Posted by banjo on January 01, 2010 at 19:08:26 from (65.67.203.57):
In Reply to: Freezer Beef posted by pburchett on January 01, 2010 at 18:52:17:
At 17 months of age they should be heavier than 950lb.
getting them at such a young age may of slowed them down a bit.
I usually leave mine with the cow till they are about 6 month old. they should weigh around 500-600 lb give or take at that age.
75% sounds like too much waste. usually it is close to 60%.
I always feel like i dont get all my meat, especially if they sell out front.If you kept the feed to them , then they should of weighed close to your 1400lb guestamation.
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