brettdachickenfarmer
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Thanx Jim, I have decided to go with a Holstein or Holstein cross with a swiss, that seems to be a good breed that has adapted well with the local climates. I have a place to finish them lined up, now I would like some input on feed, I have people telling me that show feed is the best bet and others telling me all I need is some good "half n half" of rolled corn and barley, the latter being the cheapest, I am not gonna show these steers I am just gonna finish them off and sell one to offset the costs, so the rolled corn and barley should suffice correct? Also alph-alpha hay is good quality around here so that is what I will use for the hay. The local concensus is to finish this breed to around 1300 lbs. I would like to get the feed and hay lined up before purchasing the steers but some say to wait, I have the funds to purchase enough feed to finish them off but I am wondering if I should buy in increments and watch prices and buy when it is on sale or low. Any input on this is welcome. As for hay that will be the way to go, the last cut is usually mid september depending on when it starts cooling off. Thanx to all for the suggestions and information.