Miniature Jersey Cows

[Ranch Girl]

Does anybody have any first hand Knowledge of miniature Jersey milk cows? Thanks Ranch Girl!

 

[ohiofarmgirl]

would also like to know - thanks Ranch Girl!

 

[Ranch Girl]

Welcome! I'll be waiting, and while I'm waiting I think I'll have some !

 

[MrsPratt]

what type of info are you looking for? I am also interested in seeing what responses you get.
My grandpa started raising Miniature Jerseys in the late 1940's

 

[Ranch Girl]

what type of info are you looking for? I am also interested in seeing what responses you get.
My grandpa started raising Miniature Jerseys in the late 1940's

Anything! Is there anyone located in Texas that has any?

~ Aspen

 

[kstaven]

Likely your grandfather had what we would call a heritage Jersey and not what is currently classed as a miniature Jersey.

 

[MrsPratt]

Actually he has the original miniature jerseys. I know they are very rare and I am sure that is why you would assume. Have you ever heard of Mr Snow from Dobson NC?? That is where he purchased his first miniature jerseys. My grandfather has now passed away but my father continues in his shoes. My grandfather was Ralph Martin of NC

 

[MrsPratt]

Aspen: i think there is a lady in Texas who purchased some from my grandfather. I will try to find her info.

 

[kstaven]

Actually he has the original miniature jerseys. I know they are very rare and I am sure that is why you would assume. Have you ever heard of Mr Snow from Dobson NC?? That is where he purchased his first miniature jerseys. My grandfather has now passed away but my father continues in his shoes. My grandfather was Ralph Martin of NC

Just for clarification purposes.

http://www.miniaturejerseyassociation.com/history.htm

The above is what we class as a "heritage jersey" in our territory. I know things are different in the U.S.A.

A mini jersey around here would be a jersey cross and then bred back to get to 7/8 jersey. These are what we see marketed as "mini jerseys".

Then there is the upbred jersey we use on our milking lines. Much larger than any of their ancestors.

 

[WoolyWabbits]

You could find some at miniaturecowpros.com. They've got a huge silection!
not tring to advetise it or anything but they do!