Are Highland Cows Worth The Cost To Raise?

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  • @ocean12
    @ocean12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A HUGE benefit to having your own animals is that you know what they are eating, so you know what you are eating. Plus you are not dependant on outside forces to survive. Great job! Do you milk your cows? If yes, how is the milk? If not, why dont you?

    • @ThorHavenFarm
      @ThorHavenFarm  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      So true! We don't milk them at this time since we don't have a barn, stall or place to tie them to while milking.

  • @theadventuresofzoomandbettie
    @theadventuresofzoomandbettie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They are so bloody cute! I've actually never seen a video with them in the snow! If we ever got cows, these would 100% be the ones!!!

  • @AlpinePreparedness
    @AlpinePreparedness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love those little faces!

  • @HiddenSpringFarm
    @HiddenSpringFarm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would really love to have just a few of those Highlands. Nice & shaggy. We have the space too just need to shore up the fence and buy the cows. Hopefully one day, but we have other priorities first. Highlands are definitely on my list. Thnx for the breakdown Darren.

    • @ThorHavenFarm
      @ThorHavenFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So many things to do, and get for a homestead, you have to have priorities!

  • @DelphinesHandcrafted
    @DelphinesHandcrafted 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the look of those cattle! I enjoyed this just for that. I will never have any, but gorgeous!

    • @ThorHavenFarm
      @ThorHavenFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for the kind words!!

  • @ladycaska2104
    @ladycaska2104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for explaining this! I'm going to make my hubby watch this 🤣

  • @philipchabot6064
    @philipchabot6064 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great job.

  • @kenman200
    @kenman200 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very cool 😎

  • @FourSonsOffGridHomestead
    @FourSonsOffGridHomestead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! I am hoping to get highlands in the next few years. Nice to see we have similar land profiles and seasons.

  • @HickorycroftFarm
    @HickorycroftFarm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video! You know how we like looking at the numbers lol. Honestly the return on the investment is not to far off what we figure for most hoofed livestock big or small it usually takes at least 5-10 years to really see that return (of course there is much more value than just the dollars and cents). We found that when we had the goats, and we find it with the sheep (and the projections we did on the Kunekune's and our cows were similar). Another big saving is that you processed your bull this year yourselves, that's a huge savings vs taking it somewhere to get it processed! The numbers are important but the bigger thing is finding a balance of what you want to do, what your comfortable with and what you can make work financially to keep it going (pretty much applies to all livestock really).

    • @ThorHavenFarm
      @ThorHavenFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      After seeing a number of your videos on the numbers, we decided to take a closer look at ours!! LOL

  • @user-er4xo2zl4r
    @user-er4xo2zl4r 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Im Scottish, they make some good eating. As dies the other well known Scottish breed Aberdeen Angus. Far better than Wagyu

  • @RemsFamily
    @RemsFamily 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very interesting! I doubt I will ever have the space for some but it is certainly a very interesting animal. Maybe someday I'll get to taste some meat 🙄🙄🙄 lol

    • @ThorHavenFarm
      @ThorHavenFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think there is a very good chance of that happening! LOL

    • @RemsFamily
      @RemsFamily 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThorHavenFarm awesome lol

  • @Tinachimneycreekfarm
    @Tinachimneycreekfarm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They are gorgeous cows but those horns are huge! Do you ever have any trouble with their horns causing injury? We desperately need a tractor!

  • @jenniferbunker2757
    @jenniferbunker2757 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    At what age are they able to breed?
    How much meat do you get each year?
    How long until they are at butcher weight?
    How many do you sell a year ?

    • @ThorHavenFarm
      @ThorHavenFarm  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Usually around two years old is when the ideal time is for breeding and for harvesting. Usually we get around 275lbs of boneless meat. Doesn't sound like much, but when you remove all the bones, you remove a lot of weight. At this point we haven't had enough born to sell any just yet.

  • @AlpinePreparedness
    @AlpinePreparedness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My immediate answer is yes … lol

  • @BigChap
    @BigChap 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What does a Highland Hide go for? I'm sure it's not in my price range but I've always wanted one!!!

