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<blockquote data-quote="John SD" data-source="post: 1218660" data-attributes="member: 14713"><p>OK, that changes the scenario a bit :nod: So is it accurate to say this 1280 acres could potentially support 180 cows in your area? (7 acres/AU) </p><p></p><p> 200 lb Holstein steers <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /> :shock: You sir, are a brute for punishment <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> </p><p></p><p>My next question would be, is this year round, or do you need to cut the numbers somewhat, in order to provide acres that produce hay when grazing is not feasable/possible? </p><p></p><p> Of course you could buy hay and/or other feed to supplement your needs. Which to start with might provide for your needs better, at least initially, than buying equipment and doing the work yourself.</p><p></p><p>I have no cattle myself anymore, but I've always enjoyed making hay. It's also one of the things about the cattle business that I can still do myself. Putting up hay gives me a purpose, but it is more of a hobby now instead of a need. </p><p></p><p>Used to put up at least 400 acres of hay per year. Now I'm down to 200 with help on a share basis with equipment I already own. I sold my share of the hay to a couple neighbors.</p><p></p><p>Your situation may be quite different if you are starting from scratch with no equipment, or are unable to do the work yourself. If you embark on harvesting hay, finding someone to harvest the hay on a share basis might be the way to start. </p><p></p><p> Share hay "here" used to be done on a 50/50 basis. With the cost of fuel/equipment, nowdays 60/40 with the lesser portion to the landowner is more common. HTH.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="John SD, post: 1218660, member: 14713"] OK, that changes the scenario a bit :nod: So is it accurate to say this 1280 acres could potentially support 180 cows in your area? (7 acres/AU) 200 lb Holstein steers :o :shock: You sir, are a brute for punishment :P :P My next question would be, is this year round, or do you need to cut the numbers somewhat, in order to provide acres that produce hay when grazing is not feasable/possible? Of course you could buy hay and/or other feed to supplement your needs. Which to start with might provide for your needs better, at least initially, than buying equipment and doing the work yourself. I have no cattle myself anymore, but I've always enjoyed making hay. It's also one of the things about the cattle business that I can still do myself. Putting up hay gives me a purpose, but it is more of a hobby now instead of a need. Used to put up at least 400 acres of hay per year. Now I'm down to 200 with help on a share basis with equipment I already own. I sold my share of the hay to a couple neighbors. Your situation may be quite different if you are starting from scratch with no equipment, or are unable to do the work yourself. If you embark on harvesting hay, finding someone to harvest the hay on a share basis might be the way to start. Share hay "here" used to be done on a 50/50 basis. With the cost of fuel/equipment, nowdays 60/40 with the lesser portion to the landowner is more common. HTH. [/QUOTE]
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