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<blockquote data-quote="eric" data-source="post: 39402" data-attributes="member: 7"><p>I got into the cattle business almost a yr ago now. If you are doing it just to make money, then you are alot better off keeping your day job and putting in a few more hrs there! But if you really enjoy working outside, working around animals, dont mind the initial expense of fencing, pens, feed and such, then by all means go for it.</p><p>Unless something really drastic happens, such as death/disease, you really shouldn't lose much $$ after the first yr or so. I am into my herd for about a couple grand or so,(not counting purchase price), but I have 3 calves I could sell this yr and make a good portion of that back, but like you, I would rather build my herd than sell and buy again. I dont mind the expense of feeding the calves over the winter even though they aren't bred. In our part of the country, big round bales run about $30-$35 a roll, and 4 big bred cows went through a roll a week last winter. So figure a $150 a month or so for 3-4 months per 4 hd. </p><p>Again, if its strictly a money deal, I can come into work and work on Saturday and make alot more than I can off these cattle, but it isnt nearly as enjoyable, and we just enjoy watching the big ol' goofy things graze around all day!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="eric, post: 39402, member: 7"] I got into the cattle business almost a yr ago now. If you are doing it just to make money, then you are alot better off keeping your day job and putting in a few more hrs there! But if you really enjoy working outside, working around animals, dont mind the initial expense of fencing, pens, feed and such, then by all means go for it. Unless something really drastic happens, such as death/disease, you really shouldn't lose much $$ after the first yr or so. I am into my herd for about a couple grand or so,(not counting purchase price), but I have 3 calves I could sell this yr and make a good portion of that back, but like you, I would rather build my herd than sell and buy again. I dont mind the expense of feeding the calves over the winter even though they aren't bred. In our part of the country, big round bales run about $30-$35 a roll, and 4 big bred cows went through a roll a week last winter. So figure a $150 a month or so for 3-4 months per 4 hd. Again, if its strictly a money deal, I can come into work and work on Saturday and make alot more than I can off these cattle, but it isnt nearly as enjoyable, and we just enjoy watching the big ol' goofy things graze around all day! [/QUOTE]
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