F350
Well-known member
I've been lurking here for a while now. Finally decided to post. I've been soaking up all the data I can about cattle before I buy any. I plan to buy 40 to 60 acres for a homesite and to raise a few cattle. Will probably buy the land whether I get into cattle or not.
Here's the question: I've been thinking of buying two 3 - 4 hundred weight calves this winter to keep until next fall for freezer beef. I have a fenced 2.5 acres pasture with good grass down the road (5miles) from me that I would keep the calves on. Is this enough land for two young calves? I plan to supplement with grain. I'm pretty cautious by nature and thought the 2.5 acres would allow me some learning experience before I sink a bunch of money into a larger tract. However, if the pasture is too small I won't do it. No need to create a disaster.
Is this feasible? The land is in south Louisiana.
Thanks,
Here's the question: I've been thinking of buying two 3 - 4 hundred weight calves this winter to keep until next fall for freezer beef. I have a fenced 2.5 acres pasture with good grass down the road (5miles) from me that I would keep the calves on. Is this enough land for two young calves? I plan to supplement with grain. I'm pretty cautious by nature and thought the 2.5 acres would allow me some learning experience before I sink a bunch of money into a larger tract. However, if the pasture is too small I won't do it. No need to create a disaster.
Is this feasible? The land is in south Louisiana.
Thanks,