Jeanne - Simme Valley
Well-known member
Cowbelle, come back. Don't let others scare you away. Maybe your "cow" is actually a show heifer. If so, let us know, like how old she is, how much she weighs. Show heifers need different feed than just "a cow".
If she is a purebred cow that you want to start a herd with, that's fine. If she isn't bred and she's old enough, you need to be getting her bred soon. Mature cattle just need grass, good mineral, clean water & a good health program, including deworming.. You need to discuss local heath programs with your vet or extension agent.
In my business, $1500 is not much to pay for a PB female. I'm getting $1000 for cows hanging on the rail, so a good breeder sure is worth $1500. Heck, I wouldn't sell many of my open heifers for less than $1500 - just my bottom enders.
By the way guys, I'll sell my pukey twin heifer for less
I just had 4 finished steers shipped on the rail and they brought between $987 and $1322 (avg $1191 - 3 graded choice & 1 graded Select) 13.5 - 14.5 months old. So, if steers can bring that kind of money, a breeding female is worth more.
If she is a purebred cow that you want to start a herd with, that's fine. If she isn't bred and she's old enough, you need to be getting her bred soon. Mature cattle just need grass, good mineral, clean water & a good health program, including deworming.. You need to discuss local heath programs with your vet or extension agent.
In my business, $1500 is not much to pay for a PB female. I'm getting $1000 for cows hanging on the rail, so a good breeder sure is worth $1500. Heck, I wouldn't sell many of my open heifers for less than $1500 - just my bottom enders.
By the way guys, I'll sell my pukey twin heifer for less
I just had 4 finished steers shipped on the rail and they brought between $987 and $1322 (avg $1191 - 3 graded choice & 1 graded Select) 13.5 - 14.5 months old. So, if steers can bring that kind of money, a breeding female is worth more.