Looking for Red angus replacements

[okangusguy]

Hey guys I am looking for 50-75 head of spring born red angus replacement heifers. I am pretty particular in what I am looking for. I am wanting heifers that will mature into 1200-1300 pound cows. They must also be easy keeping and have lots of capasity. I would consider heifers weighing between 450-600 lbs. All red is a must. I am finding heifers of this quality some what hard to come a cross. Does anyone have any for sale of know anyone that does. If so drop me a line. Thanks

[leanin' H]

Contact BRG here on ranchers. He has some of the best Red Angus cattle out there in my humble opinion. Good Luck! And Welcome!

[nortexsook]

I'm sure BRG can set you up, for a fee of course. He was saying something about $1.35 per pound a while back so look to pay $800+ for open heifers that will not be ready to breed until next spring.

Good luck on making that work out for ya!

[PureCountry]

Just my opinion but I think a person is better in these situations to pay a little more and buy breds or pairs. If you can find the heifers, you can find the cows. If heifers cost you 7-800 now, they'll cost you twice that by the time you get your first return on investment. That's 14-1600.

Pay 12-1400 for pairs right now, and you'll get a cheque this fall. Same math, just saving yourself 2 years of labour that most of us never pay ourselves for.

Like I said, just my opinion.

[leanin' H]

[okangusguy]

The way I have it figured is a 550 lb heifer at 1.30 is $715. It will cost me about $200-$250 to keep them and breed them. So lets say next fall I have $1000 in them. If I can find the kind of heifers I am looking for I can get $1350 to $1450. That is a profit of $350-450. My opinion is that quality always sells. I would rather invest a little more now. This has always worked real good for us in the past. Our neighbor we usually buy heifers from is not selling any this fall that is why I am looking.

[PureCountry]

[Justin]

i'm not trying to talk you out of anything, but i would wait a little while, save some feed and buy bred heifers. that way you'll have a better idea of what kind of cows they are going to be and you can feel a little better about them turning in to the type of cows you are wanting to keep around. just my opinion......

[BRG]

Some say it isn't a good idea, maybe it isn't and maybe it is, you and your wallet are the only ones that know for sure. If you can locate some cows, or bred heifers that are the type you want, it may be wise to wait, but then again, I get more calls after the first of the year for Red Angus females, than I do any other time of the year. The price will be higher and the supply will be lower.

As to what you are wanting, I am sure we can locate some heifers like you are wanting. The biggest problem I see is trucking. The amount you are looking for isn't a full load and the trucking per head will be more than if you got a full load. If you would like me to try to locate you some, send me a PM and we can discuss. Check out our website and see if our cattle are the kind you are looking for, if they are not, then maybe I am not the source you are needing. Either way, it is nice to see someone wanting some good Red Angus females.

Bryan
www.gillredangus.com

[nortexsook]

Here ya go:

http://www.cattlerange.com/009C-SM/009C497-201.html[/url]

[Hay Feeder]

Phillips Cattle Co Cabool, Mo AI sired and all home raised. Several 1000 acre operation so plenty to pick from

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