I see this all the time people get cheap calves off Craig’s list or private treaty and then they are mad when they don’t bring what beef cattle bring at the sale happens all the time. Dairy cattle cost way more to feed and a lot longer to finish and carcasses are not that great when finished. If your gonna feed dairy animals plan on owning them for 2 years buy 400 pounders and sell them in a package preferably 1 lb packages. Only way to do it small scale. I have owned over 400 of these things sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t
Ridiculous comment. Half the so-called "certified Angus" program cattle are Holstein ×Angus with minimal white markings. All those "good" steaks at the national franchise "steakhouses" are dairy cross for the middle class
I saw it when you started loading them. I already knew why you took a beating. You need to look up cattle prices in your state online, and follow them. Then you'll know what sale barn you can do best at when you sell. It's a business like any other. There's always somebody looking to skin you. Good luck on the next crop.
Never having had holstein steers before, I usually have had angus in past, I didn't really explore where I should take them to sale..... big mistake on my part. I won't make that mistake again though....haha. On to the next batch. Thanks, I need a little luck every now and then...👍
This is the problem with Holstein and Holstein cross. I've got beef cows some have a touch of Holstein or jersey. I run a Brahman bull, the calves bring a premium price due to hybrid vigor. I've got an uncle that has all Holstein cows runs a beef bull and never keeps any of his heifer calves, his calves bring less than half of mine per pound.
Well that was the pits. Ya spend time raising an animal with hopes of making some money and then bam. Was a nice ride down, I enjoy the valley and mountain views. Ya if you had the money, might have been a perfect time to bye some cattle. And enough hay to feed them. I worked for a guy years ago that was an auctioneer. He would bring home critters that like you said, brought 10 dollars. Sometimes it didn't work out if they weren't to weak, or sick to keep them going. Thanks for sharing Josh. I enjoy your videos. Iowa cares
Thanks. Yeah it was a bummer. However, it is what it is, better luck next time. Now if I can get the brand papers so they'll release my check....haha 🤔
I was a bit surprised that you brought them to a sale barn , they were a bit too light for the auction ring there is an old saying done weighing, done selling. I raise a lot of Holstein calves for live sale at c. 1000 lbs plus the jersey crosses are basically worthless over here unless they are in calf .
Yeah. I've just never raised holsteins before this and honestly just didn't know...haha. But, I learned a good lesson and don't plan on making mistake again. If I raise them again I know a few things I would do different. 👍👍
Yeah as soon as you started to load them I knew they wouldn't bring but guessed 68 cents. Those holstiens don't bring much. You can't start out with junk and expect to get #1 prices. I bought cattle for 20 years.
Yep. Never had holsteins before and haven't since. Although, I was at the sale couple of months ago and they were bringing just over a dollar all day. But times are different and I still won't try them again. Not worth the effort and time in my opinion. I'll just chalk it up as a failed experiment. 👍
Ive sent cows to the local auction for 3 generations. The last 20. There is 2 buyers for the same company. I had a 3.month old holstein that didnt even cover the the $16 straw of semen. Nothing wrong with calf. Its just when we quit dairying
Here's your problem, you hauled Holsteins into Blackfoot Problem was there isn't a Holstein buyer down there. I dont know where your at but I've taken Holstein bucket calves to Lewiston or Moises Lake and still got a good dollar for them
Yeah, never had holstein steers to sell before. Usually had angus. But didn't realize no buyers there for them before this. Lesson learned I guess. What about Twin falls area? Any golstein buyers in that area. Might be the next closest livestock sale to me.
I believe you'd probably do a bit better at twin falls on the dairy Cross stock Twin falls definitely seems to have a wider array of stock that goes through and sells. Never been down there but I looked through their Facebook feed and their market reports.
If you sell cattle we have all been their a time or two unfortunately! The sad thing of selling cattle cheap if that someone is making a killing on them after your loss on them. Had the same thing happen a few years ago, but the market was full and busy that day took some vary nice cows down and a few days later the check showed up only got half of what I should of. Makes a guy sick
You're right, it's gonna happen. That's the nature of the "game" I guess. Then we get up, dust ourselves off, and try again! Thanks for sharing your experience as well.👍👍
That's about what it is even with market buyers there in Iowa in 2022. Cattle prices are awful. GOATS! Live weight on a 80 pound goat over 4 per pound.
