Just like to say hi to everyone, been reading posts for a fews hrs now and have a few questions. About a year back I bought 20 acres in Commerce, Tx. I'd like to put a handful of cattle on it to raise for fun and make a few bucks if I can. I've had two neighbors tell me that the grass on the land isn't very good, and I know the land hasn't been fertilized in over a year. I'm looking to stay away from any dairy cattle and will be going out to my land about 3-4 times a month to take care of stuff and check on the animals.
What's a good hardy, decently priced beef cow and how many many could I keep on 18 acres so as I don't have to feed them lots of hay?
I'm currently putting up a barb wire fence, 5ft tall 5 strand, and am also looking to put up an electric fence. How many hot wires should I run and how many volts? Will be around 3,400 linear feat.
With fertilizer being as expensive as it is right now are there any organic/cheaper alternatives?
What all types of grass should I plant?
I'm looking to put in about a 1/4-1/2 acre stock pond. Will this be enough for the cattle?
And lastly, would 5 strands of barb wire and an electric fence keep sheep or goats in?
Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
What's a good hardy, decently priced beef cow and how many many could I keep on 18 acres so as I don't have to feed them lots of hay?
I'm currently putting up a barb wire fence, 5ft tall 5 strand, and am also looking to put up an electric fence. How many hot wires should I run and how many volts? Will be around 3,400 linear feat.
With fertilizer being as expensive as it is right now are there any organic/cheaper alternatives?
What all types of grass should I plant?
I'm looking to put in about a 1/4-1/2 acre stock pond. Will this be enough for the cattle?
And lastly, would 5 strands of barb wire and an electric fence keep sheep or goats in?
Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks