greenbean
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Hello everyone, I'm trying to figure out what breed I should get to grow up and finish. I was thinking Jerseys but I don't know if this is a good idea or not? From what I've read, you don't get as much meat from them because they are meant for dairy. Half of them will be for me, my family, and friends, the other half will be sold. Right now we're only looking to start with a few, maybe 4-8 or somewhere around that area. I have access to some Jersey steers, ages ranging from 2 months to 12 months. The 12 month olds are 600+ lbs and $400 each, I'm not sure of the younger ones weights. Does that sound like a good deal for the 12 month olds? I also have access to some bottle babies, however I think I'd like to start out with already weaned ones because everyone keeps telling me they die a lot of the time, is this true? I also have access to other breeds, Herefords, Angus, and some others I don't know what they are, I think it's like Zebu or something? I don't know the prices of these though, a guy that lives down the road from me raises them, I'll be calling him tomorrow to get some information on them. So do you think I should go with Jerseys or look for a different breed?
I kind of want something smaller so I won't be as scared to go into the pasture :lol:
I'm kind of thinking if I do get Jerseys I want some heifers, I'm not sure if I want to deal with steers. Well that doesn't go for just Jerseys.
Sorry if my questions are kind of stupid, I'm new to this and would love yalls opinions and advice.
~Amber
I kind of want something smaller so I won't be as scared to go into the pasture :lol:
I'm kind of thinking if I do get Jerseys I want some heifers, I'm not sure if I want to deal with steers. Well that doesn't go for just Jerseys.
Sorry if my questions are kind of stupid, I'm new to this and would love yalls opinions and advice.
~Amber