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Posts like this make me want to disregard any posts regarding the dangers of bulls. It's soooooo melodramatic. I get that people on this forum are not bull people, but we must remember that even for those who AI, bulls are necessary to keep cattle herds going and somebody has got to own them...

I agree that any animal will behave the way it is treated. I have great respect for animals and I have never had a serious incident. I am glad I came across this thread; it is very educational. I was thinking of getting a bred sow but after reading this, I think I'd be better off with a baby...

Why can't she be registered as a non-belted Galloway?

I was just starting to reseach how to get the highest omega-3 in my babies. What's omega-6? (already looking it up) What kind of grass do you feed your Galloways? Does grass based hay like Bermuda or Timothy count as grass fed? Thank you very much for answering the question in my head. And...

After careful consideration and ranch visits I am officially in love with Red Poll cattle! They are absolutely the sweetest things ever. And I absolutely LOOOOOVE that I can milk them should I so desire. (The jury is still out on milking) What made me ultimately decide was the fact that they...

I have been doing a lot of research on breeds since I am planning to have my own herd next year. My short list was Red Poll, Galloway, Shorthorn and Dexter. Both Dexters and Red Poll are dual purpose (the red poll being dual was a recent discovery). All four have excellent reputations but...

The cows I'm thinking about milking are Red Polls. Here in the US they aren't milked, but they are considered a dual purpose cow in the UK. I'm not planning to start a dairy operation; so I don't need a high volume of milk, just enough for personal consumption. Thank you all again for the...

I don't know what area you are in, but I do know that a lot of cattle are being sold at really low prices because farmers can't afford to feed them. If you are really unsure, go visit several farms in your area and look at the cows. How does this heifer look in comparasion? Look at pictures...

It sounds like to have a steady supply of milk, I would need at least 2 cows and stagger their breeding so I can allow for drying 3-4 months before birth. And if I am not going to milk everyday, she should have a calf. Thank you for the information! I guess my next question is how feasible...

From what I've read, I want a heifer so that she can learn how to be milked without me stressing out an experienced mama who will be more worried about her calf's reaction than learning how to be milked. But I was wondering if it would be alright to get a younger experienced mama who has just...

When I saw the "panda cows", my reaction was what a cute mascot if one had farm visitors. If one had a farm that would get a lot of visitors, I would think a many cow would be cute as a mascot/greeter, but that would be it.

Since I am now tinkering with the idea of milking Red Polls, I am anxiously awaiting the answers to this post myself. Is that 38 celsius or farenheit?

I am so sorry for your loss. I agree with everyone that you are truly a special person and try to be comforted by the fact that you made Lil Lulu's short life good and happy. You deserve to be a cow mommy! You are a very good one.

I have definitely decided that I will own Red Poll cattle. They are the sweetest things ever! :love I know I'm going to hear screams about the dangers of bulls, but today not only did the bull let me pet him, he wouldn't let me stop! He was beautiful! He will begin his breeding program...

I would really like to have calves born about 6 months so I have a continual supply of meat. I'm thinking like some born in April, others in October. I've heard that the preference is to calve all cows as close to each other as possible, but is my idea too far off the beaten path to work?

Thank you for the information. Owning cows going to be waaaay cooler than I thought. :D

I came across some interesting information while looking further into Red Polls. I read that they are still milked in England and are actually considered a dual purpose cow. Has anyone else heard about this or have experience with milking what we (U.S.) consider a beef cow as one would a milk...

Thank you everyone for your input. I am so happy that rancher was wrong because I am really falling in love with the idea of having both Galloways and Red Polls. I haven't ruled out Shorthorns yet but I don't think I'm going to go with Dexters. I am loving doing my research. The ranch visits...

I can't offer an expert opinion because I'm still pretty new to this myself, but if you want a small beef/milk cow, from my research Dexters might be worth looking into. They stay small (for a cow) and they are very gentle and adapt to different locations. Here's a link about them: Just a...

This is why I ask questions. That would not have been good. I'm sure the rabbits would love clover (a suggested alternate to soybeans) but is that good for them?