The REAL Cost to Raise BISON

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[@AlleyCat-1]

Actually the amount of land, equipment, etc. Translates how much in your in debt, how much overhead you have, etc. Because once the farmer factors in all the overhead for machinery, land leases, etc. Some are not as rich as they appear to be. But yep, some are sensitive & don't want the ungrateful judgemental ppl making comments. Thank you for sharing being vulnerable.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Absolutely. It can be a complicated matter.

[@danielashford2430]

I’m not going to ever own but your videos are informative,fun and real and enjoyable to view and a retired old man can’t ask for more..

[@BrokenArrowBison]

😂 Thank you for your support Daniel!

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Good morning to Broken Arrow Bison and all others too. Been watching and loving this channel of these great videos of bison. Merry Christmas everyone i pray we all enjoy. 😄😄

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@kimfrommn7162]

That was great! You got to keep the subject stated in a very good manner on issues you need (costs) to raise bisons without having to give out much of your income!! You are an excellent speaker!! You keep that going, you will be speaking at the big top conferences!! I believe you could do that right now!! Take Care!! 🤗❤️🙏🏼🎄

[@BrokenArrowBison]

LOL Thanks so much for the encouragement Kim!

[@kimfrommn7162]

@@BrokenArrowBison Thanks for replying! If you notice, I have 3 other people (or are you one of them?!?) agreeing with what I said about your strength in speaking!! But I now have a bone with you and loving the Winter Season!! I am in weather that they are saying we should stay home, the minus windchill can freeze your skin in no time, etc. Temps are in low single numbers with windchills in the minus! Right now -20 F to -30 F windchill from late afternoon yesterday thru tomorrow, and central to northern MN a lot colder. I enjoy Winter at your temperatures also!! Have a Great Weekend!! 🤗❤️

[@aye3678]

Bisons ARE SO COOL! Such majestic creatures!

[@dianacox2293]

Hi Noah very informative & interesting. Yes you could go on and on about costs. You have grain, hay, medicine, and troughs and other ways to feed. There are just so many things you don't think about. In the long haul you will be having some bison calves and help with expenses. That's down the road. You have to have a passion to raise bison. I am fascinated by them. They are neat animals and I applauds you for trying to raise bison and trying to build your herd. Hou will get there Noah you have the compassion for these animals and I thank you. I think they trust you. Kudos to you Noah. Merry Christmas to your family and you and have a blessed one at that. Thank you.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Thank you Diana! Merry Christmas!

[@rickdunford5573]

I really love the way y’all take care of these Tonka

[@BrokenArrowBison]

😃👍🏻

[@greggdenike1376]

Aloha Noah,Perfect answers to every? U HAMMERED IT 4 ME.I am a newbie wanna b cowboy,old school flock breeder,hatchery ,equipment operater n diesel mechanic, w some small mammal background. Every word U authentically n transparently shared is Gospel.In Hawaii,from Michigan, w some Lakota Background.WAKANTAKA is Sacred and am eagerly anticipating, THE AINA where the BUFFALO ROAM,MAHALO , .. VAL U BULL,AHO!!!

[@BrokenArrowBison]

That’s awesome! Good luck!

[@martineinfrance]

When you think of all is needed in current expenses food, vet, fencing, maintenance all extra additional expenses, it is costly. Thank you for the video! Coyote will be the father of your next generation..

[@BrokenArrowBison]

It sure is!

[@KarenH8128]

Hi Noah. I am wishing you and yours a HaPpY and Blessed Holiday ❤

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Thank you Karen! You too!

[@jonpowell9875]

Thank you so much for this video, Noah! I asked you previously how many acres you had an you responded! I’m sorry for asking that question. I never knew that it was kinda asking how much money you have. I was just wondering because I’m hoping to start a bison farm. So I’m sorry but thank you. This video was so informative!! Thank you!! Your a very big help!!

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Any time Jon. Glad I could help!

[@brandeissports3436]

Thank you for this information. I was curious. Thanks for sharing.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Thanks for watching!

[@charlottechism4046]

Nice Video ! You really broke the costs down nicely. Very interesting. Thanks.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Thanks Charlotte!

[@jermainewyatt1995]

Glad u shared this information thank for sharing

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Thanks for watching!

[@jermainewyatt1995]

@@BrokenArrowBison ur welcome

[@Thescharmduo]

Noah, Found my way to the NBA. What a great resource! Looks like bison mentors can be found through there. We’re in southern IN which bison are native to. Looking to get our start! Thanks for the informative videos.

[@reneecassidy7279]

Interesting video, Noah! I’m sure it answered a lot of question of there for people contemplating raising bison, but not getting to much help in the cost department. Very big commitment but good of you to share the information to give them a starting point,

[@BrokenArrowBison]

I thanks for watching Renee!

[@lockedin60]

Some farmer/ranchers are hesitant to tell you how much property they have. But I find that counterintuitive to the Bison Community. From hearing you and Dusty talk that you are willing to help other Bison Ranches get started and to grow the Bison population. Just understanding these beautiful creatures that large swathe of land is needed. I suspect the financial investment is steep.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Yes there is a lot it goes on into starting a bison Ranch James. Everyone has to start somewhere though.

