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<blockquote data-quote="phaux" data-source="post: 553452" data-attributes="member: 8462"><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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?</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>With fertilizer being as expensive as it is right now are there any organic/cheaper alternatives?</p><p></p><p>What all types of grass should I plant?</p><p></p><p>I'm looking to put in about a 1/4-1/2 acre stock pond. Will this be enough for the cattle?</p><p></p><p>And lastly, would 5 strands of barb wire and an electric fence keep sheep or goats in?</p><p></p><p>Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="phaux, post: 553452, member: 8462"] 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 [/QUOTE]
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