Guy here is selling out what few cows he has due to cancer. Registered Herefords, 4 pairs with calves 2 weeks to 3 months old, with a Registered bull also that is 26 months old. I think he is high but really don't want to counter with a lower offer due to his condition. What would your opinion be for some average genetics.
What are they worth?
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Do you really even want the bull?
I'd give no more than $8,000 for the cows and calves assuming the cows are 4 years old or less. Also assuming the are nice looking with sound feet and good udders.
I'd give no more than $8,000 for the cows and calves assuming the cows are 4 years old or less. Also assuming the are nice looking with sound feet and good udders.
As far as what they are worth? Beats me.
Son of Butch
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Average 5 yr old [4th calf] registered hereford cow with small calf at her side should be worth at least $2500.
The 7 yr old cow must have missed at least one calving cycle.
A see craigslist ads "sucker fishing" exposed commercial cow/calf pairs for $3500+
The 7 yr old cow must have missed at least one calving cycle.
A see craigslist ads "sucker fishing" exposed commercial cow/calf pairs for $3500+
Nesikep
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Can you get some pictures?
I think if the cows are decent $2500 for a pair isn't bad.. offer $12K for the works gets you a deal on the bull. In 4 months you sell into the spring market and make a good portion of the money back, even in a declining market spring is a good time to sell calves.
I think if the cows are decent $2500 for a pair isn't bad.. offer $12K for the works gets you a deal on the bull. In 4 months you sell into the spring market and make a good portion of the money back, even in a declining market spring is a good time to sell calves.
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tom4018
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He was without a bull for a while, most of these cows they bought for his daughter to show and then kept them. I know they missed at least one breeding due to lack of bull.Son of Butch":2obhkaot said:
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tom4018
Dumb Old Farmer
Not got any pics right now, he wants $13,500 for the package. I think it is too high but will just pass, don't want to offer less because of his medical condition. He thinks he has more than he has, just because they got papers. In our area Hereford calves don't sell very good, but the baldies do. I would like to have one pair with a heifer calf. He thinks he can sell them off Craigslist as package, been 3 local people pass on them because of price.Nesikep":3a1qd1t1 said:
tom4018":38iddiwz said:
He is extremely proud of them.
Son of Butch
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I'm not, craigslist ads are often way over priced, because it costs them nothing to post an ad.Lazy M":fnih0weo said:
Son of Butch
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Light run on cattle, but saw a 3 yr old commercial Hereford cow exposed to bull with 4 month heifer calf at her side sell for $1850.
If those were here in South Texas, I'd be all over them. Some commercial Herefords, which had already weaned their first calf and were bred back to brahman bulls, went for $2600 last week. I am looking for a good set of Hereford cows.
Aaron
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tom4018":gd5uib9k said:
For the age of the calves at side, I wouldn't go a dime over $2k per pair. And that's only if they are just dandy pairs. I like to see money, make more money. Cancer can't be too bad if he is sky-high on price yet. If I was terminal, I would just be glad to see them go to a good home - care less about price.
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