I was going to buy 3-4 Cow-calf pairs back in late spring and prices were sky high as used to be around $2000 for a good pair but had went to $4000-5000 range and even for newborns which are risky was up in the $700-900 range. Heck even chicks has gone from $3.50 to $6 and higher. First year I broke out my incubators instead of ordering new birds...
Glad I just quit looking at $2200 to $2500. I’ve had enough sticker shocks.
it’s getting harder and harder for low to mid income folks to even eat well anymore- we had small farm, not huge, but the prices of chickens, ducks, geese, sheep, pigs, cows etc were very reasonable, and we ate very well despite beign on the poor side- That was back in the 60’s and 70’s- I wouldn’t dare even look at trying to do that now- The sticker shock would kill me
Maybe you could change your product. Less hassle, less feed, less space.
The average price of a 1-year-old miniature donkey ranges from $1,000 to $2,500, depending on factors like breed, training, and health. Foals (under 6 months) typically cost between $500 and $1,500, while adults can range from $2,000 to $5,000. Prices can vary based on location and market demand.