Why don't you start with 1 or 2 cows.
You already admit that you don't expect a return.

Get two and see what the family can do with them.

If they show promise, invest more later.
If not, loosing two is better than six.
Mick

Already a done deal. Probly could of dropped to 2-3 cows, but dad wanted 6.

newtovillagelife wrote:And your in-laws will learn nothing about how to take care of themselves. But that's the easy come easy go Thai mentality.

This is so true. We have dealt with it many times. Now that we have been here going on five years my wife has come to this conclusion also. Both of us get frustrated when we see the "Easy come - Easy Go " attitude. They refuse to take responsibility for decisions and actions. It is more convenient to say My-Bin-Lie or to play the victim role.