03/04/07, 08:58 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Originally Posted by jersey girl
As to size of the mini jerseys, there are different sizes. Some folks like the novelty mini cow that could easily walk under a normal table. I don't know how practical they are to milk as I have never tried one. We do have one bull this size, born to one of our cows a few days after we bought them. At 18 months he was 27" tall. He is a sweetie and just like a pet. He would not be practical as a farm bull. We are keeping him because there is a market for his semen. He will be collected and tested for the first time in a few months.
The rest of our cows are about 42" tall. They just look like small jerseys. At this size they are easy to milk and easy to handle. A full grown, lactating cow averages 500 - 600 pounds.
We do use a lot of milk here. We drink a lot and make cheeses and yogurts. All leftovers are fed to pigs.
I agree that when choosing a cow you have to look at what your needs are and then study and choose the right breed for you
Joanie
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Jersey Girl,
What is the background of your bull? By that I mean the milking average of his dam and her background. I might be interested in semen when you collect.
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