This group is for discussing Dexter cattle. Come here to talk about keeping one cow or many on small farms or homesteads.
It is to promote the Dexter breed. Dexters are a multi-purpose animal. They are the ideal small holder/homestead cow, backyard cow and pet. They provide food, dairy products and beef. They are also used as oxen
Discuss home dairying and raising cattle for beef or oxen on a small farm scale. Discussion of animal husbandry, health, feeding, breeding and training issues or problems is welcome.
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Charles is right you will be taking a big chance on your heifer. A friend of mine that has dexters had a bad situation with her young heifer and they had to
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I had a fence break a couple years ago and an accidental breeding of a young heifer. I got a dose of injectable Lutalase from my vet. I think it is given at