Posted by bison on December 05, 2008 at 08:24:47 from (161.184.203.139):
In Reply to: Anyone raise Bison? posted by relaurain on December 05, 2008 at 06:30:20:
Yes,I do since 96.Contrary to some replies[by people that have no first hand experience] they are easy to manage and work with when you get to know how to handle them.I run a 150 bison cow/calf herd + the calf crop from the previous year all by myself.Only help I use is My son when I need to work them for tagging and such.I use a 5'high pagewire fence,barb wire or high tensile wire works ok as well.
Pro's IMO,Easy handling[if you know how],3/4 of feed requirement versus cattle[had the latter for 30 yrs].no bedding needed,less sickness,Need no assistance with calving,need no vacinations or meds[other than deworming].They dont waste hay like cattle do.You do not need a barn either.And they are VERY good eating.And the sale/meat price is very favourable right now.
Cons: you need a good sturdy corral and handling system,cause if they find a weak spot,the'll get out,same as cattle actually. And you can not work them trough when they have young calves on them[winter is best].
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