csutton
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The goal is to create a commercial herd of around 90-100 head of cows. Looking for most productive option. So, what would you choose? Bred heifers or older bred cow/calf pairs? Any reason one is better than the other?
csutton":pw61pqnd said:The goal is to create a commercial herd of around 90-100 head of cows. Looking for most productive option. So, what would you choose? Bred heifers or older bred cow/calf pairs? Any reason one is better than the other?
Caustic Burno":14ttzxt2 said:csutton":14ttzxt2 said:The goal is to create a commercial herd of around 90-100 head of cows. Looking for most productive option. So, what would you choose? Bred heifers or older bred cow/calf pairs? Any reason one is better than the other?
Heavies or three in ones does away with a whole bunch of heifer problems. These girls know how to work.
PS Buy red cows as they are cheaper and you have more options with a red cow.
Caustic Burno":1m0hvtlu said:Heifers are a crap shoot at best and everyone you buy will be breed to a low BW bull including the 20% you pull.
csutton":lq1urf45 said:Caustic,
What type of red cattle would you think? I have a source for good charlais bulls, but right it is in the planning/wishing stage. Just looking to get some ideas to start shooting for.
Bigbull,
I was thinking the same, but also was wondering how hard it would be to get those cows on a calving schedule (for lack of better word).
Santas and Duhram Reds":2znsl4yg said:Santa Gertrudis would work with your Charolais in place of Red Brangus