JHH
Well-known member
Ok New job has slowed way down and I am trying to figure out some things.
I have 60 acres of pasture with only a few cows (12) and only saved a couple of heifers but just started with the fall calving have 3 left to go and then wont have any more till early spring FEB. I have enough hay for twice as many cows.
Do I sell the hay or keep it and get some more commercial cows that I would have to borrow the money for. Or does anyone else have any ideas on how to make this hay and property make a little more money than it already does.
I am not bad off in debt but dont really want to be. And I dont really know where this cattle markett will finally settle or crash.
By the way I work away from home as a Chevrolet Technician and things are looking very bad not enough work and going home early. Thinking about another job closer to home where I can keep an eye on things and the cows. ( Right now I drive 46 miles one way (GEO Prism) thinking about 26 miles round trip.
JHH
P.S. I am in it for the long haul not just to make a quick buck. Even if the market goes to He!! then I will still be raising cows. The ground and equipment are paid for and will be seeding 15 more acres down in the spring.
I have 60 acres of pasture with only a few cows (12) and only saved a couple of heifers but just started with the fall calving have 3 left to go and then wont have any more till early spring FEB. I have enough hay for twice as many cows.
Do I sell the hay or keep it and get some more commercial cows that I would have to borrow the money for. Or does anyone else have any ideas on how to make this hay and property make a little more money than it already does.
I am not bad off in debt but dont really want to be. And I dont really know where this cattle markett will finally settle or crash.
By the way I work away from home as a Chevrolet Technician and things are looking very bad not enough work and going home early. Thinking about another job closer to home where I can keep an eye on things and the cows. ( Right now I drive 46 miles one way (GEO Prism) thinking about 26 miles round trip.
JHH
P.S. I am in it for the long haul not just to make a quick buck. Even if the market goes to He!! then I will still be raising cows. The ground and equipment are paid for and will be seeding 15 more acres down in the spring.
I take it you grow and bale the hay yourself? if that is correct sell the extra and you have fresh next year
