I grew up in Lockhart. I have quite a few memories as a kid visiting the auction. I have a large piece of land in east Texas now so I am considering picking up ranching like my grandpa used to do.
Jackpot Pens...... also known as Comingling in Livestock Marketing Industry. Joplin Regional Stockyard has been doing this for years, much to the betterment for smaller Producers....they get Higher Prices, instead of Discounts.
Hey Colby. My cattle graze on grass mostly. Occasionally, I will feed them 26% cottonseed cubes, but only to keep them gentle. I find that my calves do well because Bradfords are good mommas (even if they can be a little skittish). Thanks for the comment!
I know a few years after the video, but curious to know why people say you should have brought the calves to market earlier? I would think larger, more filled out is easier to then finish on a lot as opposed to smaller cows...
Great question, Eric. The answer is (as with most things) “it depends.” Generally speaking, smaller calves fetch higher prices per pound at auction compared to larger calves (but you make up for the lower price per pound because the larger calves will weigh more), so you would have to know the average auction prices in your area at the time you intend to sell to make an informed decision. You would then need to consider what amount of effort and expense it would take you to add more weight to your calves (in terms of providing supplemental feed) versus taking them to the auction earlier. If you just plan on growing your calves out by letting them graze grass, your expenses may be very low. So, that’s why I say “it depends.” If you want more detailed information on how to go about weighing your options, I suggest you check out this article: nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2017/03/03/at-what-weight-should-i-sell-my-feeder-calves/. It has a lot of good information. Hope that helps!
Howdy! During the auction that I posted online, I earned $109 per hundred pound (or $1.09 per pound) on average for my calves. That was lower than I’m used to, but my calves were also bigger than I usually sell, so it worked out ok. Thanks for the question!
Carter, thanks for your question. For those with large herds, they usually have contracts with out of state feedlots that buy their calves each year. Those feedlots will send large 18 wheelers (some with dual decks) that can take as many as 50-60 mature cows and twice as many calves per haul.
If you can take your calves to auction, then can you take your hamstrings too? …. Lol. It would give you a leg up on the competition….. do you get a ride home or do you hoof it? Lol 😂
I tried that a few years, but my Brafords are so ornery, they would bust down fences to get to their babies, so I couldn't wean them successfully. Only thing I could do was corral them once so I could sell them.
Thank you. Your video has been most informative! We learned a lot today.
I grew up in Lockhart. I have quite a few memories as a kid visiting the auction. I have a large piece of land in east Texas now so I am considering picking up ranching like my grandpa used to do.
I’m on 100 acres in Gilmer and want to get into as well. Don’t know where to start. Doing a lot of research at the moment.
Jackpot Pens...... also known as Comingling in Livestock Marketing Industry. Joplin Regional Stockyard has been doing this for years, much to the betterment for smaller Producers....they get Higher Prices, instead of Discounts.
Your videos make me want to be a rancher!!
New follower here my fellow Texan. We are in North Texas. Nice channel, cattle look great. Beautiful property. we also raise cattle.
Thanks, Heritage Farms Texas!
Your Heifers are Awesome!!!! They should be sold as Premium Quality Replacement Heifers. They're simply THAT Good!
Thanks, G Mathis!
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Mind if i Ask what you're feeding ? Stock looks amazing !
Hey Colby. My cattle graze on grass mostly. Occasionally, I will feed them 26% cottonseed cubes, but only to keep them gentle. I find that my calves do well because Bradfords are good mommas (even if they can be a little skittish). Thanks for the comment!
I know a few years after the video, but curious to know why people say you should have brought the calves to market earlier? I would think larger, more filled out is easier to then finish on a lot as opposed to smaller cows...
Great question, Eric. The answer is (as with most things) “it depends.” Generally speaking, smaller calves fetch higher prices per pound at auction compared to larger calves (but you make up for the lower price per pound because the larger calves will weigh more), so you would have to know the average auction prices in your area at the time you intend to sell to make an informed decision. You would then need to consider what amount of effort and expense it would take you to add more weight to your calves (in terms of providing supplemental feed) versus taking them to the auction earlier. If you just plan on growing your calves out by letting them graze grass, your expenses may be very low. So, that’s why I say “it depends.” If you want more detailed information on how to go about weighing your options, I suggest you check out this article: nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2017/03/03/at-what-weight-should-i-sell-my-feeder-calves/. It has a lot of good information. Hope that helps!
How can we make farm to raise cattle?
Hi, if you don't mind me asking, how much per pound? I live in Dale TX.
Howdy! During the auction that I posted online, I earned $109 per hundred pound (or $1.09 per pound) on average for my calves. That was lower than I’m used to, but my calves were also bigger than I usually sell, so it worked out ok. Thanks for the question!
How long was the ride to the auction?
Not too long - maybe 30 minutes?
@@TheRealRancherMike thanks for replying!! I just found your channel today but already subscribed after a couple of videos hehe
Thanks for the sub, Cherrycubus!!
How old where they again and what’s the breed?
Half-blood Brafords. Bred to Angus Bulls.
I don’t understand, if you have 500 cows you just have to make like 50 trips to the auction house. How does that work?
Carter, thanks for your question. For those with large herds, they usually have contracts with out of state feedlots that buy their calves each year. Those feedlots will send large 18 wheelers (some with dual decks) that can take as many as 50-60 mature cows and twice as many calves per haul.
How much dollars per calves
By weight 💰
If you can take your calves to auction, then can you take your hamstrings too? …. Lol. It would give you a leg up on the competition….. do you get a ride home or do you hoof it? Lol 😂
😂 As an Aggie, I’ll just say that’s “good bull,” Malcolm. 👍🏻
Why aren't you weaning them first, before selling them Preconditioning and Vaccinating them and get a Premium for them?
I tried that a few years, but my Brafords are so ornery, they would bust down fences to get to their babies, so I couldn't wean them successfully. Only thing I could do was corral them once so I could sell them.