Raising Your Own Beef Cattle For Beginners

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  • Опубліковано 26 чер 2018
  • In this video, Jason from the Big Bear Homestead is talking about Raising Your Own Beef Cattle For Beginners. In this video, he talks about the things you need to know when buying your first beef cow. Jason will explain what to look for so that you know you are getting a good calf. This video should help the beginner and the experienced homesteader when it comes to buying your first beef cow.
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  • @TheBeaker59
    @TheBeaker59 10 місяців тому +8

    I retired from the corporate world bought 4 acres with a very nice home and sheds out of the city (lots of trout and deer hunting around here) Bought my self 4 steers 7 days old so through the worst for $30 each I am picking them up tomorrow finished kitting out the calf barn today and bought som CRM and calf meal I am very much looking forward to it :).
    As I told my old coworkers when I retired when asked what am I going to do with my time so far out in the country - ''going to buy me some steers and a big hat".

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  10 місяців тому +2

      Congratulations, enjoy your retirement...lol

  • @hhattingh
    @hhattingh 4 роки тому +31

    Jason you are doing God's work by sharing your knowledge. Thank you

  • @jodeemackenzie
    @jodeemackenzie 2 роки тому +18

    This video is so helpful. We just bought 2 calves and are bottle feeding them. Currently they are a week and a half old, I’m loving the experience though!

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому +10

      Awesome!!! If you guys run into any issues please shoot us an email. We will help out any way we can

    • @msladebeatz
      @msladebeatz Рік тому +2

      How's it going with the calves?

  • @theresa121075
    @theresa121075 6 років тому +13

    That was a really good video. It definitely answered some of the questions I had about beef cows.

  • @brambleberrycreekhomestead6883
    @brambleberrycreekhomestead6883 4 роки тому +19

    Starting my homestead hopefully later this year, eventually I hope to learn about cattle. So thank you for this valuable info!

  • @SunnySlopeHomestead
    @SunnySlopeHomestead 3 роки тому +19

    Dad jokes .... cow taking dump as you’re explaining hip size 😆😆😆 you’re my kinda of channel

  • @danno1800
    @danno1800 2 роки тому +2

    Good information- I have subscribed! Thanks for posting these useful videos.

  • @BonneTerreHomestead
    @BonneTerreHomestead 6 років тому +5

    Good information!! Loved Carol on this!! Made me laugh out loud!! LOL

  • @USAwarrior500
    @USAwarrior500 5 років тому +5

    Great Video!! I was raised on a ranch out in California on the central coast near Santa Barbara! We have quite a few Cattle Ranches out in our area. I learned a few things about Beef Cattle i didn't know before i am now a new subscriber and supporter to your channel!

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for those kind words and the sub, I hope you are still around. Do you have a homestead now?

  • @handcraftedarts4246
    @handcraftedarts4246 5 років тому +2

    I like these videos. I'm learning a lot about cattle I did not know. Thank Mr. Bear

  • @LetTheWritersWrite
    @LetTheWritersWrite 5 років тому +18

    Loved the info! I love channels that actually give real advice. Subbed immediately.

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      THANKS, hope you are still subbed and finding our video still packed full of information

    • @ugonnaduru1444
      @ugonnaduru1444 2 роки тому

      Hi

  • @laurenw1168
    @laurenw1168 2 роки тому +9

    So much good information here! My husband and I are looking for a property right now and I can't wait to start raising beef for my family. I get the feeling subscribing to your channel is going to help a ton

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words. Can't wait to hear about your homestead once you get it

    • @readrothbard153
      @readrothbard153 5 місяців тому +1

      Did you buy some property? If so, did you start raising cattle? My wife and I are looking at 2 pieces and will make an offer this week hopefully. Looking forward to starting some beef cattle

  • @adamlavigne3626
    @adamlavigne3626 2 роки тому +6

    I'm about to raise me some of them FANCY wagyu cow but just for me I'm about to be 150 percent self sufficient on my new land I'm excited gotta get my back fixed first but I'm real excited video had good info

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      How is it coming along? Did you get your cow? Thanks for watching and we hope you hit that subscribe button

  • @nexusfg
    @nexusfg 2 роки тому

    This video was very informative! Much appreciated

  • @JosephOjea316
    @JosephOjea316 Рік тому

    What a good video.. very informative. One of the best I’ve seen.

