I am on the other boards, but new to BYH. It was suggested I come here for expert advice on cattle.
Question 1)
The property to be used is woods and brush. Is there a type of cattle that could do well there? No cleared pasture land. Should I start with goats / donkey?
2) Is there a way to know the going price / lb for a beef cow? My cousin raises angus / simmental (sp?) and has offered me a small discount to buy from him.. but it is a pretty good road trip and I don't know if it would be worth the gas money?
There is also an "organic" beef ad on CL for my area to buy 1/4, 1/2 or whole cow already butchered and packaged, $4/lb. Any ideas on what might be close to reasonable there?
http://pensacola.craigslist.org/grd/1838266191.html
Question 1)
The property to be used is woods and brush. Is there a type of cattle that could do well there? No cleared pasture land. Should I start with goats / donkey?
2) Is there a way to know the going price / lb for a beef cow? My cousin raises angus / simmental (sp?) and has offered me a small discount to buy from him.. but it is a pretty good road trip and I don't know if it would be worth the gas money?
There is also an "organic" beef ad on CL for my area to buy 1/4, 1/2 or whole cow already butchered and packaged, $4/lb. Any ideas on what might be close to reasonable there?
http://pensacola.craigslist.org/grd/1838266191.html