Rate for Working Cattle

[RunninB]

Hey guys,
I have an uncle that has asked me if I would be interested in working his heard for him this year. We do some trading of services for different items that he has that I can use as he is slowing down on some of the things that he once did on his ranch. Typically he has something that I can use and he puts a value on whatever labor I may do for him. He may have an idea of what the going rate is for working cattle but I don't. I assume some people pay for this to be done but don't know if it's done per hd. or what. Can anyone give me an idea.
Thanks.

 

[TexasBred]

Hey guys,
I have an uncle that has asked me if I would be interested in working his heard for him this year. We do some trading of services for different items that he has that I can use as he is slowing down on some of the things that he once did on his ranch. Typically he has something that I can use and he puts a value on whatever labor I may do for him. He may have an idea of what the going rate is for working cattle but I don't. I assume some people pay for this to be done but don't know if it's done per hd. or what. Can anyone give me an idea.
Thanks.

I've helped a lot of friends but never hired out. Going rate with friends is usually free beer, summer sausage and cheese. :lol2:

 

[NolanCountyAG]

Going rate for day work help is $150/day. A day could be an 1 hour to 12 hours all the same pay. Lunch and beer is usually included

 

[RunninB]

Ya. Normally we just barter stuff like last year he gave me a calf table that he didn't use anymore. Currently there is a elevated diesel storage tank on the table. He said working his cows could go toward that. He's not one to allow me to work for him without some kind of trade or compensation. I'm kind of leaving that up to him. Thanks.

 

[TCRanch]

Going rate for day work help is $150/day. A day could be an 1 hour to 12 hours all the same pay. Lunch and beer is usually included

That's what we do. LOTS of beer.

 

[RunninB]

Another question I do have as far as working them, he wants me to band all of his bull calves. I did mine during the winter so I didn't worry so much about the heat and flies. I would assume I would need to give them tetanus vac along with the rest.

 

[cow pollinater]

Going rate for day work help is $150/day. A day could be an 1 hour to 12 hours all the same pay. Lunch and beer is usually included

That's what we do. LOTS of beer.

When should I plan on being there?

 

[TCRanch]

Going rate for day work help is $150/day. A day could be an 1 hour to 12 hours all the same pay. Lunch and beer is usually included

That's what we do. LOTS of beer.

When should I plan on being there?

Weaning early Oct. One of the guys that always helps us lives in Shidler, OK - maybe you can hitch a ride

 

[M-5]

That's what we do. LOTS of beer.

When should I plan on being there?

Weaning early Oct. One of the guys that always helps us lives in Shidler, OK - maybe you can hitch a ride

you must be a brave woman to be around a bunch of drunk cow pokes

 

[TCRanch]

When should I plan on being there?

Weaning early Oct. One of the guys that always helps us lives in Shidler, OK - maybe you can hitch a ride

you must be a brave woman to be around a bunch of drunk cow pokes

I drink wine in my to-go cup. So much less stressful :banana:

 

[JW IN VA]

Another question I do have as far as working them, he wants me to band all of his bull calves. I did mine during the winter so I didn't worry so much about the heat and flies. I would assume I would need to give them tetanus vac along with the rest.

The tetanus shot would be a good idea.I'd use plenty of srew worm spray.Might be good just to let him set the rate-you might come out way ahead.

 

[LongLopeSlowHorse]

How big are the bulls? If several mos old, bands have to be tighter than tight. Tetanus shots a must. I've lost calves on acct of trying this. Flys really aren't an issue here---very little open wound. It's fluid in the sack---if you feel it next day and it ain't cold---you got a problem.