plumber_greg
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Didn't know what other board to ask this question on, so here goes. Just this morning I was given the option of using 440 acres of prime grass, as well as all the corrals, barns, etc., for free. No rent, no taxes, just have at it. It belongs to my uncle, he is at a time in his life when the cows have got to go. He doesn't need any money, and wants no one on his property renting it. His kids care nothing about cows, and don't need any money either. I am aware of the possiblilty of family problems in a deal like this, however, my uncle has been like my father for 35 years. So with no politics involved, what options are open for me? My own cow herd numbers 120 head, I have a full time job with the plumbing business, and all the money needed will be borrowed at 6 percent. I will have to borrow every penny for the purchase of the animals, but probably can pay for the day to day expenses. Would you buy pairs, yearling replacments, or nothing? I am not really interested in a stocker operation, because of the time constraints of my job. I don't want to buy cows to calve, because my busy time is now starting and I don't have time to take the proper care of them. If I cut the hay and pasture cows, I could probably run 100 head of cows and calves, maybe two potloads of heifers and sell some hay. I am sure this is not enough information, but I am tired of typing. What would y'all do? Thanks for your thoughts. gs