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<blockquote data-quote="WhirlingDRanch" data-source="post: 573046" data-attributes="member: 8610"><p>Hi lpalos</p><p></p><p>I am definitely not one qualified enough to give you any sort of advice with the cattle market in the USA but in saying that, like each and every one of us I do have opinions, dreams and goals of which I thank everyone pursue their should have dreams and goals no matter what, but all of us at some point have to be some what realistic about the steps and decisions we take in life ...</p><p></p><p>I also want to mention that I am also getting into the cattle ranching business and have been going over figures hoping that I make enough from a cow calf herd to support my young family on 320 acres... ya know I'm not looking to get rich, my only goal is for my family to live the country and ranch type of lifestyle and if I can some how make enough to achieve this then I've reached my only goal, anything after that I would consider to be an added bonus, I just think it's the only way to live and raise a young family, both me and my beautiful wife have lived and worked the corporate lifestyle for way to long, both have had excellent working positions for many years and with a few setbacks along the way, still have only ever made enough to keep our house over our heads and the wolves away from our doors... we have always been country folk and have never really fit in with the hustle and bustle of the city life ... I purchased my beautiful wife a show calf one year and she went on about it just like a city gal would do after her husband just purchased her a brand new BMW..... we are country folk!</p><p></p><p>Anyway, we are selling up and moving out east of Colorado Springs, purchasing 320 acres with an ag well... no home as of yet, just a blank slate to work with, we have enough to buy the land, a nice herd of 40-60 cow calf pairs and enough for a tractor and coral and a small home, maybe a doublewide for start, even though I've never lived in a doublewide or any sort of trailer home, we would have enough to sustain us for 2 years.... presently our home is a 5 bed, two story on 3 acres with in-ground swimming pool, in a really prestigious neighborhood.</p><p></p><p>I guess my point in telling you all of this is that if we can make 25-30K off the 320 acres every year then, we are living our dream and as I say anything after that would be an added bonus but we all would be sure living our dreams.</p><p></p><p>In saying all of this I would have to say that I don't know if this is possible and have been sitting on the fence about this pulling my hair out for many months/years.... and we have just got to do it but getting back to your post lpalos I just don't know how you could do in on 50 acres let alone 320 acres....as I say I still have concerns whether we will make it.....I'm sure we will, were getting real good at taking punches but you just never know what life throws at you..</p><p></p><p>I would say still go for your dream no matter what as you will encounter many new experiences in your life and many wonderful people...</p><p></p><p>Remember, sometimes you put walls up not to keep people out, but also to see who cares enough to break them down. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> (hence) if you want something bad enough you will make it happen or enjoy trying...</p><p></p><p>All the best!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WhirlingDRanch, post: 573046, member: 8610"] Hi lpalos I am definitely not one qualified enough to give you any sort of advice with the cattle market in the USA but in saying that, like each and every one of us I do have opinions, dreams and goals of which I thank everyone pursue their should have dreams and goals no matter what, but all of us at some point have to be some what realistic about the steps and decisions we take in life ... I also want to mention that I am also getting into the cattle ranching business and have been going over figures hoping that I make enough from a cow calf herd to support my young family on 320 acres... ya know I'm not looking to get rich, my only goal is for my family to live the country and ranch type of lifestyle and if I can some how make enough to achieve this then I've reached my only goal, anything after that I would consider to be an added bonus, I just think it's the only way to live and raise a young family, both me and my beautiful wife have lived and worked the corporate lifestyle for way to long, both have had excellent working positions for many years and with a few setbacks along the way, still have only ever made enough to keep our house over our heads and the wolves away from our doors... we have always been country folk and have never really fit in with the hustle and bustle of the city life ... I purchased my beautiful wife a show calf one year and she went on about it just like a city gal would do after her husband just purchased her a brand new BMW..... we are country folk! Anyway, we are selling up and moving out east of Colorado Springs, purchasing 320 acres with an ag well... no home as of yet, just a blank slate to work with, we have enough to buy the land, a nice herd of 40-60 cow calf pairs and enough for a tractor and coral and a small home, maybe a doublewide for start, even though I've never lived in a doublewide or any sort of trailer home, we would have enough to sustain us for 2 years.... presently our home is a 5 bed, two story on 3 acres with in-ground swimming pool, in a really prestigious neighborhood. I guess my point in telling you all of this is that if we can make 25-30K off the 320 acres every year then, we are living our dream and as I say anything after that would be an added bonus but we all would be sure living our dreams. In saying all of this I would have to say that I don't know if this is possible and have been sitting on the fence about this pulling my hair out for many months/years.... and we have just got to do it but getting back to your post lpalos I just don't know how you could do in on 50 acres let alone 320 acres....as I say I still have concerns whether we will make it.....I'm sure we will, were getting real good at taking punches but you just never know what life throws at you.. I would say still go for your dream no matter what as you will encounter many new experiences in your life and many wonderful people... Remember, sometimes you put walls up not to keep people out, but also to see who cares enough to break them down. :D (hence) if you want something bad enough you will make it happen or enjoy trying... All the best!! [/QUOTE]
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