Chloe, our Jersey milk cow

[wynedot55]

over the years weve had 2 or 3 jersey cows in the barn.an all of them would kick the fire out of you for no reason.you never know when a jersey is gonna haul off an kick you.

 

[texaschickmama]

A few more pics of my Chloe Belle. She is 9 months now. Can't wait to breed her and get a calf and some good milk.

Oh yeah, I forgot to add that she has never even acted like she was going to kick me. She was a bottle baby and if anything she scares me because she does not know she is a cow. She acts like a dog and does not know that she is like 500 lbs. OUCH.

 

[Farmer Kitty]

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That's not fair to say of all Jerseys. Poorly-bred examples can be found in any breed or species, but are not representative.

It has nothing to do with breeding. Any breed you can find this in certain individual animals.

 

[Farmer Kitty]

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I'd watch real close when milking time comes. In my experience (over 25 years) the pets either eat you or kick like h*ll! BTW-If you put a halter on her and bring her head around to touch her side, on the side you will be milking from, then tie the end around her hind leg it will help break any kicking. A cow kicks backwards first and in this way they are getting themselves first. On a really bad kicker, use a nose leader.

 

[ninjapoodles]

What kind of space/grazing requirements are there for one dairy cow? It's just something I'm toying with for a couple years down the road, but I don't know if we have enough quality grazing. We have 5 acres, but not a lot of good grass. We'll be trying to improve that over the next couple of years. Jerseys have always really appealed to me.

We have to hay our horses year-round, and right now are feeding them World Feeder Bermuda.

 

[Farmer Kitty]

It's 1.5 acres per cow. Now having said that, you need to take into consideration your grass type, rain amounts, etc. And with a smaller breed, like a jersey, you can cut that back some.

Nifty has started

come on over and ask and learn.

 

[dogzrule5]

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Several weeks ago somebody posted pictures of their herd under the 'other animals' section. I emailed them and asked several questions about having a pet cow b/c I had met somebody locally who had a young one that was bottle fed and really tame.

The cattle rancher advised me that they are herd animals and a lone cow wouldn't be very happy. Plus they told me how much they ate and it's quite a bit - way more than I can afford.

As much as I'd dearly love to have one or two, I don't have the means to properly feed and vet them.

I'll try to find that post and put the link in this thread.

 

[dogzrule5]

I don't know how to add a link but if you look under this subject at a post dated 6/29 and the subject is Checking The Cows Today by Katy.

Katy will give you information on the cost of having a cow; she was very helpful to me.

I still want one though!!!

 

[Farmer Kitty]

The link is:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=58397

You just copy and paste the address.

 

[redhen]

do cows need alot of grazing area if they have hay and grain?..just curious..i have been interested in some mini irish jersys..and i was wondering how much "actual" grazing area they need..thanks..LOVE THE PICTURS OF CHLOE!!..Wendy