...that is the question. I think I'm over thinking the job so wondered what the collective thought?
I can get my hands on a decent number of well reared Native X weaned calves. Do I buy now or do I wait?
First cut is in the bag for winter, 2nd cut isnt worth cutting yet but grazing it won't do any harm. Weaned calves aren't going to need a lot outside at the minute.
My main thought is therefore buy. If I have to feed early, fine as they're going to eat less now than in 6 months. If I have to replace in January/February and it's too expensive I will have decent beasts to sell rather than a lorry load of smaller cattle that are given away.
Anyway, thoughts please
I can get my hands on a decent number of well reared Native X weaned calves. Do I buy now or do I wait?
First cut is in the bag for winter, 2nd cut isnt worth cutting yet but grazing it won't do any harm. Weaned calves aren't going to need a lot outside at the minute.
My main thought is therefore buy. If I have to feed early, fine as they're going to eat less now than in 6 months. If I have to replace in January/February and it's too expensive I will have decent beasts to sell rather than a lorry load of smaller cattle that are given away.
Anyway, thoughts please