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| CAMPMEAT:
The ranchers I know up here got out of the business. They ran maybe 300-500 head and made no money. They each have several thousand acres. 365 a year, 24/7. Not a good idea.... AVOID it like the plaque. |
| GEARHEAD:
im with Camp......unless your simply throwing in some animals, that he cares for and you collect a percentage on the sales.......yeah...avoid it. my buddy runs alot of head, commits all his time to them, when not working and is missing out on raising his kids, and frankly i think he barely breaks even after all is said and done and paid for and repaired and paid for again. |
| Gringo31:
There is some sound advice on here. If he has grass to burn, avoid all the trouble, "rent" it to someone that already has cows for half a beef. They maintain. :twocents: |
| seth30:
Thanks for all the advice, the plan is to raise them and then slaughter. I dont know all the ins and outs yet, thats why I asked and got some great insight on it. Thanks a lot :tup: I myself only plan (pending on many factors) on buying a few and then paying a perctance to the land owner after the slaughter. |
| Gringo31:
I would do some quick math to (again, depending what your goal is) to look at price to buy and don't forget the cut and wrap costs compared to what you can just go out and buy. Your margin will/should be your average daily gain. I'd guess on the island you can feed them for 4-5 months tops? That big tall stuff has little nutritional value....I'd suggest mowing it if you expect to see any real good gains. You may want to look at your "investment" in the event one dies as well..... One more suggestion is to buy 12-14 month old freemartin dairy heifers, they are cheaper than the beef breeds and eat very well. There on the island I know of one guy who is raising heifers, you might be able to buy direct from him?? PM me if you need a name or number. Good Luck! |
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