[havasu]

I am a novice when it comes to cattle, but living in the Inland Empire of Southern California, I frequent the many dairy farms in the area so my grandchildren can appreciate these great creatures.

 

[cattle]

Glad to have you join us havasu!

 

[Flywheel]

How often do you visit dairy farms?

 

[havasu]

We take the Granddaughter out to see the cows at least once a week. She really gets a kick out of them, and I talk to them. They seem to enjoy it.

 

[dgeiger]

I am new to the forum we have 6 pair and one bull all Angus in central Oklahoma.

 

[Alice]

Hello

There are cows in various fields around here. I've got to get a photo to see what they are.


Do you kill and butcher your own cows, or have someone else do it for you?

 

[singhran]

Regards,
Ranjan

 

[singhran]

Hi Everyone,

Am new to the cattle farming , i will like to know more details About the cost and the benefits out of it

 

[RanchWife]

It's a great idea if you're using someone else's money. Do you have a wealthy ex or something like that???

 

[singhran]

Nothing as such, will like to know how can I get funded and start this business

 

[Fairfarmhand]

My best advice....Go slow. Buy 3-4 head with cash and learn on them. After 2 years, slowly increase the size of your herd. Would you rather make a mistake on 3 cows or 30?

The farmers who lose their shirts are the ones who go into deep debt for animals and equipment and have a drought/illness/something that impact their cash flow so they can't make the payments.

Read some good books. Anything by Heather Smith Thomas is VERY good. Her Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle will really familiarize you with the ins and outs of raising animals.

Take some classes at your local extension agency.

http://www.cattleforum.com/entries/Wannabe-Farmers-Reading-List.html

Farming is not a get rich quick scheme. It takes lots of time to learn what you need to know. My family's been doing it for years and we're still learning stuff.

 

[jchandler]

Thanks fairfarmhand. That was great.

 

[DoubleR]

Welcome y'all!

 

[DoubleR]

I am a novice when it comes to cattle, but living in the Inland Empire of Southern California, I frequent the many dairy farms in the area so my grandchildren can appreciate these great creatures.

Hey there Glad you joined us here!

 

[havasu]

Hey girl. We meet again on yet another forum. People might start watching us!

 

[DoubleR]

Hey girl. We meet again on yet another forum. People might start watching us!

Sneaky! Sneaky! Great minds frequent great forums

 

[jbardellini]

Hey girl. We meet again on yet another forum. People might start watching us!

Yep were everywhere

 

[BlackDog]

Sneaky! Sneaky! Great minds frequent great forums

Indeed! Ya never know where some of us will pop up!