grannys gone and done it

[Tippylou]

Yaks are not supposed to need any assistance in calving. Calf size it 25 to 30 lbs. Out of a 500 plus pound cow. So the calves are very small.

Bloat or any weird cow type things? Are they ruminants like cows?

 

[Mutt Farm]

How much does one Yak cost?

-Kathy

How much does your vet charge to pull a yak calf?

We have a few ponies that we paid good money for, but we don't insure them for anything. Thought about getting medical insurance, but decided not to.

-Kathy

Me too. I've never had medical ins on the dogs or horses. All my years, it's bitten me once. This year, colic surgery. Had I insured my horses all along, I could have paid for several surgeries. I personally think I came out ahead with no ins.

My vets would probably charge about $300

-Kathy

 

[twisted-acres-farm]

Quote:
yes they are related to cattle , buffalo and can cross breed with both. Rod one of the renters has worked with cattle. From everything I can find on the internet they are relatively health issue free.

 

[Tippylou]

Quote: Sorry, dumb question about ruminants.....

 

[casportpony]

@Mutt Farm , been there, done that twice now. No insurance either time, but like you, think we came out ahead. How's your horse?

-Kathy

 

[twisted-acres-farm]

as far as theft other then during hunting season there isn't any traffic.. other then locals and not to many of them. Also dogs out and about the place and they do let us know if anyone is around.

 

[Mutt Farm]

Bull like porter from 4,000 and up cows about 2500 and up. depends on breeding, coloration, age

IMO for an extra $20 a month, Id try it for a year or 2. This is a new venture and they were expensive.

 

[Tippylou]

Quote:
yes they are related to cattle , buffalo and can cross breed with both. Rod one of the renters has worked with cattle. From everything I can find on the internet they are relatively health issue free.
Yakolo?

 

[twisted-acres-farm]

Quote:
yes they are related to cattle , buffalo and can cross breed with both. Rod one of the renters has worked with cattle. From everything I can find on the internet they are relatively health issue free.
Yakolo?

or yattle or caks

 

[casportpony]

Quote: Sorry, dumb question about ruminants.....
Not dumb.

-Kathy