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| seth30:
One of the land owners that lets me hunt his property hinted at me getting into the cattle buisness with him. This will be a small herd of 20. Looking at craigs list for calves I see most listed at 1200-1500 bucks. What profit is normal for a full grown cow. The cattle im looking at is either going to be angus or herferd. Thanks for any insight into this :hello: |
| Gringo31:
--- Quote ---What profit is normal for a full grown cow. --- End quote --- Profit? I don't think there is a "normal" profit.... As far as your question....I have a few for you. What is the end goal? Is it to eat pasture, eat your own beef or is it a true business model where you are looking to make money? What are your plans in the winter? Is this east or west side? Facilities, equipment, fences.............etc.... |
| Killmore:
Go to the toppenish livestock web site to get a idea on prices, If you got pasture you may make a few bucks but if you keep them through the winter and feed hay then that's a different story. |
| iRem:
Look for cattle auctions to purchase calves if you want to raise them up and maybe make a profit! Get your self a Bull and have a few ladies to make a few babies!! It all depends on how many acres you have to work with, food source, predation, facilities and so on! Good luck!! |
| 50CalJim:
--- Quote from: seth30 on June 08, 2012, 10:12:09 AM ---One of the land owners that lets me hunt his property hinted at me getting into the cattle buisness with him. This will be a small herd of 20. Looking at craigs list for calves I see most listed at 1200-1500 bucks. What profit is normal for a full grown cow. The cattle im looking at is either going to be angus or herferd. Thanks for any insight into this :hello: --- End quote --- My advice is don't be buying Calves for 1,200-1,500 Dollars off Craiglist. :yike: They don't even come close to costing that much. :tup: |
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