Originally Posted by
SkyHigh
Wow, that sounds like fun. I hope to have a big herd like that one day. I never thought I would be cattleman.
Right now we are cell grazing. My plan is to save a few pastures for them to graze on over the winter and supplement with bailed alfalfa.
We are totally new to the cattle business but so far it has been a lot of fun.
Skyhigh
First question.... Square or round bailed?
I dont know about the market where you are... Now that I think about it, I have no idea where you are. But around here a square bail of good alfalfa is anywhere from 5-15 dollars. Seeing as how a single cow/bull will go through any where from 10-15 of those a week, during the hardest parts of the winter, that is going to get expensive quick. If you have the land, I would suggest fencing off 10-20 acres for just good hay. Cut, Rake and Bail it yourself. It is a big investment upfront, but it will pay off in the long term, many many many times over. We Bail/Roll 50+acres of hay/alfalfa every year...
I can recommend a few names of good equipment if you arent certain on what to buy.
It is alot of work, but it is quite rewarding at the end of the year.