Here she is happily eating hay in her manger. She is shaved on the side because the previous owners kept her shaved for milking. She's dry right now so she can build up her reserves for the new calf. More pics to come but of course my camera died after just one shot!
She is due to freshen in about 2 weeks to a month. She was bred and then re bred so we don't have an exact due date but we had her tested and know shes pregnant. I cant wait to see the new baby. Jersey calves are so sweet with those big eyes. We already half the calf sold to someone if its a heifer.
I enjoy reading your blog although I have never commented. If I was you, I'd keep the heifer. We keep our female goats and sell the little billies. If it's a bull calf you could feed him out and then put him in the freezer. If it's a heifer, it could be the start of your small herd. Selling her might be short-sighted: money isn't worth much these days but a heifer, now that's real wealth! Congrats! Sherri (here's my email address: killion@egyptian.net)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on Buttercup! =) I like what Anonymous said about keeping the calf...it makes so much sense...either way, congrats and good luck...
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful!!!! A milk cow is on my "list" of things to get. hehehehe. Can't wait to hear about your adventures in milking!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog... I wanted to tell you that Jersey Bulls are among the most aggressive and dangerous of all breeds. Never let your kids near them and never trust or turn your back on a Jersey Bull (or ANY dairy Bull). I hope you will do heed me and do some research... and I hope you will "de-bull" the calf, carefully counting both testes if you plan on banding (recommended).
ReplyDeleteJersey cows have wonderful temperaments... Jersey bull as just plain dangerous.