Temptation in the form of a cow?

[lorieMN]

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AI is very easy to do..you could even take some classes and learn to do it yourself..so really no need for a bull,and the seman isnt that bad to buy..and you can then buy from the best lines..without the pain of haveing a bull around..even when I had the dairy,60 head,I didnt run a bull,we AI'd all the cows..

 

[Up-the-Creek]

I havent seen nothing about the Dexter cattle, but I will sure look into that before I buy any. They are sooooo cute and would be excellent for people who have small acreage. I will do more research. Thanx!

 

[BeckyLa]

Yep, chained to twice a day, EVERYDAY, forever. Unless you decide to not breed one year and let her go dry, then you might get a vacation. Been there, done that, didn't bother with the T-shirt.

On the other hand, Jerseys give the beeestest milk with a high cream content! Mmmmm. And such a sweet temperament. And those soft doe eyes will break your heart. I love Jerseys. And if you get more milk than you can use you can buy one or two beef calves. Let her raise them then put one in your freezer and sell the other.

 

[Wifezilla]

They also have itty bitty Jerseys. They aren't a hybrid of the big cows, but more like the Jersey the big cows we know today came from.

http://www.miniaturejerseyassociation.com/HomesteadCows.htm
http://www.minicattlepros.com/jerseys.html

The Dexters come from Ireland.

I think they are so freaking ADORABLE!!

I also think these are a great alternative for those who have room for goats, but don't like goat's milk.

 

[joebryant]

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THAT DOES IT! I'm kicking Anne out and getting me a young, ambitious milk maid in here who knows how to churn.

 

[BeckyLa]

Go for it, Joe!!!

You'll be so glad you did, if you live long enough.....

 

[greyfields]

We only milk once per day. It's not the end of the World and you still get more milk than you can drink.

 

[daraae921]

Do it! Man, if I had an offer like that and the space..
I'm sure there is a reason my husband doesn't want more land. He knows more land = more animals!

 

[redhen]

...i want a cow!..you are so lucky!...

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[BeardedChick]

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I don't think so... My Dexter is very sweet & easy to deal with. She's in pasture with horses. We had a 'bad' Dexter that we sold, she was just not as people friendly but was not at all dangerous. The Dexters I have been around have all been very gentle compared to other breeds.

Now milking a corriente - THAT could get interesting.