I'm thinking of future in cattle

[FutureBreeder2013]

??? what is everything i will need to learn and study before i will be able to successfully start my future farm?

 

[Jill]

Find someone that you know in your area that is successful and soak up everything they know, maybe get a job as a helper or apprentice in exchange for them teaching you what you need.

 

[red]

bump since I moved it.

 

[xxcc]

the first thing you need to do is set a goal as to what you want to do that will fit your personality.  what is your end goal?

 

[FutureBreeder2013]

my goal is to become a descent breeder by breeding some good steer and heifer calves and maybe with time become know in the show world

 

[CM Cattle]

Good luck! (welcome)

 

[FutureBreeder2013]

thanks..i still have around 4 years til i start but its never to early to start

 

[farmboy]

you need money

 

[Rustynail]

Here is what you do.  Go to college and get a degree in a field where you can make good money.  Get a full time job,  work extremely hard until you have some money set aside.  Then start a herd.  Spend all you nights and weekend working you tail off you that you can go to work and rest.  Of  course you must still do well at your job so you can support your ranch. <cowboy>

 

[LN]

you need money

Ain't that the truth.

 

[knabe]

my goal is to become a descent breeder by breeding some good steer and heifer calves and maybe with time become know in the show world

i think i'd rather be an ascent breeder.

 

[ruhtram]

Futurebreeder2013, are you showing cattle? If you show, are you buying your show cattle? If you answer yes to both of these then I would recommend spending your money on show heifers. There are a lot of heifers that had a great show carrier then made great cows. You can also market your off spring better if your heifer was successful. Personally I liked showing steers better, so i always got OK heifers and decent steers. Looking back now I wish I would of spent more on the heifers not steers. Now's the perfect time for you to build your herd before you go off to college or what ever your plans are for after school. Hope this opens some light for you. -mike

 

[FutureBreeder2013]

Futurebreeder2013, are you showing cattle? If you show, are you buying your show cattle? If you answer yes to both of these then I would recommend spending your money on show heifers. There are a lot of heifers that had a great show carrier then made great cows. You can also market your off spring better if your heifer was successful. Personally I liked showing steers better, so i always got OK heifers and decent steers. Looking back now I wish I would of spent more on the heifers not steers. Now's the perfect time for you to build your herd before you go off to college or what ever your plans are for after school. Hope this opens some light for you. -mike

wish i had a place to start a herd ... thats why i have to wait til i graduate to buy anything ... i hate that im getting such a late start at this business because from what ive learned you need every ounce of experience you can get

 

[ruhtram]

Do you show cattle?

 

[FutureBreeder2013]

ivw hown dairy one year (at one show) the dairy i worked at who  raised the heifer. i helped wash and slick shear her on the day of the show but other than i dont have any other way to show because i dont have anywhere to raise anything yet. lol i guess you can say im a country boy stuck in the city.

 

[ruhtram]

Did you show through 4-H or FFA? or just at an open Show?

 

[FutureBreeder2013]

open show. the heifer had to much condition on her for dairy so she didnt do to well lol

 

[AAOK]

Here is what you do.  Go to college and get a degree in a field where you can make good money.  Get a full time job,  work extremely hard until you have some money set aside.  Then start a herd.  Spend all you nights and weekend working you tail off you that you can go to work and rest.  Of  course you must still do well at your job so you can support your ranch. <cowboy>

THIS IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU'LL GET!!!

 

[ruhtram]

I would agree on going to college, but in the mean time i would join a local 4-H club or F.F.A chapter if your school offers it. You don't necessarily have to complete animal related projects, but you can network (meet) with people that potentially could help you. I've made some quality friendships through 4-H. It would be stupid to just wait until after your out of college to start pursuing your dreams. Another reason you shouldn't wait until after you go to school is, you might find out this isn't want you like doing. Joining a club or chapter could really same you some time and money. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask. -mike

 

[FutureBreeder2013]

waiting until i get a place of my own is my only way to start a herd up thats why i have to wait so long and thanks for all of the info guys ill have to look into my schools ffa