I need to get in contact with dollarless bill. It is extremely important. If anyone knows him, please tell him to email me privately. Thanks so much! Kim...
Our new baby Dexter is a Dun heifer. Mom is very attentive and baby has been up and nursed. She is about 25 lbs and only about 21 inches tall. Sandy J Rafter...
Thanks Patti, we have just put some pics up on our web site www.raftercsj.com . She is sure a cutie. Sandy J Rafter CSJ Dairy Goats & 3 beautiful Dexter...
Hello, I am writing from Alaska. We live on 2.5 acres and are just beginning to get our feet wet in raising a few animals. We'd like to add a milk-producing...
Melissa, My family fits your description--except for the number. We only have 5 of us. We have 8 acres and live in TX, so hay is not a real issue for us....
... I'm assuming that means you are milking again at around 6 at night. I've heard you have to have a pretty firm hand milking, is that the issue? Regards, ...
Is the calf in with this cow or are they separated? And are you milking once a day or twice a day? Larry Hepker from rural Cedar Rapids, IA Melissa, My family...
Al, I'm milking a first time heifer, and in the beginning she was giving roughly less than a quart AM and PM. After a week or so that slightly increased. She...
Larry, The calf is with the cow except at night. We've been milking once a day. I'm about to put a weaning ring on the heifer. We also need to build a...
Not fair! My green grass should be in abundance as soon as we get our first rain. I've been feeding 10% sweet feed while I milk. On one of the lists I asked...
Another question: Are you experienced enough to tell if the cow is holding her milk back? One way you can tell is if the calf sucks quite a bit after you let...
One of our Dexter heifers just gave birth to a very healthy calf, we are so excited. I have not checked to see if it is a boy or girl yet, but it appears very...
In a message dated 3/8/2006 9:24:46 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... Al, Go to the farm store and buy one of those rings, ( looks like something you would see in...
In a message dated 3/8/2006 9:40:59 AM Eastern Standard Time, hepkers@... ... milk. She has a nice udder and teats also. She goes into the stanchion, and...
Al, I have photos of my stanchion. . . built from 2x6's, I will send you by email. I couldn't get back from it far enough to get it all in one photo, so I have...
Larry, We know that she's holding back! You can feel her almost suck her gut in at certain times while we milk! Al ... [Non-text portions of this message have...
This is going to sound mean as can be but here goes anyway. Cows cannot be milked haphazardly. Separate the cow and calf. If you want the calf to have milk...
Judy, I'll have to wait to get home to see the photos. My church computer won't let me view them. Thanks for the effort of helping some lowly hand-milkers Al ...
This may sound cruel but it isn't. Milk for a minute or 2 then punch her udder once or twice to imitate a calf butting her. Larry Hepker from rural Cedar...
I have a new Dexter bull calf for sale His sire is Pygmy Acres Big Boy Max PDCA & ADCA Reg. Dame Twister Dale PDCA & ADCA Reg. Born 3/8/06 Also I have a...
Most of what I know about cattle comes from growing up on a farm. In retrospect many of the things we did probably would not be considered good or practical...
(I think this was sent directly to me by mistake) Hi there; I've found that Dexters are really good at 'holding' their milk for their calf. If you think...
This is very much the way I am trying to revert back to with my livestock. I don't need a cow that gives 10 gallons of milk a day and is burned out in 5 years....
This evening at 6 pm. I was at work, of course. Another bull calf, but she had no problems and he looks healthy. I will get weight and height measurements in...
congratulations....calves are amazing....we had 3 dexters and watched 2 of them being born wish we still had some but our life is appearing to go ON the road...
Calving season must be here for everyone. It is a bit too early to make me happy. It is still winter here. Wouldn't you know it? We are having snow and cold...
http://www.bangornews.com/news/templates/?a=130445 ELLSWORTH - Two masked protesters disrupted an informational meeting Saturday at City Hall and attacked two...
Hi, my name is Jessica, I live in Sullivan County, New York. I just joined this group. I am looking to obtain more information on the breed before making a...
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