What's the best way to "liquidate" a small herd?

[texanstraders]

Not sure if this is the right spot for this question, but here goes...We've decided to sell off the herd of Shorthorns we have. 5 cows,5 calves, and a bull. All are registered with WHR lineage. Its all good stock and all in the 3-5 year range.Our business model was club calves and we've done quite well. I have one calf right now that will be a great show calf.(she should bring 2k)..I'd rather not run them through an auction and would prefer to sell them as a lot. Anyone have any thoughts????
We've decided to sell now because we lost the lease land we had and we have over-grazed our property. Last years winter rains here in Texas just killed us. I need a year to re-seed and get some more lease land set... Thanks

 

[cowboy43]

Where in Tx are you located, selling at auction you will receive market value and pay commission, check out craigs list under farm and garden , I see catttle listed with pictures quite often there and it is no charge to list and cattle can be listed all over Tx in different cities

 

[texanstraders]

I put an ad on the Dallas Craigslist. I am north of McKinney. I have enough hay to winter them, so I'm not concerned or desperate to sell them right away. Actually I did good on hay. I have about 400 day supply right now based on my consumption calculations.. I'd love to sell the herd and then sell the hay.

 

[bigag03]

Check with your breed association for a local consignment sale. That type of auction will be much better than taking them to the sale barn.

 

[Cattleman200]

What about some of your prior clients that you have sold calves to? Would they possibly be interested? Also what kind of money would you be expecting on the group? I might know someone that would be interested.


Circle H Ranch

 

[texanstraders]

I want 9k for the lot. I will give the buyer 20 bales of net wrap to go with the herd. I will prvide details if interested. Have vet records. All the stock has WHR bloodlines. WHR has an in herd use interest in the bull, but buyer gets full possesion.

 

[Stocker Steve]

Do you have a bred association newsletter that you can advertise in?
Do you have contacts you bought cattle from who may want them back?

 

[Cattleman200]

Hey, I sent you a PM about your cattle. Please check it. Thanks

Circle H Ranch

 

[watson brangus]

I am just getting into the club calf biz coming from a registered brangus herd... Send me an email, I may be interested. [email protected]