[@lockedin60]

@@BrokenArrowBison True. But that can be said about any pursuit of a business that is YOUR PASSION!

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Absolutely!

[@darlenestorer8898]

Noah you are so knowledgeable .

[@BrokenArrowBison]

I learn as I go Darlene. 😉

[@tonyn3123]

Great information. Thanks

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Thank for watching!

[@patriciatucker9707]

Wow was this ever interesting! Thanks for taking your time to teach us about the cost.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Glad you enjoyed it Patricia!

[@karenladwig3856]

Very good video! Very informative

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Thank you Karen!

[@schnakenberglloydsue7313]

Enjoyed your video Noah!!!

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Thank you!

[@rajbeekie7124]

Raising Bison is like buying crypto. You are hoping the next person pays more than you paid for it. If the bottom ever falls out, it will hurt that last person holding the stock.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Sure is. LOL

[@larryklaas6035]

Crypto is made from thin air. It has no value in a real sense. Bison have real value as food.

[@helenabiesma5560]

of course we did not go in - that bison was meant to be put out - well we left it alone - it was the on,y animal that impressed me immense on its size - and we had to laugh afterwards

[@BrokenArrowBison]

They are very impressive.

[@katherineallen9060]

Very interesting!

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Thanks for watching!

[@alanwesterfield4254]

No matter what a golden rule is no contract-no deal. Never get on a piece of property without a contract. period. I burned myself by not following that simple advice. At first you may think "wow this land owner is great, we are going to get along so well" Let me explain what happens. You get set up. If most people even get the slightest whiff that you are making a little money "off them".... it keeps them up and night rolling around in their head and they will try to mess it up. There is usually a REASON any land might be available.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Yes it’s best to have things in writing.

[@dianacox2293]

Hi Noah this video was very interesting. I live in Kansas which I say on regular basis. I know of Buffalo Bill but didn't know about this little tourist info/museum was there and where it's located. I have heard of Oakley though. I love museums maybe one day when I can transfer into a car I may have someone take me there and sites along the way. It is just interesting. Thank you for this.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Glad you found it interesting Diana! Thanks for watching!

[@marypatten9655]

Just buying one can set you back a bit. But do love biason meat. Thank you for the information

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Yes it sure can.

[@helenabiesma5560]

i met my first Bison in the Dutch Zoo while we had to measure his enclosure to get an overall picture of the so then all finished - took two days all in all to measure all enclosures and then the client - MD of the zoo - looking at us puzzled - all animals he asked - because he forgot t hat the Bison was still locked in his enclosure - we counted the number of blocks my colegue said

[@BrokenArrowBison]

That’s cool!

[@BrokenArrowBison]

That’s cool!

[@GaHullbillyRanch]

Been waiting on this video for a while now. Noah, have figured out the best minerals for the bison? I the bag said beef.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Great to hear! There are a few manufacturers who make bison specific minerals. It really comes down to what they are deficient in in that area though. Beef Minerals will work just fine as long as that is meeting all their criteria.

[@kurtreinhardt6789]

Thanks for the info

[@shawnohagan5503]

Great video

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Thank you!

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

Thank you. This is very helpful. Don't you need special trailers to be able to move them as adults?

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Great! Standard cattle trailers work just fine.

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

@@BrokenArrowBison wow! I did not know that. Thank you. Also, Merry Christmas for you and all you love!

[@billreal76]

Interesting, Noah.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

😀

[@jimrogers2533]

The younger ranchers are key to having more bison ranchers here. I’ll get someone thinking through the local FFA. No food needed on native land, and no pulling calves. The neighbors boy asked 100 questions. The only one I didn’t know was if the current hot hanging weight was at $4 per lb. I did find calves $300 cheaper at $1,200 each, so I was off a bit. More sought after genetics are towards 3,000 a calf.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

You are right. There is alot to be offered to the younger folks looking to get into ag.

[@helenabiesma5560]

my colleague said that I been stroked a bear over it nose -they were approachable looking for snacks the others were left out

[@stellamaggard3669]

If I was able to raise bison. I think it would be better to start out with, calf's anyway. It seems like to me. They would be easier to get to know.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Yes, I believe that is the best option for people who want to start out.

[@jenhalliburton6251]

Thanks again. Love this. Reality check for some I think. Hugs

[@BrokenArrowBison]

I’m glad you enjoyed it Jen!

[@chrishouck5819]

Very interested

[@jimrogers2533]

The bull panel holding pen kept them In perfectly. Even the1500 lb one didn’t bother it. Keep in mind we’re on the old Grand Prairie and can produce 300 bushels of corn an acre. The area we fenced is 78-80 acres. With 6’ barbwire fence, 8 Buffalo, land, 4 creek flood gates, 160’ holding pen, and handling system. 576,000 usd. Post covid costs with land bought year’s ago. Our future sites will be pastures and wasteland. Farmland won’t be a viable option for most in IL. I would say my best production is the wetland wasteland area as it’s always damp, and not farmable. In my area it’s the younger cattle ranchers that are interested in bison.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

I think you’re working in the right direction Jim.

