Heavenly Springs Farm
Ridin' The Range
I just got done watching Food Inc. I have been planning on raising our own meat for a couple of years, but watching this movie kicked my butt into gear. We raised our own when I was a child. My father-in-law raises Angus cattle so we also get meat off of him. My big problem is all the feed he gives his steers to feed them out.
I have Nubians and Mini Nubian goats for my milk and cheese. I also have my own chickens and ducks for eggs. I am going to raise cornish crosses and some of my ducks for meat.
We have a little under 8 acres where we live. My father-in-law has over 150. So, I could run a steer over on his field across the street. I really want it to be completely grass fed. My question is what breeds do best on all grass diets. I have been looking at Dexters. I know they are small but they are also dual propose breed. I have found some on Ohio that I really want. I was raised with Milking Shorthorts and love the breed but they are really big.
We also raised pigs when I was little. I really would like to get some heritage pigs for our little farm. I was thinking tamworths or herefords. I showed both breeds in the fair.
I would love any input that I can get. I have been trying to find the right breed of cattle for my small farm. I only want a cow or two. I will raise the steers up to eat.
I have Nubians and Mini Nubian goats for my milk and cheese. I also have my own chickens and ducks for eggs. I am going to raise cornish crosses and some of my ducks for meat.
We have a little under 8 acres where we live. My father-in-law has over 150. So, I could run a steer over on his field across the street. I really want it to be completely grass fed. My question is what breeds do best on all grass diets. I have been looking at Dexters. I know they are small but they are also dual propose breed. I have found some on Ohio that I really want. I was raised with Milking Shorthorts and love the breed but they are really big.
We also raised pigs when I was little. I really would like to get some heritage pigs for our little farm. I was thinking tamworths or herefords. I showed both breeds in the fair.
I would love any input that I can get. I have been trying to find the right breed of cattle for my small farm. I only want a cow or two. I will raise the steers up to eat.
