missjones
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- Location
- Leicestershire
So the land I have access to already has sheds, a crush (not sure which condition) etc and as I want to keep the farm with diversity to limit the need for working else where (and now being a lot less scsred of cattle) im thinking of a micro beef enterprise.. like 2-5 calfs to grow.train around people and ai to high genetic bulls. (this will limit costs for bulls and limit my fears of a bull knocking about the place)
Looking to retain the initial stock to keep breeding from so im not buying in new cattle all the time.
* want to finish beef calfs off grass
* outdoor as much as possible, light footed (belted?)
* outdoor calving as natural as possible
* easy going temperament
Any ideas on breeds? Any info will be gratefully received and its a long term goal but want to start researching now as I have time..
Ideas on costs? Buying mother & daughter a good idea?
Anyone in leics/rugby area who wouldnt mind a volunteer at weekends?
Thanks
Looking to retain the initial stock to keep breeding from so im not buying in new cattle all the time.
* want to finish beef calfs off grass
* outdoor as much as possible, light footed (belted?)
* outdoor calving as natural as possible
* easy going temperament
Any ideas on breeds? Any info will be gratefully received and its a long term goal but want to start researching now as I have time..
Ideas on costs? Buying mother & daughter a good idea?
Anyone in leics/rugby area who wouldnt mind a volunteer at weekends?
Thanks