  • @NoKingButChrist1689
    @NoKingButChrist1689 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. I'm hoping to start raising these soon.

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      Go for it! and if you have any questions please let us know. Hope you hit that subscribe button and rang the bell so that way you can catch future videos

  • @ibrahimsaeed9121
    @ibrahimsaeed9121 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks. Very informative. Keep it up.

  • @RosySideFarm
    @RosySideFarm 3 роки тому +5

    We're getting Scottish Highlands for the 1st time in the spring. Can't wait! Just subscribed to your channel.

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  3 роки тому

      I am so jealous, always wanted highlands. Thanks.for watching and subscribing. Hope you hit the bell with all notifications.

  • @joshfump8238
    @joshfump8238 3 роки тому

    Fantastic video great information!

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful! Hope you hit that subscribe button and rung the bell so you can catch future videos and live shows. Don't forget to hit that bell also. Are you getting into cattle? Do you have any?

  • @anitagshillbillyhaven938
    @anitagshillbillyhaven938 6 років тому +7

    Great tips and info on what to look for, especially the way to check for the frame/stature of the calf.

  • @nickb8618
    @nickb8618 6 місяців тому +1

    From a son of a man that raised Herefords and angus. Black baldies are the way to go (Hereford angus x) superior hybrid vigor

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  6 місяців тому

      We raised a black baldie once. The meat was pretty great!

  • @kristenyoung2175
    @kristenyoung2175 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for this information.

  • @caitrionalott1356
    @caitrionalott1356 3 роки тому

    Great video lots of useful information

  • @missauls0749
    @missauls0749 4 роки тому +3

    Just found this channel. thanks for ur info. love from indonesia.

  • @laurenkelley8933
    @laurenkelley8933 3 роки тому

    im getting ready too get three beef calfs for my FFA project and im super excited but im a beginner and a little nervous, this video helped a ton thank you very much.

    • @KCNicole
      @KCNicole 2 роки тому

      That's exactly why I'm here. My daughter just got 2 herefords for FFA

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      You got this!

  • @Sue-ec6un
    @Sue-ec6un 3 роки тому

    Good advice!

  • @christiebetts4970
    @christiebetts4970 3 роки тому

    Very helpful, thankyou

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  3 роки тому

      What did you find the most helpful? Do you have cows or are you thinking about getting cows? Thanks for watching and we hope you have hit that subscribe button so you can get notifications on future videos and Livestreams.

  • @tiredoflies6247
    @tiredoflies6247 4 роки тому +2

    Beautiful videos of your life brother! You guys are living the dream! Much love from germany!

  • @tocafish
    @tocafish 4 місяці тому

    Thank you!

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  4 місяці тому

      You're welcome!, Thanks for watching. Hope you hit the subscribe button and rang the bell

  • @lazarusrize
    @lazarusrize Рік тому +3

    I don’t own any cattle, but I enjoy learning. Great job presenting, sir! I think I’d like to go to a cattle auction one of these days. I’m always driving past the one out by me, and it looks like a good time … maybe? 😂

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching! Cattle auctions are fun to watch. You should definitely check one out if you get the chance

  • @TheRedneckGamer556
    @TheRedneckGamer556 Рік тому +1

    Video is very informative, as I’m 14 gonna invest into day olds, I have experience from bottle feeding. I trying to start a business and hopefully get a couple calves by mid 2023

  • @yomadass408
    @yomadass408 5 років тому

    That pair on the thumbnail is AMAZING

  • @JanYi2023
    @JanYi2023 5 років тому

    Big thank you

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      Same to you thanks for watching hope you hit that subscribe button and rang the bell so you can get notifications of future videos

  • @leighb9086
    @leighb9086 Рік тому

    Thank you 🙏

  • @kennymaclaurin3683
    @kennymaclaurin3683 4 роки тому +1

    Hello Jason from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @Matt-qg2nk
    @Matt-qg2nk 4 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @livingonthemeadows7273
    @livingonthemeadows7273 3 роки тому

    Just subscribe, planning on getting some Dexter cows first. Thanks for info

  • @naturalhealthresourcecente3485
    @naturalhealthresourcecente3485 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for the info. Sounds good. I have been putting this off. Maybe I have been too much of a cow ard to try. Time to get started. I just hope you didn't steer me wrong. LOL

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  10 місяців тому

      Go for it! They will bring you enjoyment and maybe a little frustration at times but it is worth it.