Well, when I purchased them they had someone else's brand on them. So, I always brand them when that is the case. I branded them maybe a month before I sold them. At that point I wasn't sure if or when I was going to sell them. But I ended up needing to sell them. 👍 Yeah, my timing was not very good on that.
Sorry about the low price, but you were off the mark your selling a week before Christmas. You should really be checking the sale barn prices and take 'em in when it's more favorable. I stick with beef cattle, Angus and Angus mixed, usually the price is what I expect.
Hell the auction barn where I’m at is crooked as all get out. I had some beef calves go in and they never got to the showroom. Sold per head not by weight out the back door for 100 dollars a head for 250-350 pounders. Everyone else that sold they got 450-600 dollars. Owner said it’s my fault for not staying to make sure they sold across the scale. I Know the guy that bought them and he buys for the owner of the sale. It’s hard to stomach.
Just took the last of my cattle to auction last night. Sale is today I'm hoping for more than $1, but I doubt it. Last time I took some Angus I got .66 a lb. I'm switching to sheep
Central Ohio. The market has been horrible ever sense COVID. There were a handful of local guys that left after the first hour then only 2 buyers from out west the rest of the day. About 1600 head sold that day. Most dairy crosses only brought .20 cents
@@dusttodusthomestead sheep seem to be holding steady for the most part. They hit $5.50lb early summer and are staying between $3-4.50 the rest of the year
@@kylehuberofs8052 my goodness. That is just horrible. Yeah, sheep sound like the way to go. I've never raised sheep before, so I would be a little lost.
I raise mainly Angus mixed cattle and about 20 sheep in Ohio. I got 1.75lb last year for my male calves last fall, dad sold some lighter 350 lb calves this summer for 2-2.25 lb at the sale barn. Now the market is closer to 1.50lb bouncing around based on the quality of calf. The sheep market looked good for the spring and summer with those high prices but is way down now. Maybe a good time to get in, but they are more work than cows.
I’m surprised you were allowed to video tape. At one auction I went to, PETA was there as well as the local police dept. One of the PETA guys tried to intimidate me by blocking me from entering. That truck key to his ribs made him move. 😆😆
Yep. 1st and probably last time I'll have holstein. Almost always have had beef cattle in past. Holsteins are definitely not my thing. I'll probably leave that to some one else....haha.
I see this all the time people get cheap calves off Craig’s list or private treaty and then they are mad when they don’t bring what beef cattle bring at the sale happens all the time. Dairy cattle cost way more to feed and a lot longer to finish and carcasses are not that great when finished. If your gonna feed dairy animals plan on owning them for 2 years buy 400 pounders and sell them in a package preferably 1 lb packages. Only way to do it small scale. I have owned over 400 of these things sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t
Yeah, that is definitely the way to do it. What was I thinking....haha. But seriously, gonna do it different next time, if there is a next time. 👍
Here's some great advice!! Don't buy anything that's dairy cross!! Buy beef calves!! You buy cheap junk and you sell cheap junk
Definitely a safer bet to buy the beef calves. 👍
There’s nothing wrong with dairy crosses. To say otherwise is absolutely ignorant
Ridiculous comment.
Half the so-called "certified Angus" program cattle are Holstein ×Angus with minimal white markings.
All those "good" steaks at the national franchise "steakhouses" are dairy cross for the middle class
I saw it when you started loading them. I already knew why you took a beating. You need to look up cattle prices in your state online, and follow them. Then you'll know what sale barn you can do best at when you sell. It's a business like any other. There's always somebody looking to skin you. Good luck on the next crop.
Never having had holstein steers before, I usually have had angus in past, I didn't really explore where I should take them to sale..... big mistake on my part. I won't make that mistake again though....haha. On to the next batch. Thanks, I need a little luck every now and then...👍
This is the problem with Holstein and Holstein cross. I've got beef cows some have a touch of Holstein or jersey. I run a Brahman bull, the calves bring a premium price due to hybrid vigor.
I've got an uncle that has all Holstein cows runs a beef bull and never keeps any of his heifer calves, his calves bring less than half of mine per pound.
