Recent content by Lloyd

Hey there welcome! I'm doing something similar myself. I have 50 acres of usable land that i want to convert to pastures. Its all clear-cut pine, the stumps are almost all rotted away for the most part. Boy it's allot of work. I have a farm tractor but it's hard on the equipment. I sure wish I...

Agreed, I definitely don't want to build something then tear it down and build it the right way. Wise words Mark.

Yes that makes perfect sense to me. Medicine is also an art so I get that. Well said I am weary of these invasive species myself. I am motivated and have learned allot so far homesteading I'm sure ill tackle this issue. I'm always thinking of ways to make things work and try to make things...

Yeah, i like what you said. I do realize I won't make much the first few years and I would not keep a bull for sure with just a few cows. I would however build up according to pasture establishment etc. My plan is to break even or make a little profit to expand or profit. The main purpose would...

Thanks again Mark, well you certainly have the expertise. It sounds like you posted a document or attachment to your original post I don't see it through. Could you link some of your written items that you think most beneficial. I'm relieved to hear that there are comfortable variations in how...

I have never been to the stock yard out here in Silver City NC (closest to me and its big). Is it a normal thing for people to sell a pregnant cow calf pair like this. Is it a category that's regularly practiced in cattle sales etc?

Very grateful for your help and the coaching, this kind of advice is what i've been seeking out! I have read a few books and know a little about rotational grazing but this info is what i will be putting into practice for sure. I have learned a little about homesteading over the last 3 years and...

What do you have going on in your own property thus far. I'm also in NC, bought clear cut land 2 years ago. Have cleared 15 Ish acres thus far of 77. Plan on throwing goats on it to keep it down and add a few cows and do rotational grazing. We even have a chicken coop I build on an old trailer...

haha yeah i would hate to lose an animal. I'm wanting a larger breed, one that mows down forage well and in the end can be processed and eaten. Going to set up a 4 wire hot fence, hope that's enough wires to keep goats in. Thinking one pretty low to the ground. We are in a unique situation where...

Noted! Thanks for the advice, my neighbor knows allot about electric fencing. Old timer good guy. He is going to help me beginning next year to fence our 15 ish acres. I want at least a 4 wire HOT fence, hope that's enough for some starter goats.

Thanks Mr. Mudd, never thought about buying stockers. I'll have to read up on this method.

Yeah great advice, i certainly want to initiate rotational grazing. My neighbors never do it the cattle just wander wherever and the pastures are a mess. Thanks.

I'm new here too, we live on 77 acres in Bear Creek NC. Just starting out ourselves.

Good morning everyone, names Lloyd and I'm new to homesteading and cattle. A little about our situation. We purchased 122 acres in North Carolina in the Piedmont area in 2020, sold 45 acres last year, and paid off everything with the proceeds. So, we are left with 77 acres in total, but...