three to four months
That depends on how far the cow hands had to drive the cattle. Most cattle drives lasted anywhere from a week to several months.
That depends on how far the cow hands had to drive the cattle. Most cattle drives lasted anywhere from a week to several months.
yes, it did cause in the 1800s cattle drives were so long it would take days to get them where they need to be.
20 years
Cattle Drives were important because the East wanted beef and the cowboys want money the cattle drived could take weeks to get to the Railroad station.
to get cattle to the market.
Cattle drives in American history primarily took place from the late 1860s to the early 1890s, lasting roughly 20 to 30 years. These drives were crucial for moving large herds of cattle from ranches in Texas to railheads in places like Kansas, where they could be shipped to markets in the East. The decline of cattle drives was influenced by factors such as the expansion of railroads, overgrazing, and changes in cattle ranching practices. By the late 1890s, cattle drives had largely diminished in significance.
I must assume you are asking about cattle drives since you don't ask it in your question. Kansas was the nearest rail line for the cattle drives. Kansas City had the largest stockyards for the trains going east.
Cattle drives
They took place between 1866 and 1886. The height of the cattle drives years was in 1871. Hope this helped! You can also go to Wikipedia and get more information there.
The cattle industry originated in Ancient Egypt over 5000 years ago. Same with the cattle drives.
I must assume you are asking about cattle drives since you don't ask it in your question. Kansas was the nearest rail line for the cattle drives. Kansas City had the largest stockyards for the trains going east.