I am looking into raising beef on my new property. I have 2.5 crossed-fenced pasture acres with barn (it was a horse property). It is established pasture mowed late this summer but has not had horses on it in at least 5 years. It is level, unirrigated, and has great sun exposure. I have never raised cows alone before but I have limited experience working on a dairy. I am sure i will have many questions but will search before I post.
For those familiar with the amount of rain we get here in the willamette valley, how many head can I comfortably raise? I don't want to overtax the pasture. I am looking for a sustainable number that I can feed through the summer here without irrigating the pasture.
Anyone local have a sustainable number?
Thanks for your help. Additionally if you have a link to any beginners guide or how starting from scratch would appreciate it!
For those familiar with the amount of rain we get here in the willamette valley, how many head can I comfortably raise? I don't want to overtax the pasture. I am looking for a sustainable number that I can feed through the summer here without irrigating the pasture.
Anyone local have a sustainable number?
Thanks for your help. Additionally if you have a link to any beginners guide or how starting from scratch would appreciate it!