Selling my cow and heifer

Haggis · #1 08/26/08, 08:02 PM

What with graying hair and the long winters, I've been thinking for a while about selling my Jersey cow and her heifer; now I'm fairly certain I will. Last week's double hernia operation (my third hernia operation, and this just after laying in my winter's hay) has me laid up for weeks into the future, and heavy milk buckets along with the yearly laying up of hay are sure to put me back on the operating table.

My Jersey is coming a 3rd calve heifer; due between October 15th and Novermber 6th.

Her heifer was born last November.

Both are pure bloods, but no papers.

Now if I can make a few calls to see what such animals are bringing just now....?

Funny how easy it is to find folk who want, at bargain prices, what our wee croft produces, and then how hard it is to find a helping hand when one is laid low from the tending of said croft. Animals need daily watching, and generally twice daily feedings; Herself is valiantly battling the chores and attending me, but it is too much for her.

Ah well, life has it's interesting turns.

XCricketX · #2 08/26/08, 08:59 PM

I really need a good cow, but I'm not near enough... and I would help you out too.

Yeah, life is crazy... sorry about the hardships.

*HugZ*

Cricket

AR Transplant · #3 08/27/08, 01:04 PM

I feel your pain. I have multiple spurs in my shoulder and herniated disk. Tending my jersey is painful and dh has a new job that requires more time. He tells me that he does not want to sell my beloved cow, but I am thinking that it would be best. what to do?

hope you either find a great buyer or someone who would love to help for a little bit of that white "gold" , necter of the God's!

ar

mommahen2four · #4 08/27/08, 10:16 PM

Eeeee... I have been dreaming of milk for soooo long! I sent you a pm...

heinola honey · #5 08/29/08, 07:00 PM

Haggis,
I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing health problems.
At the sales barn in Perham, MN Jersey cows bring anywhere from 900.00 to 1300. and springing heifers are 1100.00 to 1800.00 dollars. I would imagine your two are worth that, as Dorsey would be if she were a might bit younger and fully uddered.
Dorsey is bred back again for a april calf. I sometimes think of selling her as we don't need that much milk. But then I talk myself out of it since she is my very first cow and I am attached to her.
Give us a hollar if you want us to come give a hand with any thing.
Ruth

Haggis · #6 08/30/08, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by heinola honey

Haggis,
I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing health problems.
At the sales barn in Perham, MN Jersey cows bring anywhere from 900.00 to 1300. and springing heifers are 1100.00 to 1800.00 dollars. I would imagine your two are worth that, as Dorsey would be if she were a might bit younger and fully uddered.
Dorsey is bred back again for a april calf. I sometimes think of selling her as we don't need that much milk. But then I talk myself out of it since she is my very first cow and I am attached to her.
Give us a hollar if you want us to come give a hand with any thing.
Ruth

It is some frustrating to find ones self in such a condition, but as the hair grays and/or disappears, ones body does tend toward more frequent breakdowns.

Thank you kindly for the information as to cattle prices, I don't get out much so such information is slow in trickling to Wolf Cairn Moor. We had thought that soon to be 4 year old Tulip ought to be worth $1200, and her heifer ought to bring $900 or $1000.

We are very happy to hear that sweet old Dorsey is yet in service and again with calf; we were trying to remember if this will make her tenth calf?

Thank you ever so kindly for the offer of help; we know you good folk would be here in a heart beat. The children have started sheduling in times to come help with the chores, and as I mend, I get stronger everyday; enough to do the little things. The Doc says no lifting or tugging above 10 pounds for another 6 weeks, and everything here weighs more than ten pounds. I can't even fill the chicken waterers or unload the smallest sacks of feed from the truck. I can't imagine what would happen if I were to be in such a condition with a cow in milk, or trying to feed and water during the hardest winter months. Just 6 years hence I was in hospital for a full 28 days, and then many months after on the mend; maybe it is time to reduce the size of my livestock?

Again, thanks for the prices and offers of help
Haggis and Herself

heinola honey · #7 09/01/08, 06:06 PM

Haggis,
This will be Dorsey 3rd calf with us so I think she will be 11yrs old now.(?)
I just wanted to tell anyone out there if they were to think of purchasing either one of your two, not to second guess it because they would get a great cow for their money!
Best Wishes,
Ruth

Haggis · #8 09/06/08, 02:27 PM

A we bit past noon today a nice couple drove up to our barn and a bit later Tulip was gone. Herself cried as always when any of the cattle leave.

We yet have the Jersey heifer calf, and she will do to breed in late November for a late September calf of her own.

Haggis