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05/20/11, 10:54 PM
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Something for nothing ??
Why is it there is always somebody thats wants something for nothing ?? Had a lady call the other day that wanted to buy a family cow, she had to be a good quite, nice young cow that could be milked by her children. I said I only had one cow left that could be milked by hand and she was not a young cow but an older cow. I told her the cow, due to calve in July, was priced at 1000. She says she didn`t want to pay more than 500, and I told her good luck. I said cull cow prices are higher than that, and this is a fine registered, broke to lead, bred cow. She said that was more than she had figured on and said she was going to talk to an Amish guy about a cow he had. I have no idea where you are going to get a milk cow for 500 bucks. Anyway, I just don`t get some people, wanting something for nothing. > Thanks Marc 
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05/20/11, 11:30 PM
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She wants a REGISTERED cow with 4 good quarters nd easy to milk, for $500?:smiley-laughing013::smiley-laughing013::smiley-laughing013:
I see heifers going for $1200+!
Don't worry about it, Marc; she'll find out what a bargain really is.
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05/21/11, 07:36 AM
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She sounds like an uninformed shopper to me. She chose you to begin her education. Shouldn't take her long to realize she's not gonna find what she wants for that price.
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05/21/11, 08:07 AM
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We've been trying to sell (not overly hard, wouldn't be a problem to keep her either) a Highland/Angus cross heifer. Mom is a registered Angus, Daddy is a white registered Highland; she is a pretty dun color. Been asking $650 for her, but there have been sooooo many people say they'd "take her off our hands" for $200-300.  
We've since changed bulls, so she's not related to the new guy......
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05/21/11, 10:24 AM
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I would tell her that for $500 she can get a do-it-yourself starter kit. A three month old heifer, and a rope halter...........
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05/21/11, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by tinknal
I would tell her that for $500 she can get a do-it-yourself starter kit. A three month old heifer, and a rope halter...........
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05/21/11, 01:02 PM
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Maybe she is reading a 20 year old book on family milk cows.
She could probably get a pretty decent milk goat for that money.
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05/21/11, 03:43 PM
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Had to laugh...
Buying a cow to milk for the childen rang bells. Having 5 kids in the house and the grocer a big drive away, my dad, an experienced beef raiser, went out and got an excellent Jersey cow. Only trouble was, he was now a twice a day slave, bound to a schedule no matter what. We had milk coming out of our ears, and most of the kids hated the taste of raw milk compared to our cartoned stuff. We made butter, had whipped cream everything, peaches and cream for breakfast, and we still couldn't use it up. Away went the cow to the relief of us all...
That lady will get her reward.
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Originally Posted by springvalley
Why is it there is always somebody thats wants something for nothing ?? Had a lady call the other day that wanted to buy a family cow, she had to be a good quite, nice young cow that could be milked by her children. I said I only had one cow left that could be milked by hand and she was not a young cow but an older cow. I told her the cow, due to calve in July, was priced at 1000. She says she didn`t want to pay more than 500, and I told her good luck. I said cull cow prices are higher than that, and this is a fine registered, broke to lead, bred cow. She said that was more than she had figured on and said she was going to talk to an Amish guy about a cow he had. I have no idea where you are going to get a milk cow for 500 bucks. Anyway, I just don`t get some people, wanting something for nothing. > Thanks Marc |
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05/24/11, 10:03 PM
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Know when I first started pricing cows I had no idea how much they cost.I did think you could get a good cow for 500$. Don't take it personal..she just doesn't knowany better ..yet
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05/24/11, 10:49 PM
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We paid $1200 for our bred heifer, not real well halter broke, but gentle and I had to drive close to 5 hours one way to get her. Jersey milk cows around here are worth their weight in gold.
We paid $900 for our first cow that was 10 years old, but gentle as a kitten and taught us all about milk cows. We still have her.
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05/24/11, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by RedDirt Cowgirl
Buying a cow to milk for the childen rang bells. Having 5 kids in the house and the grocer a big drive away, my dad, an experienced beef raiser, went out and got an excellent Jersey cow. Only trouble was, he was now a twice a day slave, bound to a schedule no matter what. We had milk coming out of our ears, and most of the kids hated the taste of raw milk compared to our cartoned stuff. We made butter, had whipped cream everything, peaches and cream for breakfast, and we still couldn't use it up. Away went the cow to the relief of us all...
That lady will get her reward.
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ROTFL yeah, I thought the same thing when we first got milk goats. All of a sudden I couldn't do anything. I had to be here twice a day, every single day, no matter what. But over time I got used to it, but what I wouldn't give for a milk machine! LOL
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05/24/11, 11:01 PM
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I am almost to the point of downsizing everything to the point of strictly family use only.
No excess of any kind for selling to the public. Feeling a little antisocial these days and the money just does not seem to cover the increaseed expences time and agrivation.
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05/25/11, 01:50 AM
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I got a good cow for $300 but I am just spoilt brat that happened to come across an ad at exactly the right time. :P She is a jersey/dexter cross. 3 years old. Halter broke, super tame and has been hand milked. She doesn't have milk right now. The sad thing is, I will probably never milk her. I just want a cow to raise calves. But ya, I got her and another one that wasn't hand milked but otherwise the same thing for $600 for the pair. But neither one is bred or had a calf at side. They couldnt find a small bull last year.
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05/25/11, 05:40 AM
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We sent a 2 1/2 quartered cow for beef two months ago got $975, wish her luck!
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05/25/11, 07:29 AM
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"Only trouble was, he was now a twice a day slave, bound to a schedule no matter what. We had milk coming out of our ears, and most of the kids hated the taste of raw milk compared to our cartoned stuff. .......Away went the cow to the relief of us all..."
I must admit, I'm a bit saddened by this story. Sounds like your Dad was just trying to provide for his family. Too bad he didn't raise a couple hogs for all that milk.
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05/25/11, 08:02 AM
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with beef prices where they are I can sell a 2 quartered worthless nag for 1100 at the sales barn.....
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05/25/11, 12:47 PM
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Some people just don't know any better, but those who feel "entitled" to something for nothing really get under my skin...seems like we encounter more of those all the time.
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05/25/11, 01:03 PM
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No sad times here
May be hard to imagine in farm country, but out here in range cattle country dairy is left to the specialists in the valley. It was quite the tease with the other ranchers when the jersey came in. (a pig to boot would have been really over the top!) Instead of making more room in the fridge for something besides milk, it was quite the opposite. We're still laughing...
My point was, even an experienced cattleman can be naive about the cost/production ratio of dairy stock.
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"Only trouble was, he was now a twice a day slave, bound to a schedule no matter what. We had milk coming out of our ears, and most of the kids hated the taste of raw milk compared to our cartoned stuff. .......Away went the cow to the relief of us all..."
I must admit, I'm a bit saddened by this story. Sounds like your Dad was just trying to provide for his family. Too bad he didn't raise a couple hogs for all that milk.
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05/26/11, 09:55 AM
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I would have LOVED to have found your older pregnant Jersey a few months ago, pregnant to boot! I ended up getting a goat though. Maybe next year on the cow :/
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06/22/11, 04:00 PM
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jersey cow
When I started looking, I only had $500 but thought that might be enough for either a week old bottle calf or maybe an old cow with one or two bad quarters, as I didn't need a lot of milk for my family. I was smart enough to know when a fellow offered me a three year old jersey heifer with a heifer calf and bred back for $900 that was a steal, too bad I just didn't have the funds....
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