HAY MAKER said:
You start ranchin you will lose those calluses on your rear from sittin a horse and get em on your hands from digging post holes..........mite wanna think about that...............good luck
Exactly! Ranching is mostly maintenence work...maintaining/building/rebuilding fences, buildings, water lines, equipment, corrals... It never ends :? .
In my limited experience of almost 13 years, I spend roughly 40% of my time on maintenence, 30% on cattle/horses, and 30% on office work and meetings. The office/mtg schedule should actually be a full-time job, but I can't devote that time to it.
In regards to physical strength, I'm not a big person, 5'5", 125 pounds, (well maybe closer to 130 lately, been eating the Ben & Jerry's ice cream heavily lately :lol: ). And I can do 95% of this by myself. Granted, I do have the use of equipment, and if I get myself into a bind, I can call friends to help me. It's not a matter of physical strength, but a matter of thinking things through to come up with a different way to get them done. Mental strength is a far greater attribute than physical strength in ranching :wink: .
I agree with others though, you should get a degree, and be able to provide for your family with a better profession. Agriculture is a hard way to make a living, especially if you're supporting three children.
Good luck!