  • @rileymartin2623
    @rileymartin2623 5 років тому +2

    The only reason someone would want to get into Registered Livestock is for show cattle or getting into the “designer” per-say meat market. Registered animals will be more expensive initially and for beginners it would definitely because much cheaper to get into cross-bred animals. That doesn’t say you couldn’t start with crossbreds and slowly introduce purebred cattle gradually into your herd down the road. You can even eventually throw in the same pure bred bull you use in your registered cattle with your crossbreds to get similar traits. It’s all in how you want to manage and what kind of market and profit margins you want to have

  • @lutherdavidedwards5572
    @lutherdavidedwards5572 Рік тому

    Thanks you

  • @osamabinnickbinladin
    @osamabinnickbinladin 9 місяців тому +1

    i like this guy

  • @onehundredacres723
    @onehundredacres723 5 років тому

    Iv just found this video and it's of big help we have a 100 acre property but just starting out and dairy calves are very cheap and mainly Jersey and Friesian and did the bottle and did lose a couple but it's a learning curve the question I have is I was told to cross them with a beef bull but to use an insemination kit as it's way less expensive than hiring a bull for just 5 claves we have thanks

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      Personally I would not go that route, we had very little luck with AI. As far as crossing a beef bred with a jersey make sure it is one of the smaller breds .

  • @dragonicwolf234
    @dragonicwolf234 Рік тому

    My fiancé and I are hoping to start our own homestead in the future, and while he has financial, gardening and business know how I’m looking to learn more about raising livestock even if just enough for ourselves

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  Рік тому +1

      Awesome, we just released a video about livestock for beginners. If you have any questions please feel free to email us, we will help in any way we can. Good luck.

  • @bobstouder9157
    @bobstouder9157 3 роки тому

    Very good information. I am getting some month old calves at the end of the month. Is there anything I need to be concerned about as far as giving antibiotics or other disease preventatives?

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  3 роки тому +1

      Yes don't give antibiotics unless the calf is sick and a vet said to give them to the calf to save its life. Never give them as a prevention.
      Keep the calves dry and as warm as possible.

  • @headfirst6227
    @headfirst6227 5 років тому

    These are not things the brand new meat farmers would know unless they study first. I totally agree that unless you take cows to a stock show or want a really big pet follow the breeders' guidance regarding what characteristics you want. Most people talk about the same characteristics you do so I'd expect those would also be premium priced. Body types happen and sounds like they follow about the same rules as for humans. Stats are important so thanks for the chart. I'll check it out.

  • @eadams7451
    @eadams7451 5 років тому +3

    Thank you! Of all the videos I've watched and books I've read, this has been the most informative. Were going to be a small operation as we only have a couple acres to work with and we dont want to overrun a pasture.
    We figure to purchase two calves and raise them, selling one to offset winter feeding cost for the second steer that we will take to butcher. Is this a good idea?

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  5 років тому +2

      Where do you plan on selling it? If you plan on selling it at a sale barn it really depends on the price of beef at the time you go to sale. If you plan on selling it yourself start getting the word out now and get someone to put a deposit down.
      But raising one and selling one is always a good idea, I would just sell it myself.and not go to a sale barn

    • @leannmeddings4068
      @leannmeddings4068 Рік тому +1

      2 cows on 2 acres? I think that isn't enough land for 2 unless you supplement with hay or feed. We had 7 on 4 acres and that is bad. I didn't have time to do any research on it. My husband and a friend went to an action and we ended up with 7. Anyway, one we sent to be butchered because of an injury that he had when we got him. Another one died from issues I won't go into, still too painful, pretty much ignorance on my part. My heart broke that day. Now down to 5 which is still too many. Going to send one out for meat here soon. 4 is still too many so we supplement. I know now what we can do/not do (there is always something coming up that throws me off). We got them early this year along with 4 lambs. It's been an overwhelming time for me since it's been on me to take care of the animals and I knew nothing about them before this. That said, they have brought me so much joy. Bovine are so curious and have made me laugh a lot. My lambs are so freaking sweet! So much cuteness there.
      After this novel, my point is do lots of research so your animals will have good health and you have less stress.

