And while in a feedlot they're not getting much exercise or the chance to learn about pawing through snow to become better foragers, which is what they'll be every winter for the rest of their life. JMO, but the cornstalks and hay fields sounded good. It all depends on the result you're looking for. I felt good about wintering calves on straight hay and snowballs one winter, until I realized they weren't gaining any weight.

If you're happy with the outcome, you ought to be happy with the price. If you were'nt happy with the results on the cornstalks, then this sounds like the better option for you.