I wanted a Guernsey originally when I decided which family milk cow I wanted. The problem is there's literally no Guernsey's in this area. The ones I could find were ridiculously priced. Is the milk really rich, yellow, and creamy with the Guernsey?
I have read a ton on the A2/A2 genetics, and while I'm not 100% convinced about the science behind it, I have chosen to purchase mine with the A2/A2 genetics. I decided since goats and humans have the A2 protein it makes sense that it would be more easily digestible. Hopefully more concrete...
There's literally no milking shorthorns around here. It was near impossible to get my hands on the jersey girls I got. The Brown Swisss are actually quite common around here, but still pricy. What's the difference in milk taste in your opinion between those three?
Can I ask why you don't have your jersey anymore? I also have goats and a jersey! what kind of goats do you prefer for dairy goats? Mine are crosses I put ahead from a creamery that has to scale down.
That's okay if that's not what I asked! Your opinion is still an amazing one. I have dairy goats, and two jerseys. I also have access to Holstein milk (which I think is great as well). My goats are due in May :)
Hey everybody! Just wondering what everybody's favorite milk cow breed, and why? Also curious about jersey cow prices in different areas for bred, breeding age, and babies?