Good morning, When I first got my cattle, I got some advice on fencing them in. When I posted that I would use electric wires at about 12" 24" and 36" I was...
My cattle are just fenced in with 2 electric braided wire. Works fine, so far. We also have a huge hill, they need to climb to get their grain & water, doesn't...
I may have been the person to suggest tape. I have found that it is more visible especially at night. The white tape moving in the breeze is apparent on all...
However domesticated our cows may be they still like to eat in a hurry and then retire to a comfortable place to chew their cuds. At home on the farm we had...
Don't forget to join either or both of the new groups. This group site is having technical touble that cannot be fixed (because our moderator retired) and...
... I found the yahoo one. Some others reading this might not be as good at searches as I am. Why not give links to both so we can all find them? Melis...
Yes, I suppose that would be a good idea! The great thing with these new groups is we can post photos again! The new yahoo group is called DexterCattleOnly...
Hi everyone. I am trying to find out what is the likely productive life of a bull. I read that Dexter cows can calve through to 12 plus years, but I haven`t...
Hello everyone, I would also like to hear what fellow breeders have experienced with bull and cow fertility. All the bulls I have kept to the age of 14 were...
We used our bull "Magic" into his 14th year. He injured a front foot so we butchered him. We called his beef "ground all-around" as we ground the full ...
I've heard two contradictory things about breeding heifers for the first time. What is everyone's opinion on these? My dexter/jersey cross will be one year...
Well, Bill, you asked for opinions, so here's mine....I realize most cattle breeders use the 15-month age (so they calve at 24 months) or when the heifer is...
Would anybody be interesting in trading yearing bulls? I only have 2 dexters now, but if one of them would have a bull, not sure I would want to keep it,...
Ron, thanks for the reply, but we are located in SW Michigan. Maybe we could do some trading closer to home. Have you seen the many breeders there are in...
Sure, There are likely many Dexter breeders, like yourself, who would be interested in such a proposal. It would depend on the bull and the bloodlines. What ...
Gale, The vote is currently two for, and two against .... mmmmmm, "early" breeding might be a bit prejudicial. Lets' say 2 to 2 for "delayed" breeding. Now...
Bill, you make me smile....yes, the little heifers are very silly, in my opinion (and they make me smile, too)... I suppose I lean toward waiting ("delayed")...
Hi guys - its sort of off topic, but not really. Just thought I would let everyone know that I have found and am waiting for them to come from the importer,...
I would like a pricelist, but I don't think you can be contacted off-list with that no_reply address! dhaharvey <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Hi guys - its...
... these ... called ... group ... our ... group. ... yahoo. ... find ... Hi All the new NON Yahoo site, has no pop-up advertizing. These pop-ups really slow...
"...I returned home from work 9 months later to find her in the midst of calving, the calf's front feet and head were out, but she made no progress...I was by...
Hi, I am looking to ease in a Jersey heifer or two into my herd since my wonderful girls are beginning to get up in age. I am in Virginia and would like to...
3 1/2 Year Old Dexter Cow, bred for November Calf. Just the right size for a family cow, giving up to 1 1/2 gallons a day on her first lactation. $650 Firm. ...
Bill, thanks so much for sharing your "adventure" -- it is amazing what we can do when we have to... I looked at your website; your place looks great and you...
Can you tell me more about the cow? Wht color is she? Is she registered? Is the bull registered? COlor and sizes? Thanks, Cara www.stablecreek.com ... From:...
Lucy of Maple Hill DOB 6/2/2000 Color: Black Long Legged with horns, she stands about 40" at the shoulders. Registered with ADCA Bred to/by AI: K-RO's...
K-Ro's Black Velvet can be seen on my website www.freedomfarmdexters.com on the semen for sale page. He is an awesome bull and we have never had to help any...
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