Getting Started in Home Dairying and Checking on a Price

[Stoufferspizza]

We are interested in getting into home dairying with cows (did goats for 7 years in 4H so I'm familiar with dairying them at least). There is a farm near us that is a small dairy that is downsizing due to the fact that their family is increasing and they have less time. They are selling registered Jerseys and have several that range in age from 4-7. They are proven calves and good producers and they are asking $1000 each. They are all currently milking. We have not yet seen these animals and obviously aren't committing to anything without viewing the animals first. We're thinking of 1-2, but I'm just not familiar with good cow pricing. No calfs come with the deal. A little insight would be greatly appreciated.

[topside1]

In Tennessee, that is a good price for a cow in milk. Actually low for Reg. stock and in milk...Good luck....Topside

[gone-a-milkin]

It seems like a good price to me too. (depends on the particular animal of course)...

[Lane Linnenkohl]

The price sounds more than fair to me.

[Stoufferspizza]

Thanks for the tips - I just didn't want to get too taken the first time out (we'll set up an appointment to meet the animals).

[sammyd]

I'd have to see em. Downsizing.or.culling. 1000 for a 4-7 year old cull cow is pretty steep. I would be more comfortable if the animal was bred back or just fresh. I'd be leery of anything that was in milk for several months and not bred back. But that's just me.