  • @mahaphoublue7644
    @mahaphoublue7644 Рік тому

    Ah thank you for this educational video, since understanding this I may try raise the native cow since those type of breed doesn’t exist in Cambodia if did so it cost triple price

  • @user-lv8es7tp3l
    @user-lv8es7tp3l 11 місяців тому

    Very useful information how many land is needed for 10 steers to be raised? Thank you for this informations

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  11 місяців тому

      That question is hard for me to answer because , it really depends on how well your salad bar is in the pastures that you intend on placing your cows and also on how you are going to graze them.

  • @mntngirl4512
    @mntngirl4512 2 роки тому +3

    Hi, We just bought 40 acres with a creek running through it but it’s been grazed pretty heavily from being leased to a pretty big cattle operation here in Colorado. It’s mostly sage brush except for the areas near the creek. Do you think this could support 2 steers or should we just stick to chickens 😂. Thanks for all your video info! Happy farming.

  • @spunky11111111
    @spunky11111111 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks, Ive been holding back on raising something, I have grass, firemen sez best thing for fire suppression is, "put animals on it." Thank you for sharing your knowledge ......!! I'm not scared no more !!

  • @jerielbrown732
    @jerielbrown732 3 роки тому

    I,m very intresting in your teaching i have cows ,oke regards Jack Brown ,a farmer from Suriname

  • @CedarCreekHomestead
    @CedarCreekHomestead 5 років тому

    I like your video, I love raising cattle. I also subd to your channel

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and the sub, hope you are still around and enjoying our content.

  • @rosetuckey8778
    @rosetuckey8778 3 роки тому

    Do you feed grain & hay? We have a holstein & a swiss. Both steers. We do not have good pasture yet. I was told to let them each have 2 scoop s of 14%grain & second cutting grass hay. Plus a scoop each of electrolytes. One is 4 months the other is almost 6 months

  • @josmycherelus5070
    @josmycherelus5070 4 роки тому +3

    Hi, What do you do to make the grass grow faster if you get no rains? Thank you.

    • @downbntout
      @downbntout 3 роки тому

      Never let your cattle graze lower than 20cm. The plant must have some leaves to catch sunlight, to use to grow. If it is grazed too short above ground, the roots will die back to shorter below ground! If the grass is kept long enough above ground, the surface of the ground will have shade and be cooler, and so be not dried out. If you take your cows off your grass at the right time, everything will go better and your grasslands will be better every year.

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      Pray for.rain, and keep doing the pasture rotation

  • @casandraking1876
    @casandraking1876 3 роки тому

    Thankyou

  • @Stomby85
    @Stomby85 5 років тому

    I don’t have a perimeter fence on my pasture. Could I use 3 strands of hot wire or poly rope to keep cattle in? Or am I asking for trouble?

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  5 років тому

      It depends on your cows and your predator population, food and water sources.

  • @rana4232
    @rana4232 4 роки тому

    Great job explaining
    You should start classes in Florida for people like me . For more personalized education.
    Thank you sir

  • @bingo45373
    @bingo45373 6 років тому +13

    One this days I will have a beef cow

  • @alanmoore9962
    @alanmoore9962 2 роки тому +1

    If you get a calf that is 1-2months old and put him straight on grass, you will end up stunting the calf. They will not turn out to be any where close to having full potential feed to growth efficiency. What you need to do to fast wean a calf properly is give the calf "creep feed" (Calf Starter Grain) immediately free choice. It will take it a while to eat it and like it, but the calf will keep trying it curiously until he likes it. This takes 2-4 days on average. When the calf can consume over 2 pounds in a single day, then the rumen (stomachs) will be full developed (usually takes about 2 weeks) and only then will the calf be able to get all the nutrients out of eating grass.

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому +1

      At 1 to 2 months you should still be bottle feeding that calf also. There is no reason to force feed a calf commercial feed. You can offer it to the calf but you should still either bottle feeding or have the calf bucket broke. Until the calf is either eating more grass and feed than the milk then you can begin the process of removing the milk.

  • @donaldwoodward187
    @donaldwoodward187 4 місяці тому

    I have about 3 acres of land that has 50 % wooded / open grass area. What type fencing should I install to allow rotating the beef steers to start?
    Also is 4 to 5 min. 2-month old calfs a good plan to start?

