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If you are a business minded person you might be looking for other ways to extra money, farming cattle for profits is an alternative business you can get into. It has great returns of investment especially in the winter seasons.
One easy way of making money from raising cattle is by cattle flipping. When cattle flipping, you purchase cheap cattle, give them food so they put on weight then sell them at a higher price.
The first thing to do is to buy the cattle from auctions, cattle magazines or even online. Search for raised or feeder calves that are cheap and free from illnesses. To make sure the cows are not sick, try purchasing them from a reputable seller.
The next thing is to prepare for your cattle, the things you need to organize are shelter, meadow, hay, water and other feeds.
When beginning try to ensure you reduce your expenses. As for shelter you may go for simple windbreakers rather than expensive barns. Once your cows begin making you money you can then build bigger shelters for them.
When it gets to water be sure that you have more then enough for them. A solitary cow may drink around 12 gallons of water each day. You can build water troughs for your cows to drink water from.
Most of the money you have ready in raising your cows should be invested in pasture. You also have to invest a lot on hay was well, hay helps a lot in the production of meat. Alfalfa works well for meat production.
Corn is recommended when it comes to feeding you cows, cows just love corn and its best for fattening them up as well. The local feed mill will help in supplying you with well mixed corn. Or else you can buy cow feeds from your local livestock store.
With these steps you sure will be on your way to farming healthy cattle for income. Other thing you should do is get to know other livestock farmers in your area and learn how they go about making revenue from their livestock.