    • @ThorHavenFarm
      @ThorHavenFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I not sure off hand, maybe $500-700 depending on the size.

  • @s.coloradosteader8097
    @s.coloradosteader8097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I could have highlands, I'm sure our hot summers we get wouldn't be good for them. We raised our first beef last year, was able to pick up on the cheap when culling was going on. I've got good pasture so that was a help with expenses. Started to make our pond bigger this week. So glad Spring is at our door. Have both cows given birth, or just the one?

    • @ThorHavenFarm
      @ThorHavenFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh that's great!! Yes, just our one has given birth so far. Our other needs to get pregnant.

  • @UrbanWhiteBuffaloFarm
    @UrbanWhiteBuffaloFarm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey y'all, So all the fencing, buildings vets costs feed water ect will cost the same because you have to buy it all no matter what kind of cattle you have. Obviously the different breeds can bring and cost different prices according the the auctions of the day. My mind always goes to how many of anything do I need to get and sell so 1 is mine and the end and did not cost me anything. "Ya know like the Johnny Cash Cadillac"

  • @goodtimberfarm
    @goodtimberfarm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You mentioned your shelter is made out of pine, how did you attach it to the ground? If it’s just pine against the ground, how is it fairing against rot so far?

    • @ThorHavenFarm
      @ThorHavenFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, just pine posts we made from the trees. They are sunk into the ground about 4'. The nice thing is, we are on sand, so they should be good for a few years at least. We wanted something quick and easy and if we have to rebuild it, not a problem.

  • @johnromeo2578
    @johnromeo2578 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Do you have to keep the bull separated from the heifers and the babies

  • @ladycaska2104
    @ladycaska2104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just have one question... and I may be able to find out if I go watch all of your videos... but how many acres have you alloted to just your highlands?

    • @ThorHavenFarm
      @ThorHavenFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They have about 3 acres

    • @StairsHomestead
      @StairsHomestead 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was also wondering the same thing. Do you happen to supply hay year round or do you rotate them to other grazing acreage or throughout the 3 acres they have available. And lastly, at what age do you prefer to send them to market? I’ve read most prefer to send them at 1.5-3 years. I’m curious on your view.

  • @DebraWomack
    @DebraWomack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah, a lot of math... But it is quite enlightening!

  • @MiscMitz
    @MiscMitz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Over all, about what I expected. Now to convince the fam...
    The girls won't eat anything they've looked into the eyes of... 😥

  • @oxford821
    @oxford821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, are your Highland pure and registered? I’ve been seeing videos where people say to be careful about the cross breeding in this breed. Can they be raised on strictly pasture grazing? I’m starting on fencing and shopping for a type of livestock that can handle living in Northern PA.

    • @ThorHavenFarm
      @ThorHavenFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, ours are registered. You can cross them with angus and other breeds but for harvesting the young, rather than to raise up. Yes, no problem just having them on pasture. They would do well in your area.

  • @rakeshgudla7605
    @rakeshgudla7605 ปีที่แล้ว

    why don't u install a "Cow Scratching Post for Cattle in Enclosures" so that cute cows will be more happy

  • @littlehomesteadbythebeach
    @littlehomesteadbythebeach 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So, why not just inseminations again? Because I think if you get a bull, it would be a permanent one, right? With all the feed and wire cost that come with it?

    • @ThorHavenFarm
      @ThorHavenFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true! We want to make sure the girls are ok with the new "Crush" If we can use that, then we will just inseminate.

  • @suziespiescorealtor
    @suziespiescorealtor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! At what age do you harvest? Or weight?

  • @northumberlandacres
    @northumberlandacres 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    CHICKEN MATH! ❤

  • @eleazartapia5237
    @eleazartapia5237 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where did you get those caws from ? I am looking to buy some just cause of the good meet , can you have me a number to call and try buying some

    • @ThorHavenFarm
      @ThorHavenFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We got these ones close to Trois River in Quebec Canada