Shelly
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Yesterday I mentioned we were buying black bulls, well there's two or three reasons why.
First, this is my last calving season. The cows are to be sold this coming fall or winter.
Second, the cows will sell better being bred black. And, if the market goes all to hell in the meantime for bred cows, we'll keep them and have all those shiny, black calves the buyers want.
Third, my husband has built himself up a pretty good business selling the hay instead of feeding it to the cows. He made alot more money in hay sales this winter than what he'll ever get out of the cattle.
Fourth, we have to buy bulls anyways because we lost one a month ago and the second one is a bit of a poor breeder. That's obvious from the lack of calves were getting from him. :roll:
Honestly, the thought of selling the cows and quitting the cattle business cold turkey is a bit of a frightening concept. I'm hoping I can talk him into buying 30-40 steers to feed every year. I NEED cattle on this place to keep me occupied! I have already offered my services to the best friend part time just so I can be around cows. I've had a few weeks to accept the idea that we won't be having any of our own, but I'm still not used to it. I seem to develop this huge lump in my throat and my eyes start to sting with tears. Lord, I'll be a blubbering fool the day they sell.
First, this is my last calving season. The cows are to be sold this coming fall or winter.
Second, the cows will sell better being bred black. And, if the market goes all to hell in the meantime for bred cows, we'll keep them and have all those shiny, black calves the buyers want.
Third, my husband has built himself up a pretty good business selling the hay instead of feeding it to the cows. He made alot more money in hay sales this winter than what he'll ever get out of the cattle.
Fourth, we have to buy bulls anyways because we lost one a month ago and the second one is a bit of a poor breeder. That's obvious from the lack of calves were getting from him. :roll:
Honestly, the thought of selling the cows and quitting the cattle business cold turkey is a bit of a frightening concept. I'm hoping I can talk him into buying 30-40 steers to feed every year. I NEED cattle on this place to keep me occupied! I have already offered my services to the best friend part time just so I can be around cows. I've had a few weeks to accept the idea that we won't be having any of our own, but I'm still not used to it. I seem to develop this huge lump in my throat and my eyes start to sting with tears. Lord, I'll be a blubbering fool the day they sell.