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They are just too smart for their own good! Mine loves to be with us & will do anything to be there! He also loves to play with the dog across the street, specially if she is stuck inside her fence..he runs & does that jump/twist they do in the air & pronks around taunting her. He can jump 3-4...

I too wanted both milk & meat but not the size. I chose the Dexter as it is one of the older natural type breeds & like Highland, will browse & eat almost anything. They were bred for the small landowner as the "family" cow. They give around 2 gallons of milk a day, some more, some less @...

There are many breeders around, maybe some close to you. Google American Dexter Cattle Association & Purebred Dexter Cattle Association. There are farms listed & links to other cattle sales pages. Many of the larger ones will have access to shipping info. Good Luck! J

OOhh, I can't wait to have my own beef! I have the eggs....Yes, you do have pride knowing you are feeding yourself & your family the best! J

Yes, they are a dual purpose breed..welll tri -purpose if you add in the pet factor! You have to milk every day but sharing w/calf I will only have to do it once a day & will still have plenty for the 3 of us. Weights average 600-1000lbs & 36-42" tall. Good feed conversion, easier to handle...

Yeppers, & now they are the ones whining the loudest when the yotes, bears & cougars poo in their landscaped yards & eat fluffy!:rolleyes: I'm N of you by an hour or so. J

Never tasted sheeps milk. Had a goat, I think I would like the cheese made from it better than just drinking it. Does have an aftertaste..not exactly bad but distinct. More palatable if really cold. I prefer cow. Could be cause that's what we are used to? I now have a Dexter who will calve...

Congratulations! I bet he is just too cute. Yes, pics tomorrow! Isn't it cute how the tails wag? Goats do too. J

I know, I was generalizing. You have to investigate all pedigrees & info for any type of any animal breeding. Rose is & bred to chondo free. I just don't want to deal with the short leg problems longterm in my small operation. I have limited space & it takes the same $ & energy to...

I chose Dexter because of the temperments, size & dual purpose. They give roughly 2-4 gallons of milk, way more than my family can use daily. I am planning on milking 1x a day & putting the calf on the rest. I will only breed long legged. I may buy & eat a short legged one, we shall see. My...

The bull that is staying with us is sooo easy. I can go right up & halter him. My cow isn't used to being handled but will now run up to me. I keep the halter within sight & let her sniff & rub it on her. she isn't happy about me putting it on, it's just going to take some time. She is...

Welcome! Your steer is beautiful! I had no idea you could ride them, much less for long distances! Love the coloring. Do they ride like a horse rythm? Do you have to do anything special to their feet? Is that like a hackamore or is there a bit? Inquiring mind wants to know! Jody

Beautiful pictures & love your names!! My cow was already used to goats but my goat had never seen a cow. He was so funny all bristled up making his ears pointy like horns! He tries to butt the bull but scampers away when Nash takes a step towards him! Cows are sooo cool, much easier than...

I'm going for the Dexter as the perfect dual purpose. Meat is fabulous, & not too much. Milk rich for making butter, cheese & unless you have 12 kids you don't need 3-5gls of milk a day. Easy calving & long lived. Don't need rich expensive feed, bred to get along w/whatever is available on...

Dilly Beans 10c water 10c white vinegar 1c salt Mix & bring to boil 1+1+1 for pts 2+2+2 qts dill garlic hot pepper (cayanne or pretty little red ones) (I put more garlic & hot pepper in) put in each hot jar Pack trimmed beans lengthwise into jars leaving 1/2" in top Pour brine in leaving that...