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  4 місяці тому

      I would use some type of physical fence around your perimeter. Then the type of electric fence doesn't really matter, it is the charger that matters. In our opinion Gallagher has the best chargers on the market for the money.

  • @lucymaze3917
    @lucymaze3917 5 років тому +1

    Do you feed feed the last few months before butchering to fatten them up?? Thanks for the great video by the way!! 🙂🙂

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  5 років тому +2

      No, they are on grass the entire time. I am glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching

  • @Mabrrrr
    @Mabrrrr 3 роки тому

    New subie! Thank you for your valuable info. Am going into farming with a little more seriousness and focus. Thank you. How many do I start with am looking at a breed called Bonsmara am in Africa I want to start with 1 bull 10 cows

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      That sounds like a solid start, have you done it yet and have you ran into any issues?

  • @charlespinson6693
    @charlespinson6693 5 років тому +2

    I am thinking about starting a small herd on a portion of 300 acres I inherited. I thought of purchasing mostly yearlings, and completing the initial herd with a 2-3 cows and a couple springers. Do you think this will give me a good healthy start? Trust me when I say that I am not looking to be the nations largest beef producer only a high quality small producer. No more than 125-150 head EVENTUALLY.

  • @d-lo3
    @d-lo3 11 місяців тому

    Awesome video! Could use some advice on a situation

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  11 місяців тому

      How can I help you?

    • @d-lo3
      @d-lo3 11 місяців тому

      @@bigbearhomestead I have never raised any livestock. I have a two year old Nigerian dwarf goat that was bottle fed and raised inside and is still kennel trained living indoors. I work on a ranch that bottle feeds and raises dairy calves but never have myself on my own I want to raise one at my house so my goat has an outside companion, have about an acre of field that has a variety of weeds growing in it such as hoary crest and kochia weeds, but besides putting up good fencing I don't know how else to ready the pasture for a cow

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  10 місяців тому

      We have different video on our channel that should help you with the different livestock.
      As far as getting your pastures ready for cows. I would suggest getting your cows and run them on small paddock followed by chickens. Due that for a fee years, you might be excited to see what different grasses that your pastures have that are just laying dormant.

  • @ronin0096
    @ronin0096 4 роки тому +1

    Thinking of getting 2 calves about 2 or 3 months old. How much acreage will they need before they go to butcher. Grass grows good in that area

    • @The_Claw91
      @The_Claw91 4 роки тому +1

      It really depends on your area and the breed of cow and the age you plan to slaughter. For example, an Angus or Simmental is going to require more acreage of land, unless you're supplementing with hay or grain. a Dexter (a small Irish breed) can run on 1/2 acre -1 acre of good grass. If you buy dairy calves super cheap for beef, they tend to take a bit longer to gain weight. The general rule of thumb is 1 animal unit per 1 acre. But that would change to more or less depending on whether you live in the rich pastures of Virginia or the scrub of Arizona.

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      That depends on you, and your pasture. If you just turn them loose on large acreage then it will take a while and you might have to pour feed to them. If you do intese grazing then you time would be shorter .

  • @peaceandlove5214
    @peaceandlove5214 2 роки тому

    Thanks again I like this video too but what is the breed or mix breed of that black cow with white face showed in the beginning of the video? I like mostly black medium sized cattle.

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому +1

      That was a black baldy if we are talking about the same one. Thanks for watching hope you hit that subscribe button.

  • @johnnyripple8972
    @johnnyripple8972 3 роки тому

    I have 10 acres.
    I am going to add a few green houses, one good size commercial one and a couple smaller ones.
    How many head do you think can be sustained and grown on 10 acres as grass fed?

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  3 роки тому

      This depends on if you will be grazing them in an open pasture or intense grazing from paddock to paddock. The rule of thumb is one cow per 2 acres per cow. But if you intense graze, you could knock that down significantly.

    • @johnnyripple8972
      @johnnyripple8972 3 роки тому

      Big Bear Homestead
      Thanks for the info.
      That is helpful
      Would like to raise three or so.
      One for family, a half for friends and 1 1/2 to sell to pay for it.
      Don’t know how realistic that is.

  • @lostinauthenticmexico
    @lostinauthenticmexico 4 роки тому

    Ok. I understand the months and the inch part bit what are the 1- 9 numbers across the top indicate?

