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<blockquote data-quote="Rookie" data-source="post: 56471" data-attributes="member: 817"><p>Well Archer, I agree that Black Angus is probably the beef of choice for most folks. Everybody loves those black hides and that is what will probably give you the most profit. However alot of people are buyin Holstein at the grocery and don't know the difference <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Here in N.E. kansas we can run about 1 head on 2.5 acres of good grass on a good wet year. That varies a great deal ,though,depending on location, grass type, climate, moisture, etc. Cows are living lawn mowers. A blend of fescue or brome and little bluestem works for alot of folks in this area. I don't know how much land you have available but you need to consider the fact that most land I've seen won't take alot of grazing and still produce any hay to speak of. Hay is pretty expensive feed to buy, and ya gotta have it. Ya really need to have some land dedicated to a hay crop first and then use it for late season grazing. A full grown cow will usually consume 20-30 lbs of hay a day, maybe more. If you are gonna have a bull or two, those jokers can really put it away.Being as I just started my own little operation not so long ago and you say you are just thinking of getting started, I just wanted to give you my perspective, We are a ways apart and the climates we live in are fairly different from each other. I don't know what Tennessee winters are like. Ours here are not all that pleasent at times. You are doing a good thing in asking questions before ya jump right in. There are alot of factors to consider before you commit to raising cattle. My advice is to just get a few cows and see how it works out . :lol: </p><p></p><p>george</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rookie, post: 56471, member: 817"] Well Archer, I agree that Black Angus is probably the beef of choice for most folks. Everybody loves those black hides and that is what will probably give you the most profit. However alot of people are buyin Holstein at the grocery and don't know the difference ;) Here in N.E. kansas we can run about 1 head on 2.5 acres of good grass on a good wet year. That varies a great deal ,though,depending on location, grass type, climate, moisture, etc. Cows are living lawn mowers. A blend of fescue or brome and little bluestem works for alot of folks in this area. I don't know how much land you have available but you need to consider the fact that most land I've seen won't take alot of grazing and still produce any hay to speak of. Hay is pretty expensive feed to buy, and ya gotta have it. Ya really need to have some land dedicated to a hay crop first and then use it for late season grazing. A full grown cow will usually consume 20-30 lbs of hay a day, maybe more. If you are gonna have a bull or two, those jokers can really put it away.Being as I just started my own little operation not so long ago and you say you are just thinking of getting started, I just wanted to give you my perspective, We are a ways apart and the climates we live in are fairly different from each other. I don't know what Tennessee winters are like. Ours here are not all that pleasent at times. You are doing a good thing in asking questions before ya jump right in. There are alot of factors to consider before you commit to raising cattle. My advice is to just get a few cows and see how it works out . :lol: george [/QUOTE]
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