babyboy1_mom
Exploring the pasture
I am doing research on Mini Cows. I am interested in the smaller breeds because the larger breeds are intimidating to my small self. I am only 5'1" tall.
I am lookiing for a breed that will produce good milk and that I will be able to eat/freezer the extra males.
I have read up on the Mini Jerseys and know that they produce very good milk, but they do grow slower.
The Dexters, from what I have read, are larger than the Mini Jerseys and are actually more of a medium sized cow. (Correct me if I am wrong.)
The Zebus are more of a Brangus looking breed and don't seem to be for milk.
What is the "Banded (?)" breed? The ones that are black in front and back, but with the white band around the middle. Are these for meat, milk or both?
I have read that I can keep 2-3 miniatures in the same space as 1 full sized cow, so that helps alot. I have the land to do so, but not the fencing yet.
Any and all info. on the miniature milk/beef breeds that you are able to provide will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dorothy
I am lookiing for a breed that will produce good milk and that I will be able to eat/freezer the extra males.
I have read up on the Mini Jerseys and know that they produce very good milk, but they do grow slower.
The Dexters, from what I have read, are larger than the Mini Jerseys and are actually more of a medium sized cow. (Correct me if I am wrong.)
The Zebus are more of a Brangus looking breed and don't seem to be for milk.
What is the "Banded (?)" breed? The ones that are black in front and back, but with the white band around the middle. Are these for meat, milk or both?
I have read that I can keep 2-3 miniatures in the same space as 1 full sized cow, so that helps alot. I have the land to do so, but not the fencing yet.
Any and all info. on the miniature milk/beef breeds that you are able to provide will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dorothy