  • @akt3079
    @akt3079 2 роки тому

    Question if this chat is still available. With reseeding our pasture there are a lot of wild onions.....is it a wives tale that it will affect the taste of beef or harm the steer if wild onions consumed?

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      We have them in our pasture as well, we have never tasted it in the beef, but the milk yes.

  • @rickyclark9052
    @rickyclark9052 4 роки тому

    How does the Dairy / Meat cross fair at the sale in comparison ?
    Thanks

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  4 роки тому

      When you take all the factors in, a all meat cow will bring you a better price per pound than a dairy/meat cross.

  • @onewithnature8435
    @onewithnature8435 2 роки тому

    great info, I'd like to buy a cow in the spring and butcher in the fall, what age cow should I buy? Thanks-

  • @clw2058
    @clw2058 4 роки тому +8

    Sensible advice. Almost every farmer and expert recommends older calves or weaning calves for a starter

  • @Maddie-ms4iy
    @Maddie-ms4iy 2 роки тому

    I plan on starting with cross breed steer and then moving to angus and hopefully in they future growing to be a bigger operation but for now I may start with 20 cross breed steer do you think that’s a good starting number ?

  • @BY-xq1tb
    @BY-xq1tb Рік тому

    Your video was very informative. What is your recommendation for stocking rate? I am located in north Mississippi.

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  Рік тому

      What do you mean sticking rate? Never heard that term.berfore your comments

  • @ragdianful
    @ragdianful 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for listen, I would like to start business....

  • @meatmilker
    @meatmilker 6 років тому +1

    Thank you! !! I watch a lot of cattle videos and yours is tops! We had a Randal cow and lost her and her beautiful white calf with black ears...nose...ect... we used AI and Rebecca couldn't handle the size of the calf. With AI you don't know what you're getting or I didn't know. I see you have some lineback blood in your herd. I look all the time at different cattle breeds and still prefer the LINEBACKS!

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      So sorry that this happened but you are right when it comes to AI you really don't know what you are getting and if the calf is to big it can kill the mom or cause major issues down the rd. Thanks for sharing your story and thanks for watching

  • @saltycreole2673
    @saltycreole2673 2 роки тому +1

    Why would a seller ban measurements unless they're shady? I'll bring my walking stick. Can't ban walking can they? This video answered a few of the hundreds of questions I have. I'll keep watching for more. Just saying.

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      My thoughts exactly, the walking stick is a great idea. I am glad you got a lot out of this video. Hope you hit that subscribe button and rang the bell so you can see future videos on homesteading and livestock.

  • @airplane312
    @airplane312 3 роки тому

    I know this is little over 2 years old. My question is will it be better to start with a 1 to 2 months old Calf for yourself for food if you don't want to bottle feed it. Thanks I just want to know because of the cost of meat right now and want to get bang for the buck. Yes I know there cost of food, water, processor aka end of its life, and transportation of it or going to it. Any other advice on this.

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  3 роки тому

      If it is in your budget to buy the older calf then yes as a first time owner I would go that route. The only thing to keep in mind is finding a processor that is not booked up . I would also suggest taking the time as your young calf grows to learn how to butcher. So that way you can butcher your beef yourself. Best of luck and if there is anything else we can do to help you along your road to self sufficiency please let us know. Hope that you hit the subscribe button and bell so you can catch future videos and live streams

  • @VaughnMalecki
    @VaughnMalecki 4 роки тому

    Could you tell me what breed can get the fattest on grass/no grain? I want the fattest cow possible so I'm looking for real short legs right?

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому +1

      That really depend on the different grasses that you have, and how often you rotate them

  • @barbhouse2680
    @barbhouse2680 2 роки тому +1

    How much pasture size do I need for two calf? Also how much barn size ?

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      I cannot answer that for you because there are to many different variables that comes with that question. Like are you going to do intense grazing, what types of grass do you have in your pasture. Are they dairy or beef breeds. Barn size depends on the age of the calf and what your plans are with said calf.

  • @jonklee6902
    @jonklee6902 9 місяців тому

    Hey Jason I was just curious what you feed your beef steers? Are yours strictly foraging on pasture? If they are how many acres of pasture per steer and how do you keep your pasture green?

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  9 місяців тому +1

      Our cows are on pasture, we only supplement with feed when we either go through a drought. We do intense grazing, so keeping them green is due to the N it gets from the chickens.

