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<blockquote data-quote="yjwrangler95" data-source="post: 633494" data-attributes="member: 2065"><p>We've had a few cows for as long as I can remember. My grandpa always told me your not going to get rich off a few cows but they will pay the taxes on the farm and help you out in a pinch. We usually keep around 20, I work about 60 acres of hay ground a couple times a year, and bale my own hay. I have a day job too. I'm lucky to still have my 85 yo grandpa to help me rake hay while I'm at work and I bale it when I come home. My dad does that for me as well but still has a day job too. Its something you have to love, its both work and very rewarding at the same time. We are lucky that we had a piece of land that been in the family for over 150 years. I say if you want to do it then do it. Jump in, buy a few acres and start out with 3 or 4 cows. Have a neighbor or someone bale your hay for you. Go ahead and buy a tractor or some sorts, and get used to feeding and takeing care of the animals. Eventually buy a mower and a rake and just have the person custom bale for you. I wouldn't rush into buying a bunch of new equipment however I've learned the hard way if your going to buy a mower, there are two kinds to buy, old work out junk and new. Start small and enjoy it, otherwise it will burn you out real quick.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="yjwrangler95, post: 633494, member: 2065"] We've had a few cows for as long as I can remember. My grandpa always told me your not going to get rich off a few cows but they will pay the taxes on the farm and help you out in a pinch. We usually keep around 20, I work about 60 acres of hay ground a couple times a year, and bale my own hay. I have a day job too. I'm lucky to still have my 85 yo grandpa to help me rake hay while I'm at work and I bale it when I come home. My dad does that for me as well but still has a day job too. Its something you have to love, its both work and very rewarding at the same time. We are lucky that we had a piece of land that been in the family for over 150 years. I say if you want to do it then do it. Jump in, buy a few acres and start out with 3 or 4 cows. Have a neighbor or someone bale your hay for you. Go ahead and buy a tractor or some sorts, and get used to feeding and takeing care of the animals. Eventually buy a mower and a rake and just have the person custom bale for you. I wouldn't rush into buying a bunch of new equipment however I've learned the hard way if your going to buy a mower, there are two kinds to buy, old work out junk and new. Start small and enjoy it, otherwise it will burn you out real quick. [/QUOTE]
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