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If you are a money minded person you might be searching for other ways to extra money, farming cattle for income is an alternative business you can get into. They have great returns of investment especially in the winter seasons.
One simple way of making money from raising cattle is by cattle flipping. When cattle flipping, you buy cheap cattle, give them food so they gain weight then sell them at a higher price.
The first thing to do is to buy the cattle from auctions, livestock magazines or even online. Look for raised or feeder calves that are less costly and free from diseases. To make sure the cattle are not sick, try buying from a reputable owner.
The next thing is to prepare for your cattle, the things you need to prepare are shelter, pasture, hay, water and other feeds.
When beginning try to be sure you reduce your expenses. As for housing you can go for simple windbreakers instead of expensive barns. Once your livestock start making you money you can then build larger shelters for them.
When it comes to water be sure that you have more than enough for them. A single cow can drink about 12 gallons of clean water every day. You may build water troughs for your cattle to drink water from.
Most of the money you have prepared in farming your cattle must be invested in pasture. You also have to spend 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 livestock, cattle just love corn and its best for fattening them up as well. The local feed mill can help in supplying you with well mixed corn. Or else you can buy cow feeds from your local livestock store.
With these steps you can be on your way to raising healthy livestock for income. Other thing you must do is get to know other livestock owners in your area and learn how they go about making revenue from their livestock.