    • @jonklee6902
      @jonklee6902 9 місяців тому

      Thank you for the help! I have 2 steers on about 1.5 acres in California but it's not pasture, just dirt. How much feed do you give them when you're in drought with no pasture for them to graze?

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  9 місяців тому +1

      I would make sure that they have plenty of hay, and minerals (free choice) and then about 3 to 5 lbs per cow

  • @rondaduckett1938
    @rondaduckett1938 2 роки тому

    I just purchased two Angus/Wagyu f1 1 yr and 15 months they have been on some feed they suggested I don't go straight grass right away what are your thought don't want them getting sick

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому +1

      This is what I have been told, it is not that they will get sick they will just loose weight. Then slowly put it back on I'm a healthy way.

  • @downbntout
    @downbntout 3 роки тому

    Is there ever such a thing as a broker or dealer that I could lease cattle from? I do not want to chore in winter because I have unreliable backup chore crew. And it seems right to have stock when grass arrives but clear them off when it slows down. Is this possible or must I feed hay ten months of the year?

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  3 роки тому

      I have never heard of leasing cows, I don't think that is a thing. When it comes to hay that really depends on your pastures and if they need it. We try to have a good mixture of seasonal grasses so we don't have to fed that much hay

    • @downbntout
      @downbntout 3 роки тому

      @@bigbearhomestead thank you sir, wish you all the best

  • @kinggsaul
    @kinggsaul 2 роки тому

    one question I want to get into the cattle business but how do we know what consumer to sell to or how do we find a consumer.

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      You have to do the leg work. Go talk to chefs, use social media for your area.

  • @jenisharris9319
    @jenisharris9319 3 роки тому

    So on what stage u start like giving them that block of salt and do they like need to go vitamins too

    • @downbntout
      @downbntout 3 роки тому

      Never a block but a loose mineral mix. Put it in a tub with a rubber flap that keeps rain off.

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      If we do, we mix it in with their feed. We also keep an eye on them and if they act like they are missing out on something we do our best to provide it

  • @outlawmusic4963
    @outlawmusic4963 6 місяців тому

    Hi there, great video bud. Im from south florida, How do u go about finding we're to sell them for meat as a business? And are there licenses needed?

  • @user-pf8gi2vf4v
    @user-pf8gi2vf4v 5 років тому +1

    About how much profit do you think you would get for selling an average sized steer

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  5 років тому +5

      That really depends on the market in your area, and if you are selling it by hanging weight or by the cut. Now if you are selling it by the cut your profit will be higher granted if you have the market for it. Also, I look at it like this even if I am not able to sell it, It goes in my freezer and I don't have to buy beef for the next couple of years so that is also a profit.

    • @user-pf8gi2vf4v
      @user-pf8gi2vf4v 5 років тому +1

      Thank you

  • @chadlion3832
    @chadlion3832 3 роки тому

    Hello Jason so I’m trying to understand the chart. So the numbers on the left is the age in months. Buts what’s the 1-6 represent that’s on top going horizontally. Thanks.

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  3 роки тому

      It has been a while since I looked at that chart, give me a day or two to get a free second to look at what you are referring to, but right off the cuff I am thinking that is the size of the calf.

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  3 роки тому

      I took a look back through, and the frame score for the calf is scored 1-5. Just match up the age of the calf (column on the left) with the hip height of the calf in inches. This will give you the rating of the calf.

    • @chadlion3832
      @chadlion3832 3 роки тому

      Big Bear Homestead thanks Jason, I’m kinda slow I guess lol, but Isn’t a calf’s hip a lot bigger then that? Also I got another question, I’m gonna be just raising and selling cattle. Is hay enough for them as food or do I need to provide with other stuff?

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  3 роки тому +3

      Hay is not enough they need grass. Fresh grass

    • @chadlion3832
      @chadlion3832 3 роки тому

      Big Bear Homestead Thanks I appreciate it

  • @brambleberrycreekhomestead6883
    @brambleberrycreekhomestead6883 4 роки тому +1

    Are cows/cattle careful to avoid snakes? How do you know that who you sell to butchers ethically. I have seen videos of cows being skinned alive. I want to make sure if I sell them they are ethically treated afterwards.

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  4 роки тому

      You should get to know your butcher no different than getting to know your farmer if you aren't growing your own food. I understand your concern. Never heard of one skinning a cow while it was alive. Seems like that would not be worth the struggle. These animals are huge.

