Please judge my heifer's condition (pic heavy-ish)

[WildernesFamily]

Our sweet heifer we got back in May last year (Our new jersey heifer) has really grown since we got her! We had her AI'd and we're pretty sure it "took". She should be due around the end of May this year.

Could you please tell me what you think of her condition? This is our first cow and we're not sure if she's too skinny, too fat or just right If we need to make adjustments we want to make them now before her due date. She has free choice hay and anywhere from 1/2 to 1 bucket of grain each day.







Thank you!

[myersfarm]

Ok being a Jersey man...looks like you just need to sell her BTW my trailer is hooked to the truck I can come take her off your hands..

..as A side note thats is ONE NICE HEIFER of the best I have seen in a long time LOOKS perfect to me...you are feeding just right IMO...you do not want to fat as it will cut down on milk production......again ONE NICE HEIFER..

[topside1]

Myersfarm is the one to listen to...Amateur me firmly feels that she's a pure 10 on a scale to 10...you should be proud....Topside

[nduetime]

BEAUTIFUL heifer. She is just lovely! I would not change a thing that you are doing with her as far as feed goes. Nicest I have seen for a while. Amateur here too but I have been looking at a lot of heifers this last year. Jersey is my breed of choice also. Love my Clover, she will be one in April.

[WildernesFamily]

Thanks everyone! myersfarm you about made my heart stop when you said we need to sell her, LOL!

Thanks again, I can stop worrying now!

[myersfarm]

sorry about that... SHE ALSO HAS A NICE LOOKING LONG TIT UDDER but that can change..but am sure it will be nice


BTW I still have trailer hooked up...want my number

[WildernesFamily]

Nah, I think we'll keep her, especially after such positive responses from everyone

Thanks, I do make a point to handle her udder each day when I take her feed or when I'm out in her pasture, hoping to get her used to that.

[oregon woodsmok]

I think she is lovely.

I also think she is a little bit plump, but that will come off her when she starts putting energy into producing milk.

She is not heavy enough to cause calving problems, especially if she does any walking every day.

[6e]

Hard to believe that's the same cow. Pretty pretty cow. We just got a Jersey heifer that's in serious need of groceries.

[nobrabbit]

I can't quite tell but is she losing hair on her side?

[matt_man]

Originally Posted by nobrabbit

I can't quite tell but is she losing hair on her side?

I think those are tongue licks...

And she's a nice looking girl. Not too fat. Expect her to take a bit of a drop in weight after she is milking and get more of that girlish Jersey figure.

[WildernesFamily]

Originally Posted by matt_man

I think those are tongue licks...

And she's a nice looking girl. Not too fat. Expect her to take a bit of a drop in weight after she is milking and get more of that girlish Jersey figure.

Yep, tongue licks

Thanks, good info to know!

[Tad]

Condition is just about perfect...nice looking animal you have there!

[Patt]

That is a gorgeous heifer and yes she looks to be in excellent condition. Good job!

[myersfarm]

How old is she take a guess

[Patt]

Well we have never had Jerseys here but assuming they are like Dexters and you breed to calve at 2 I would say 18 months.

[WildernesFamily]

Thanks again

While we don't know her exact DOB, Butterbelle is about 2 years old now.

[Gregg Alexander]

Nice looking heifer, nothing wrong that I can see. Hope she works out good for you

[Creamers]

How old is she? She is a lovely. . . looks bit heavy, but so does mine - lol.