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Hi there! We raise Dexters but I had to share these pictures of our son on one of the Scottish Highlands cows at our local Scottish Games. I had no idea that the guy was going to put our son up on his cow but they imprint train their animals and they are very sweet. She was well-behaved...

It depends on where you live and how much is in your budget to spend on hay. They do this type of thing in England all the time. If it were me, I'd build a sacrifice area with a small corral and a stall (and a swing gate type chute for easy vet care). I would keep the vast majority of your...

How are you enjoying your Dexters? I do love them.

I raise Dexters so I might be able to help explain the author's list there. Dexters aren't very common so I agree about them not being commonly seen in oxen teams. However, many people, especially up in the Northeast, have Dexter draft animals. I think the relative numbers of oxen compared to...

What breeds are you interested in? Dexters are the smallest but aren't technically mini cows because they have always been that small. :) There are some good Dexter breeders in central Virginia. Check out the ADCA's website for links (American Dexter Cattle Association).

I know this is an old post but I thought it might be good to provide a little extra info in case someone else is looking at Dexters. We raise Dexters (long legged) and I just want to point out that they are not mini cows, technically. Any time you selectively shrink the size of an animal you...

Here is a picture of the bull, Muddy River Randy. I'll try to get a better one this weekend. I'll add calf pictures this weekend, too. :D

We have three ADCA registered Dexter calves for sale, two heifers and one bull. All three are black. They will be weaned, halter-broke and ready for new homes in May and June. All three have been dehorned. We also have one proven, genotyped, 4 year old bull for sale. He is also registered...

Here are a few pictures of our goofy boy, Donkeyotee (Don Quixote): This is his monkeyface: Here he is pouting for more treats: Donkey and I:

Thanks, guys! I love that big goofy donkey! He was with my beloved Ellie long enough to pick up a few of her mannerisms. Brings a tear to my eye occasionally. Ellie was my first horse and she, too, traveled a hard road before we found each other.

Hi there! I'm "fledgling" over there. What 'other' animals do you have? :frow

loganisle- We should have calves on the ground by the end of the year (gotta love Florida-we can calve year-round!). Depending on what we get, there should be weanlings available in the spring. Hoping to take some Dexters to our local fair in April. I also know several good Dexter breeders...

Thanks, guys! D Bar J Acres- Great looking donkeys! Did you saddle-break them yourself? Good job on the rescue, too! :D

Hi there! I posted pictures of our horses in the horse pictures thread but Donkeyootee has a special story that I would like to share. I gave the short version over there but here's the long one I wrote a few years ago. It was October 2003. I was still adjusting to the 'world' after...

:hugs I'm sorry. It's hard to lose the good old ones. You gave her a good life and a respectful death.

Breeds: TB- Thoroughbred WB- Warmblood AQHA- registered Quarter Horse QH- Quarter Horse Appy- Appaloosa APHA- registered Paint Horse Arab- Arabian Draft- Any of the draft breeds: Clydesdale, Belgian, Percheron....etc TWH- Tennessee Walking Horse GV- Gypsy Vanner

Thanks, Farmer Kitty! That is one of my favorite pictures of him because he's actually looking more noble and less goofy. It only worked because I took it from afar. He is very personable and works hard at being cute when you are close enough to pass out treats. Just don't tell him that...

Here's a link that may help you if you are still considering a Dexter: http://www.dextercattle.org/

A few playful pictures of Donkey and Phoenix.

I guess I have an excuse to post more pictures of my herd. First is Phoenix. He was green when I bought him 9 years ago. He's now an excellent trail horse, cowpony, and he did well at a couple different shows. We haven't been riding as much lately because of our baby son but he'll sharpen...