Oregon Rob
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This may be a little lengthy but stick with me. We have lived on 38 acres for the last 25 or so years and up to now I really haven't done anything with it, been busy doing other things. I'm now looking to recover the land from the brush and scotch broom and want to raise a few cattle for myself and friends. I spend a few hours a day clearing for fence lines and hope to be getting fences in over the next few weeks. Will have plenty of pasture for a few head and plan on supplementing when and if needed with grass hay.
I have been told that I can pick up Jersey bull calf's for nothing from dairies. Years ago my FIL raised a Holstein steer and butchered it but my wife and I both were not happy with the flavor…. Something was just a little off.
As I said I want to share the cost by offering part of the beef with friends but I don't want to do that if it's not going to taste like what they are used to….
Looking for some advice as to if this is a good way to go or not?
I have been told that I can pick up Jersey bull calf's for nothing from dairies. Years ago my FIL raised a Holstein steer and butchered it but my wife and I both were not happy with the flavor…. Something was just a little off.
As I said I want to share the cost by offering part of the beef with friends but I don't want to do that if it's not going to taste like what they are used to….
Looking for some advice as to if this is a good way to go or not?