An Introduction to Buffaloes

[River Buffaloes]

Given Santa lives at the north pole, what are reindeer used for in TX? I don't recall hearing that there is a market for reindeer meat or milk. If there is it sure isn't a "thing" in VT and I've never seen it in So. Cal.

From what I have been told reindeer provide rich milk albeit in a small amount, just a cup each. Maybe in a more temperate climate like Texas they would provide more milk. I wonder how their meat tastes like.

 

[Kusanar]

Given Santa lives at the north pole, what are reindeer used for in TX? I don't recall hearing that there is a market for reindeer meat or milk. If there is it sure isn't a "thing" in VT and I've never seen it in So. Cal.

I believe mostly game ranches for canned hunting. They do sell the meat as well, I have seriously thought of getting some reindeer meat for Christmas dinner before...

 

[River Buffaloes]

I believe mostly game ranches for canned hunting. They do sell the meat as well, I have seriously thought of getting some reindeer meat for Christmas dinner before...

Nothing beats the goose for Christmas.

 

[Kusanar]

Nothing beats the goose for Christmas.

I've actually never had goose, we traditionally have turkey. I just enjoy the thought of snacking on rabbit for easter or reindeer on christmas...

 

[KayL]

I just discovered this thread and it’s incredibly interesting.

We had bison growing up. I automatically assumed Buffaloes were very much like our wild game to raise and keep, but was amazed to discover how domesticated Buffaloes really are. Thank-you so much!

 

[Baymule]

@River Buffaloes I am so glad that you joined this forum. We have some great discussions here and history lessons too! I loved the elephants and Alexander The Great history.

@Kusanar where is Texas are the reindeer being raised? Where are you located and can you please put your general location on your avatar?

 

[River Buffaloes]

I just discovered this thread and it’s incredibly interesting.

We had bison growing up. I automatically assumed Buffaloes were very much like our wild game to raise and keep, but was amazed to discover how domesticated Buffaloes really are. Thank-you so much!

That's why you may have noticed how much emphasis I put on the difference between animals called buffaloes. This name sharing has given a very bad reputation to Water Buffaloes. Now at the same time we cannot change their name either, because the domestic Water Buffaloes were the first animals to be called buffaloes. In scientific nomenclature you change the name of the species who were named later on. You don't change the name of the original species who were christened with that name.

 

[River Buffaloes]

@River Buffaloes I am so glad that you joined this forum. We have some great discussions here and history lessons too! I loved the elephants and Alexander The Great history.

@Kusanar where is Texas are the reindeer being raised? Where are you located and can you please put your general location on your avatar?

I am kind of a history geek, I understand not everyone is interested in history, but I just can't help myself.

 

[Baymule]

I like history too. I love those bits of obscure events that most people don't know. History is fun.

 

[River Buffaloes]

I just discovered this thread and it’s incredibly interesting.

We had bison growing up. I automatically assumed Buffaloes were very much like our wild game to raise and keep, but was amazed to discover how domesticated Buffaloes really are. Thank-you so much!

We have our own wild cattle called Gaur. They are much less gregarious than bisons though. They are found in South Asia and parts of South East Asia.

Their domesticated form is called Mithun or Gayal. They are kept in North East India, in and around Yunnan region of China, Bangladesh and Burma. We don't have any thread on them either. I hope someday, someone with enough knowledge about them will start.