OPEN HEIFERS OR MOMAS WITH CALVES

[RanchMan90]

On a different train of thought, sell what people are wanting to buy. Buy those open heifers or heavy bred aged cows for $900- $1000 now, to sell in the spring as bred heifers or 3 in 1s. Should make a tidy profit or if you like em keep em if you've got the time. Just what I'm doing

 

[Brute 23]

On a different train of thought, sell what people are wanting to buy. Buy those open heifers or heavy bred aged cows for $900- $1000 now, to sell in the spring as bred heifers or 3 in 1s. Should make a tidy profit or if you like em keep em if you've got the time. Just what I'm doing

Yup. :nod:

 

[Hunter]

I know it isn't what the original poster offered but how about buying SS that are in the second period? They were selling for about $700 at sale barn last week. As always there are risks to this as well but there is a reason why those cows have made it to that age.

 

[RanchMan90]

Sure seems to be a safer bet than steer cattle right now. SS cow should be worth the same in a year as she is today. Her calf should nearly straight profit minus her winter expenses, assuming you sell them both by next fall.

 

[USNAVY8488]

Thank you again to everyone that committed on my question. I haven't been on this page in awhile. I learn something new everytime I'm on here. Thanks again.

 

[NolanCountyAG]

I know it isn't what the original poster offered but how about buying SS that are in the second period? They were selling for about $700 at sale barn last week. As always there are risks to this as well but there is a reason why those cows have made it to that age.

Usually a reason why they are at a sale barn too.

 

[USNAVY8488]

I like the advice,"money is made on the buy, not the sell." I will remember that advice. I sold my small herd of Angus cattle a few years back. I really enjoyed working with them and being around them. My kids are all but grown so it's time to buy me a few more cows to start building again. I think I have made a deal to buy three open heifers for 2100 dollars. They are 8 to 9 months old. I'm fifty years old and I feel so excited to be able to start my herd over again. I thank the good Lord for giving me the opportunity. Thanks for everyones advice.

 

[Double Clutch]

The three in one most definitely.