There’s no need to choose your favorite - you can have both cows and chickens living together on your farm! Ruminants and poultry have a harmonious and mutually beneficial relationship that offers...
Category: Raising Cows
A cow will cost anywhere from $750 for a basic Corriente cow, right up to $9,500 for a prize-winning Santa Gertrudis. First-time farmers typically pay between $1,200 to $1,700 for their first cow(s),...
Buying Beef Cattle: What You Need To Know To Start Your Herd
Buying beef cattle requires choosing the right breed at the right price, providing sufficient feed and treating this like a business. With planning and preparation, you can avoid many of the common...
Jersey beef is one of the best-tasting beef out ther. Being tender, juicy, and well marbled, many dairy farmers around the world are turning to Jerseys for beef after their milking period ends....
The famous Bushwacker bull is still alive at 17 years old but has been in retirement for 8 years and is used for natural breeding. His net worth is estimated at $2,000,000 while his owner turned down...
Sustaining 1 dairy cow typically requires 2 to 5 acres of land, but it does depend on location and what kind of pasture you have. Mild climates require more space as cows are on pasture year-round,...