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Purchasing Cow/calf pairs in spring '09
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<blockquote data-quote="SRBeef" data-source="post: 600311" data-attributes="member: 7509"><p>Have you tried this "winter seeding" before with any success? I did in WI and for me it was basically a waste of seed money. Don't mean to say it can't work but my WI climate is somewhat similar to your W NY climate and I just don't see enough of a stand from this winter "frost" seeding compared to drilling it.</p><p></p><p>I had much better luck renting a no-till drill (or hire a nieghbor who has a good no-till drill) early in the spring and drill the new seed right into the existing sod. Many local NRCS offices have no-till drills they rent out as do some implement dealers.</p><p></p><p>I would also second the idea of Baldies or other more common breeds but buy from a LOCAL grass-based breeder so that you know the animals are suited to your area and grassfed plan.</p><p></p><p>In most areas there are cattle buyers who know cattle much better than we beginners. Contact one with a good local reputation and let him find some good local cattle for you. Pairs are a good idea but let him know ahead o time so he can keep his eye open for some. I wouldn't worry so much about frame size at first compared to locally adapted and disposition.</p><p></p><p>One problem with any cattle enterprise is that it takes a couple years to really get things going. With poor or wrong cattle you can waste a couple years on them before you realize they are not right for you and your plan and area.</p><p></p><p>Good Luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRBeef, post: 600311, member: 7509"] Have you tried this "winter seeding" before with any success? I did in WI and for me it was basically a waste of seed money. Don't mean to say it can't work but my WI climate is somewhat similar to your W NY climate and I just don't see enough of a stand from this winter "frost" seeding compared to drilling it. I had much better luck renting a no-till drill (or hire a nieghbor who has a good no-till drill) early in the spring and drill the new seed right into the existing sod. Many local NRCS offices have no-till drills they rent out as do some implement dealers. I would also second the idea of Baldies or other more common breeds but buy from a LOCAL grass-based breeder so that you know the animals are suited to your area and grassfed plan. In most areas there are cattle buyers who know cattle much better than we beginners. Contact one with a good local reputation and let him find some good local cattle for you. Pairs are a good idea but let him know ahead o time so he can keep his eye open for some. I wouldn't worry so much about frame size at first compared to locally adapted and disposition. One problem with any cattle enterprise is that it takes a couple years to really get things going. With poor or wrong cattle you can waste a couple years on them before you realize they are not right for you and your plan and area. Good Luck. [/QUOTE]
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