, my baby girls make my living. But, my males do well for me. Males: Selling weaned steer calves by the pound makes me money. My steers generally will bring around $1000 (700# x $1.45 = $1015). So, unless the market absolutely tanks, I make out well with them. But, I tell everyone you can't rely on the local market., You need to FIND your market to sell direct to a feedlot. That is, if you raise good cattle. My steers grow and make a feedlot money. Sold in October Also, I feed out some steers for freezer trade. That's been a money maker! Show steers - your pick $1500 - pickup in October Bull CALVES - your pick $1850 - pickup in October. (if not sold, castrate and feedlot guy is happy to add them to the group). This hasn't been a problem past few years. Since I only sell them as calves, people would call and want pick of the bulls. More than once, I would have to tell them pick was sold. So, they would say, "OK, I want pick for next year". I had 4 sold before they were born in 2021 (sold 5), had 5 in 2022 sold before calving (sold 7) and this year I only had 2 sold before calving. 95% go to commercial buyers. Simmental is exploding around here, I guess. I rarely sold more than 1-3 bull calves a year. Heifers: Heifers bring $$$ - but not a sure sale every year. May sell 1 or 10. My price is high on my little girls. So, some times I don't sell many. Past 10 years or so, that hasn't been the problem. Keeping enough for replacements has been! Start out with PICK by 4-15 for $4500. Obviously, you always hope someone that doesn't have a GOOD eye wants my pick. LOL These are Jan/Feb born, so only 2-3 months old. After that, they are priced individually - depending on how much I want to keep in the herd. Might be based on looks or pedigree - but a lot on cow families and if I can replace her with a sibling. PB Sale - I only consign to 1 sale, that myself & a couple others started and/or run. I generally put 6 in the sale. Always a crap shoot as to whether or not I get what they are worth (to me) - but it is great advertising. People may get a good buy, then they come direct to me for more. Sent 5 head out to NE after he bought 1 out of the sale. In ANY business, REPUTATION IS EVERYTHING. Whether it is service, quality of product, or guarantee - stand behind your sale. [/QUOTE]
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