I'm looking at starting aiding cattle for home consuption and resale. I am currently looking at the zebu and dexters. I'm leaning towards the dexters because what I have researched so for is that dexters or better for dairy than zebus. What are your thoughts on these two breeds? How do I find...
We'll I think I might have an upper hand on cost. Being that I will have a place that adjoins my residents to keep them for no charge and free hay and possibly be able to have access to the bull already on site. So my cost should be lower that most others at this time
New to the site and new to raising calves/cattle. I've always been around houses and cows but just recently got the urge to start raising them for a little extra income. I figured I want to start out with beef cattle and maybe get a dairy cow for our family. Any thoughts or tips will be helpful
How much can you average on milk production with one jersey for a family dairy cow? After milking what else needs to be done before milk is ready to drink