  • @klopez0426
    @klopez0426 2 роки тому

    My question is why would you want to get steers if your planning on starting a heard why buy something that cant bread and keep and heard going

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      I think you might.have misunderstood what I was saying, the reason to go buy steers is for the quick turnaround. So that way can have revenue to build your heard or for operating costs.
      When this video was.made bull calves could be bought rather cheap. So you could get 8 to 10 day old to a week old bull calves for the same price as a cow .
      Then you can turn around and sell them.in two years and make enough money to get started with your own herd. I hope this answers your questions, thanks for watching and we hope you hit that subscribe button and the bell so you can get the notifications of new videos.

  • @scentsbyemebathbody3161
    @scentsbyemebathbody3161 Рік тому

    We have a small homestead… thinking on beef cattle for meat but how much space is really needed for 1-2 calf’s to grass on?

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  Рік тому +1

      Depends on how you do it, the standard old fashioned way is one to two acres per cow depending on how well your pastures is with grass. But to be honest that is the most important thing, if your pasture has great grass with a variety then you are good but if not then you will need more acreage.

    • @scentsbyemebathbody3161
      @scentsbyemebathbody3161 Рік тому

      @@bigbearhomestead What variety other than grass should they have to graze on ? Thank you for your help .

  • @sunshinesminiacrefarm9822
    @sunshinesminiacrefarm9822 4 роки тому

    So I’m getting a young beef they say for 4-h. And there maximum age is 7 and a 1/2 months are they gonna be fat enough?

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому +1

      No you would need to raise them some more unless you want veal. Thanks for watching

  • @oliverpitcher394
    @oliverpitcher394 2 роки тому

    Which breeds would you say are the friendliest?

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      We have raised mostly mixed breeds. I would say for the most part, animals will react to how you treat them. If you are aggressive to them, they can reflect that behavior. We are always friendly to our cattle and have not had any be aggressive toward us.
      Also, be aware of bulls and protective mama cows.

  • @elizabethfarrell9650
    @elizabethfarrell9650 5 років тому

    nice work... Thank you for sharing. :)

  • @yowerimpora778
    @yowerimpora778 5 років тому

    thanks for the good information for beef farmers . my question is if am to buy the ones of 2 months old for how long will it take for one to sell them

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  2 роки тому

      Roughly it is about 24 to 36 months if you do just pasture and that also depends on how good your pastures are.

  • @nwadikepascal9181
    @nwadikepascal9181 Рік тому

    Thanks for the Teachings 👍🍻
    Please i want to make an enquiry about the best species of cow for a farmer like me....??
    thank.......👏

  • @russsherwood5978
    @russsherwood5978 4 роки тому +1

    how long do ya keep yer calves? before ya butcher?? thank you for the videos, just subbed

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  4 роки тому +1

      To be honest it really depends on their size and my money. But somewhere between 18 to 36 months

  • @donaldtimmons1472
    @donaldtimmons1472 4 роки тому

    Hello Homesteaders. I am getting started on my own homestead and am interested in having a few head of cattle for my own consumtion and also to sell. I have "SOME" experiance from my younger years with horses and raising some bottle fed calves at market for a little spending money in my youth. I am considering the purchase of a Cow/Calf pair to start. I know this is a really dumb question but despite it's simplicity I have been unable to get a definitive answer. So....when buying a cow/calf pair, is the pair you buy related? When you buy the pair are you buying mother and child?

    • @bigbearhomestead
      @bigbearhomestead  4 роки тому

      Hello Sir and thanks for watching our video and I hope you enjoyed it enough to subscribe and hit the bell. Let me see if I can answer your question. 99% of the time when you are buying a cow/calf combo it is a mother cow and her calf. Are you going to get into beef or dairy or both?

    • @donaldtimmons1472
      @donaldtimmons1472 4 роки тому

      @@bigbearhomestead Hello and thanks for your videos. I have been watching all day and yes, I have subscribed and hit the bell. I'm 53, retired and looking to fulfill my dream of a self sufficient farm ( as far as 40 acres of GA. pasture will take me). Yes, I think dairy would be included.

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      @ezekielshija9251 4 роки тому

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  • @TheRedneckprepper
    @TheRedneckprepper 6 років тому +1

    GOOD THICKEN BRO ! TY