aka "We've got news moos"
Okay enough punny stuff... meet the herd:
Last week I went with my friend Jo to look at some Dexters. Today B, Mom, Jo and I went to pick them up (Pie was at work). We got 4 heifers and a steer.
(yes all 5 are in that pic, the fifth one is hiding behind the others)
The plan is to butcher the steer, probably next fall, and to breed the heifers. Unless of course by that time we're thinking "oh crap this was a bad idea" ;)We decided on Dexters because they're small, therefore easier on your equipment (waterers, fences, etc), they're hardy enough for our winter cold & summer heat (don't laugh!), they are good beef & milkers, good mothers and calve easily.
Oh what fun- now you get to see if VooDoo is a cow horse!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Growing your own beef is the best! Love the names too, lol. Smart :)
ReplyDeleteMost excellent!
ReplyDeleteNo sense not having a few beefs around with the lovely place you have. Your all set up for them.
Haha I almost drove off the road this spring looking at the neighbors fuzzy mini cows. Most people around here have regular (angus, hereford, Charlois) cows so it was weird to see them, especailly the white ones cause they look like sheeps.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy them it will be nice to raise your own animals.
I luff your moos! Can I live vicariously through you for a couple of years, please?
ReplyDeleteI laughed when I read it, but I'm not sure how I feel about the name Tasty. Good preparation for her later purpose, and yet... awwwwww... I don't think we're supposed to name the ones we plan to eat ;-)
ReplyDeleteI think getting a smaller breed is a very practical way of doing things. I am assuming they are probably easier (cheaper) to keep in feed too. If I had the land that is exactly what I would do. I am not sure if I would actually name 'em though. Pretty funny name though, Tasty...
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