[@danielashford2430]

Btw Merry Christmas to you and yours Noah…

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Merry Christmas to you too Daniel! 🎄🎄🎄

[@Donna_G]

This was interesting. I don't plan on even thinking about raising bison. I just think they are interesting animals. I understand that bison are social animals, kind of like cattle. So, could. you keep a bison calf with like Hereford calves that you plan on raising for meat? I don't know if bison and cattle could form a bond if they are raised together.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Glad you found it interesting Donna. I’m sure eventually they would form a bond. I know people that have bison and cattle together and typically they form two separate herds. I would imagine if you just had one animal though and a herd of cattle they would probably assimilate.

[@marcruel9401]

Have you heard of Greg Judy in Missouri ? He doesn’t feed hay in winter. He does lease land rotational and sustainable grazing

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Yes I sure have. 😁

[@highwayhyenas6084]

Great information

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sunnymorgan803]

How do you make your money off the Bison

[@BrokenArrowBison]

We will sell the calves when it comes time… We are a few years off from that though.

[@ginamontoya-vanmilt37]

On another video which I cannot find right now you said bison and buffalo are the same! Two different parts of the world Hun not the same at all! But what you're doing is a good thing whether they're Bison or Buffalo they both need to be careful for! And Thank for that!!

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Thanks Gina. The American Indians actually still call bison Buffalo today. It is basically a nickname. Thanks for watching!

[@ginamontoya-vanmilt37]

I am a Native American Indian and I believe the Buffalo is from Africa. Sorry don't mean to be a turd but I love my bison!

[@BrokenArrowBison]

LOL Seems like everyone has their own take on it. I have Native American friends and have spoken to a lot of others that say they will never be called bison in their eyes, they are always Buffalo to honor their ancestry. Technically you are right. 😉

[@wolfrus1809]

I really wanna own some. I don’t know anything about raising anything other then basic house animals nor have I ever experienced true farm life. Hopefully I’ll be able to do it

[@BrokenArrowBison]

We started pretty green ourselves. Look up the NBA. They have online training courses which are extremely helpful.

[@ourv9603]

Yeah, lots of hobbys cost alot. !

[@BrokenArrowBison]

They sure do.

[@mattowens3857]

Veteran Land Board - for purchasing land with low to zero down payment US Department of Agriculture (USDA) - finding the right funding for "disadvantaged" and "new" farmers/ranchers GI Bill, Ch 31 - Using Vocational Rehab to get to the VA accelerator program to help plan the business and make the right connections - Proper business plans get proper money to work. Farm Raise - Professional grant writers and helpers for ag businesses For marketing, for the price point, I'd follow GaryVee like hes the gospel of truth. Can't beat free, especially when all of this is added up.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@mattowens3857]

@@BrokenArrowBison just wanted to highlight the homework ive done and resources i am trying to use in my planning process. hope it helps someone

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Sounds like you have definitely done your research! I’m sure people will find it helpful.

[@XxXBalderXxX]

Thank you for this. Will definitely look into this.

[@helenabiesma5560]

sorry for not understanding you history - would it not be feasible for you to live there etc.and then you build up a homestead and a better life style living there

[@BrokenArrowBison]

We live on the ranch.

[@derrickvarnadore1682]

I’m watching your videos and subscribed because I’m totally interested in raising bison. I’ve been drawn to them since I was a child. I live in the mountains of NC. I’m wondering about there ability to handle sloped terrain on a daily basis. Though I’ve read and heard they were native to these mountains. Any input would be welcomed.

[@user-oc7py9bk6n]

What deal as cattle are easer to raise and don't need to worry about one of those things will kill you

[@tyeburch4273]

Hello! How many head would you put on say 20-25 acres? Mainly free grazing low low maintenance.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

That’s a hard question to answer unfortunately. Your best bet is to talk to other beef producers in the area. The number is almost identical to cattle.

[@Kanjicafe]

What is the genetics of this herd? They are so tame. They seem like cow bison hybrids.

[@Dunlap-uj5zl]

👍👍

[@BrokenArrowBison]

😃🦬

[@judysears6417]

uhm....be open and transparent! why the heck would you not tell anyone??? that is just plain ignorance! WHAT DIFF DOES IT MAKE? How very prideful !!

[@mahe6986]

Can bison live with other animals

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Yea they can.

[@510DOEBOY]

How/why do you call them buffalo and bison in the same sentence??

[@BrokenArrowBison]

Because they are referred to differently depending upon the demographic. Kansas Buffalo Association… Missouri bison association. Gets confusing I know.

[@bradbrown2168]

Approximate % of profit on hang weight per animal. 1 or more years p animal before going to butcher? $5000 cost for a $10 K hang weight? No clue.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

I’m not in the meat business so I don’t think I can weigh in too much on this Brad unfortunately.

[@loverboy3788]

I would've paid more... 🤔

[@BrokenArrowBison]

😃

[@panotragoulias9462]

I much prefer beef. where's the beef.

[@BrokenArrowBison]

That’s OK, we all like what we like.

[@Cbenz280]

In otherwords, your broke.