Looking for milk cow/heifer/calf in AR, OK, TX, MO

quailkeeper · #1 02/14/05, 02:45 PM

I already posted a want ad on the Barter Board but I figured it wouldn't hurt to put one here too. I am looking for a milk cow or heifer in Arkansas, Eastern Oklahoma, NW Texas, or southern Missouri. I am not particular about breed except I'd rather not have a pure bred Holstein. However, I would be interested in a Holstein cross, maybe with a Jersey or Guernsey. I'd also be interested in a Dexter or any other milk breed or cross. I'd take a week old heifer, weanling, adult cow, or even an older cow.

myersfarm · #2 02/14/05, 06:26 PM

quailkeeper..in what price range you looking for ...in the week old heifer

Carol K · #3 02/14/05, 07:20 PM

I'll keep an ear to the ground for you, but am wondering about your choices, in that there is a big difference in the amount of milk a Dexter gives and that of a Holstein/Jersey cross, I don't want you to feel that if you get a Dexter it will give the same amount of milk as your other choice. http://www.dextercattle.org/ This will show you some breeders in the areas you mentioned for Dexters,

Carol K

quailkeeper · #4 02/14/05, 09:48 PM

I am desperate enough to take a Dexter, but not a registered one. Too pricey for me. $1000 for a yearling heifer is outrageous. I realize that a dexter only gives 1.5-2.5 gallons a day, which is actually perfect for us. But if I can find a larger cow I would just use the extra milk for a calf or two. I missed out on some Jersey/Holstein 16 month old heifers last week for $500.

Myers, it would depend on breed and if its registered (which it doesn't have to be). But, I'm pretty open right now

Thank you Carol, I do appreciate it!!!

myersfarm · #5 02/15/05, 07:24 AM

i sometimes run on to one now and then at the sale barns i go to.....jersey heifers and holstien hefiers and the some jersey/holstien crosses...one day old up to week old...never know when one will show up..are you interested in something like that,,,if i bought you one you would have to come that day and pick it up......are you interested it something like that? i am in poplar bluff missouri... i have jersey cows and thats how i found most of them...one at a time never klnow when thay show up so i couldn't call and say come look at...never saw any of them regersted at any of these sales

quailkeeper · #6 02/15/05, 11:54 AM

Thank you for the offer but I'd rather save auction calves/cows for the absolute last resort. I have a friend who helps run an auction house in the next county over who is keeping an eye on them for me. Full grown milking cows run through for $200. I'm just a little scared of what you get at auctions.

jerzeygurl · #7 02/20/05, 11:51 AM

i have a bred jersey heifer, bred to angus, her mom and sisters are good milkers and her baby should be good beefy cross, we are askin $1000 when she calves and trained. maybe take less as is now. we are in mo but have relatives in south mo and ark. so could make a nice trip

quailkeeper · #8 02/20/05, 12:46 PM

What would you take for her now? How far along is she? How old? Just curious, is she registered? Do you have a picture you could email or post? What part of Arkansas do you have relatives in? I'm definitely interested. Thanks!!!

jerzeygurl · #9 03/01/05, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by quailkeeper

What would you take for her now? How far along is she? How old? Just curious, is she registered? Do you have a picture you could email or post? What part of Arkansas do you have relatives in? I'm definitely interested. Thanks!!!

i have pics cant post them here for some reason , can email easy enought tho