Well that was the pits. Ya spend time raising an animal with hopes of making some money and then bam. Was a nice ride down, I enjoy the valley and mountain views. Ya if you had the money, might have been a perfect time to bye some cattle. And enough hay to feed them. I worked for a guy years ago that was an auctioneer. He would bring home critters that like you said, brought 10 dollars. Sometimes it didn't work out if they weren't to weak, or sick to keep them going. Thanks for sharing Josh. I enjoy your videos. Iowa cares
Thanks. Yeah it was a bummer. However, it is what it is, better luck next time. Now if I can get the brand papers so they'll release my check....haha 🤔
Can almost hook your Holsteins to a plow and save more money on tractor maintenance than you stand to make at the sale barns.
I was a bit surprised that you brought them to a sale barn , they were a bit too light for the auction ring there is an old saying done weighing, done selling. I raise a lot of Holstein calves for live sale at c. 1000 lbs plus the jersey crosses are basically worthless over here unless they are in calf .
Yeah. I've just never raised holsteins before this and honestly just didn't know...haha. But, I learned a good lesson and don't plan on making mistake again. If I raise them again I know a few things I would do different. 👍👍
Yeah as soon as you started to load them I knew they wouldn't bring but guessed 68 cents. Those holstiens don't bring much. You can't start out with junk and expect to get #1 prices. I bought cattle for 20 years.
Yep. Never had holsteins before and haven't since. Although, I was at the sale couple of months ago and they were bringing just over a dollar all day. But times are different and I still won't try them again. Not worth the effort and time in my opinion. I'll just chalk it up as a failed experiment. 👍
I guess sometimes things just don't go the way we plan it.....haha 😄
I sold some Holsteins weighing 418-455 and they sold pretty decent. Then had 1 to sell several months later. Sold for 85 cents
Hey new friend here! Sorry you had to go through that!
Thanks! Yeah, it was a little rough.... 🙂
Ive sent cows to the local auction for 3 generations. The last 20. There is 2 buyers for the same company. I had a 3.month old holstein that didnt even cover the the $16 straw of semen. Nothing wrong with calf. Its just when we quit dairying
Wow. Makes it kinda rough sometimes. Thanks for sharing your experience 👍
Thanks for the video
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Here's your problem, you hauled Holsteins into Blackfoot
Problem was there isn't a Holstein buyer down there. I dont know where your at but I've taken Holstein bucket calves to Lewiston or Moises Lake and still got a good dollar for them
Yeah, never had holstein steers to sell before. Usually had angus. But didn't realize no buyers there for them before this. Lesson learned I guess. What about Twin falls area? Any golstein buyers in that area. Might be the next closest livestock sale to me.
I believe you'd probably do a bit better at twin falls on the dairy Cross stock
Twin falls definitely seems to have a wider array of stock that goes through and sells. Never been down there but I looked through their Facebook feed and their market reports.
@@tannertaylor9432 well, if I do any holsteins next year might try them out and do a little more research for sure. Thanks, appreciate the input. 👍
If you sell cattle we have all been their a time or two unfortunately! The sad thing of selling cattle cheap if that someone is making a killing on them after your loss on them. Had the same thing happen a few years ago, but the market was full and busy that day took some vary nice cows down and a few days later the check showed up only got half of what I should of. Makes a guy sick
You're right, it's gonna happen. That's the nature of the "game" I guess. Then we get up, dust ourselves off, and try again! Thanks for sharing your experience as well.👍👍
That's about what it is even with market buyers there in Iowa in 2022. Cattle prices are awful.
GOATS! Live weight on a 80 pound goat over 4 per pound.
Yeah I've been hearing about a lot of people talking about goats even over here.....I just don't know if I have thw patience...haha
I’m confused what was the total purchase price
Quick question. Why would you brand them knowing you were going to sell them?
Well, when I purchased them they had someone else's brand on them. So, I always brand them when that is the case. I branded them maybe a month before I sold them. At that point I wasn't sure if or when I was going to sell them. But I ended up needing to sell them. 👍 Yeah, my timing was not very good on that.
Excuse me
I couldn't hear
What did the cows sell for
Takes almost another year and half to make them finish cattle, those kind of cattle you have finish youre self and take directly to packing plant
Right. I could see that it would take that long to finish them. I think I'll stick with the beef cattle 👍
Today they would have sold for 3 times that. Livestock industry is tough
True. It's alot different right now.
No hay and Christmas coming up if you would sold before spring grass probly would least got close to 80 cents a lbs ..
Yeah, probably would have been different for sure 👍
Sorry about the low price, but you were off the mark your selling a week before Christmas. You should really be checking the sale barn prices and take 'em in when it's more favorable. I stick with beef cattle, Angus and Angus mixed, usually the price is what I expect.
