All, I want to get 2-3 cows/cattle for my 5 acre homestead. I've read about several breeds but always come back to the Dexter for its size and temprement. Are...
hello everyone! the JUN/JUL coast to coast transport trip was completed yesterday - the next scheduled trip will be early/mid SEP - it is known for sure that ...
... We have a dun heifer calf for sale 1 bull calf 1 yearling bull, heifers about $800.00 bull calfs $600.00 to bad i just sold a bred heifer and a bred cow...
My husband would like to build a stachion for our soon to be bred Dexter Heifer that is coming home to live with us in October. Does anyone have any plans or...
We have a new Dexter coming to live with us in October ( a bred heifer who will then calve in May) and would like advice on what we need to have for her. We...
hi cait, i dont know where carol lives exactly but if you go to the adca website, you can find her address and email and phone. she is the director in your...
Awhile back Margaret on her Dexter cattle only group had pictures posted of some stanchions. I think Judy at jams100 has some pictures posted. CJ has written...
Hi Hope, Necessities are: Water, Food, Shelter, Minerals.  My cows eat approximately (1) 1100 lb bale of unfertilized hay each / month. The fertilized hay...
You might check with your county extension agent for stanchion plans. Our feed store keeps metal ones in stock. You might check some of the bigger dairy supply...
Muddy River Peate Ann is really starting to show her pregnancy. She's due in September, I think. She's been kept in the herd with the bull 24/7 and is "open...
I don’t have plans but I know the principle involved. Top and bottom there are two 2X6’s spaced a little more than 1 ½ inches apart. Bolt a 2X4 ...
I water five head from a 50 gallon Rubber Maid tank that I fill twice a day. For one cow I think a 15 or 20 gallon rubber tub would work well. In summer ...
... You wrote that your cows eat 1100# per month of hay - is that EACH cow? That seems like a lot to me. I'm sure I don't feed that much to my cows but maybe...
Friends: I got wildly extravagant one day and bought a large round bale feeder for my Herefords since I was planning on trying out a round bales for the first...
Hi Molly The hay I feed is unfertilized. (low Protein) My cows will therefore eat more hay. I also feed protein tubs and cottonseed cake. I pay $70 for...
Thanks for the response. I'm located in Adams/Friendship approximately 30 miles North of the Dells and 30 miles South of WI Rapids. Terry ... From: lue_54875...
My feed store carries red lake DE. I use red lake in the garden but I feed the perma-guard DE to the animals. originally I started buying from rabit hill...
... Thanks for posting this link. I just followed it and registered there. So much information. I admit, I feel a bit overwhelmed at the responsibility of...
She is beautiful. I love her and want her. LOL My husband just went off to bed with a "yes, dear, whatever you say, dear..." kind of look. Question: What is...
You're not far off Cait, family cows become family, enjoy ! Taking care of a cow is much easier then you think, and much nicer. There's a 'naturalness' about...
Purchased my first Dexter about 6 months ago; she produced a heifer just two months ago. I was told she had been milked and was on her 3rd calf. She bows her...
Just like a child, either youre in charge or they are.. Run her up a chute, put her head in a stanchion, or rope her tight then tie the back leg you are going...
Helen Dixon
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I live in Manderson wyoming. Looking for next spring early summer , want a milker or 2. Anyone close to this area?? Thanks TAmi...
Cows like to forget. So when I feed cubes I walk among mine pet backs and sides check out their udders and make sure I pull on a teat or two just so they...
She has a calf at side, is at a relatively new place. Her maternal instincts are taking over. I have a 14 year old cow is fine if she doesn't have a calf....
When I got my first two Dexters, they were pretty wild and untouchable. It was a cow/heifer pair and the heifer was 18 months old. Once I got them home I...
Next time she freshens you might want to take the calf off and feed it on the bottle, then your cow will think you are her calf and she will let you milk her....
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