1 Cow vs 10 Sheep: Which Makes More Money on a Small Ranch?
Rational Ranchers
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Is one cow really more profitable than ten sheep? Most people assume the answer is obvious—but when you break down the numbers, the results may surprise you.
In this video, we compare 1 young bred cow vs. 10 bred ewes on the same amount of pasture. We cover annual expenses, income, and net profit to see which livestock enterprise generates the best return for a small ranch.
Whether you're just starting a homestead, have 5–20 acres, or are looking to improve your ranch's profitability, this comparison will help you make a more informed decision.
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I raise Romanov sheep—the most prolific breed in the world. The annual average is three lambs per ewe. Although prices are different significantly from those in the US, the economics are similar; raising cattle for calves doesn't come close in terms of profitability
I had assumed that buyers would simply visit the ranch to make their selections and purchases, much like shopping at a supermarket.😂
All the best to you and yours!
And here’s 2 years of investment plan
One ewe can deliver 3 times in 2 years
9 ewes in average of 1.5 babies Time 3 =40 +9 mothers =49 that’s not including the 1st female baby that can have babies after 9 months which can be up to 6 but let’s call that a lost so 49 time average 300 = 17,400 vs 2 calves which may make 6000 in 2 years
1 Cow vs 10 Sheep: Which Makes More Money on a Small Ranch?
Rational Ranchers
52,843 views
Is one cow really more profitable than ten sheep? Most people assume the answer is obvious—but when you break down the numbers, the results may surprise you.
In this video, we compare 1 young bred cow vs. 10 bred ewes on the same amount of pasture. We cover annual expenses, income, and net profit to see which livestock enterprise generates the best return for a small ranch.
Whether you're just starting a homestead, have 5–20 acres, or are looking to improve your ranch's profitability, this comparison will help you make a more informed decision.
Channel Sponsor: Summit Metals
https://summitmetals.com/collections/...