TlYeah, I've never really dealt with the holsteins before. Don't think ill ever have them again, if I do I'll know to do things differently. Thanks 👍
Hell the auction barn where I’m at is crooked as all get out. I had some beef calves go in and they never got to the showroom. Sold per head not by weight out the back door for 100 dollars a head for 250-350 pounders. Everyone else that sold they got 450-600 dollars. Owner said it’s my fault for not staying to make sure they sold across the scale. I Know the guy that bought them and he buys for the owner of the sale. It’s hard to stomach.
Really! Thats not right at all. I gotta say that would make me pretty mad. Where's that at? Is there another auction anywhere else near you?
I got out of the dairy breed calves never got more than 60 cents a pound
Yeah, probably not gonna do it again myself either.
Just took the last of my cattle to auction last night. Sale is today I'm hoping for more than $1, but I doubt it. Last time I took some Angus I got .66 a lb. I'm switching to sheep
Wow. .66 /lb for angus....where was that? That's not good. I've thought about sheep as well.
Central Ohio. The market has been horrible ever sense COVID. There were a handful of local guys that left after the first hour then only 2 buyers from out west the rest of the day. About 1600 head sold that day. Most dairy crosses only brought .20 cents
@@dusttodusthomestead sheep seem to be holding steady for the most part. They hit $5.50lb early summer and are staying between $3-4.50 the rest of the year
@@kylehuberofs8052 my goodness. That is just horrible. Yeah, sheep sound like the way to go. I've never raised sheep before, so I would be a little lost.
I raise mainly Angus mixed cattle and about 20 sheep in Ohio. I got 1.75lb last year for my male calves last fall, dad sold some lighter 350 lb calves this summer for 2-2.25 lb at the sale barn. Now the market is closer to 1.50lb bouncing around based on the quality of calf. The sheep market looked good for the spring and summer with those high prices but is way down now. Maybe a good time to get in, but they are more work than cows.
Do you get alot of snow where you are?
Sometimes, but most of the time it's not that much. The mountains get quite a bit, but not too much in the valleys.
Hi brother I don’t understood if you don’t mind How much you Sale three white Head What means you say $10 head please let me know thank you
Ouch!!! If it was easy everyone would do it..
For sure. 👍👍
I guess you've figured out you need to be in the first half of the sale too. The later in the sale it gets, the lower the price.
Right on. 1st half definitely better. That part seems to be out of my control...haha. better luck next time I guess. Thanks 👍
That's not true
Yea when everyone’s trucks and trailers get full the prices drop
@@bobwalton5657 it is true.
I’m surprised you were allowed to video tape. At one auction I went to, PETA was there as well as the local police dept.
One of the PETA guys tried to intimidate me by blocking me from entering. That truck key to his ribs made him move. 😆😆
Really? Peta was there? That's getting crazy 🤔
Oh my. You got all the money for those spots. Horrible cattle
Won't do that again....😀
thats farming in the US for you i will not get in a tyraid about it here Have a good day
Yeah. It happens...👍👍 have a good one as well! Thanks
Ya dairy cattle in the Blackfoot auction prices suck
I'm from around the area
Yeah. Didnt realize that before, but I know now....haha 👍
handsom feller
I would have PO'D them. I have done that before
What is PO'D? Haven't heard of that....🤔
It's where you cancel the sell on the spot. You'll still have to pay sell barn it's percentage, but you don't have to take nothing for your calves.
@@patriciamuskevitsch8359 oh, I see. Thanks 👍
That’s Holsteins for ya
Yeah, for sure. Haha 👍
No, it’s not lol
Never sell fresh Branded calves buyers think there sick
That's a great tip. I didn't think about that at the time. 👍
they went for a bargain , you should have bought them.
No doubt...haha
Ya need a prenegotiated agreement.
Yeah. That would be the way to go for sure.
They are Holstein what are you expecting and the are to light,not trying to be mean get beef cattle
Yep. 1st and probably last time I'll have holstein. Almost always have had beef cattle in past. Holsteins are definitely not my thing. I'll probably leave that to some one else....haha.
Don’t sell dairy cattle at a meat cattle auction
True. Never do that again. Haha 👍
Tip: Get yourself a day job, You'll need it.
@@herdingcats3850 haha 😄
You got absolutely screwed
Yeah, hope that doesn't happen again. Thanks 👍