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<blockquote data-quote="chippie" data-source="post: 1049648" data-attributes="member: 5644"><p>I am guessing that the entire 5 acres is not in pasture because there is a house, barn and arena on it. Chances are there is not enough pasture to support 4 head of cattle. The cows should not need to use the stalls unless he is fitting them for show.</p><p>He will need to provide hay 24 x 7 because the grass will not last. And he will need to clean the paddocks daily or several times a week. The average cow will poop 20 times a day. You may end up with a fly problem too.</p><p></p><p>Call the boarding stables in your area and ask what they charge for pasture self care for a horse. That will give you an idea of what to charge for the cattle. Generally people will not pay as much to keep a cow as a horse. </p><p></p><p>If you decide to do it, I would have the neighbor be responsible to making all fences are secure.</p><p></p><p>Hope that this helps.</p><p></p><p>ETA: get your agreement (contract) in writing as to who is responsible for what.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chippie, post: 1049648, member: 5644"] I am guessing that the entire 5 acres is not in pasture because there is a house, barn and arena on it. Chances are there is not enough pasture to support 4 head of cattle. The cows should not need to use the stalls unless he is fitting them for show. He will need to provide hay 24 x 7 because the grass will not last. And he will need to clean the paddocks daily or several times a week. The average cow will poop 20 times a day. You may end up with a fly problem too. Call the boarding stables in your area and ask what they charge for pasture self care for a horse. That will give you an idea of what to charge for the cattle. Generally people will not pay as much to keep a cow as a horse. If you decide to do it, I would have the neighbor be responsible to making all fences are secure. Hope that this helps. ETA: get your agreement (contract) in writing as to who is responsible for what. [/QUOTE]
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