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I'll take some pics on the flats in the next few days. If it will support jerseys I am pretty sure it would support beef cattle. This valley used to be a rather large dairy center at one point in history. Only one dairy left and a number of cattle ops.
 

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kstaven said:
I'll take some pics on the flats in the next few days. If it will support jerseys I am pretty sure it would support beef cattle. This valley used to be a rather large dairy center at one point in history. Only one dairy left and a number of cattle ops.
Then I believe ya, no need to waste time with pictures. I'm sure your Jerseys love the fresh grass nearlly all year round.
 

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Some of my Herefords eating the lovely green grass.
 

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Goats are home, this pic is from previous owners
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The one on the left is Brownie, her previous name the Wife is keeping it.
 

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Wonder if it would be ok to breed a Boer to one of my pygmy's, I'm guessing no. Probably be like breeding a Charlios Bull to a Dexter cow
 

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Wonder if it would be ok to breed a Boer to one of my pygmy's, I'm guessing no. Probably be like breeding a Charlios Bull to a Dexter cow
Yes, IMHO, you know about cattle and genetics with your years of success, you know SOMETHING about Goat genetics. Boers are Big Meat Goats and Pygmy's well small. Wouldn't be a very good mix. And I would know that you knew this if I just knew what a Charlios Bull was. A Dexter Cow is a Milker right? :)
 

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The cows and goat are beautiful. I hope your headache is better. I am really enjoying reading this journal even if I don't comment a lot.
 

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Ms. Research said:
77Herford said:
Wonder if it would be ok to breed a Boer to one of my pygmy's, I'm guessing no. Probably be like breeding a Charlios Bull to a Dexter cow
Yes, IMHO, you know about cattle and genetics with your years of success, you know SOMETHING about Goat genetics. Boers are Big Meat Goats and Pygmy's well small. Wouldn't be a very good mix. And I would know that you knew this if I just knew what a Charlios Bull was. A Dexter Cow is a Milker right? :)
Lol, Ms. Research you crack me up. Charolais, yes I spelled it wrong on the previous message are BIG beef breed of cattle and Dexters are a small dual or tri purpose cattle. Many people confuse them with mini cows but they are a bit bigger.

Also those abbreviations, I have no idea what your saying, lol.
 
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