| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| sherrye |
Posted - Dec 03 2009 : 8:05:02 PM
looking at a 10 year old girl. she has a bum hip. was a big producer on an organic dairy.still gets around and calves ok.what do you girls think? |
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Dec 07 2009 : 08:27:04 AM
How fun to get a new cow. Sure doesn't seem like a little over 4 years that I was "cow shopping" and found my Mona. Time flies. I agree that 10 years old isn't an old Jersey cow. I hope the hip isn't a problem. Sounds like you are in for some fun. I love the name Isabella!
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| sherrye |
Posted - Dec 06 2009 : 06:50:34 AM
thanks girls, will be talking with them mon. snow storm here and very cold. possible single digits. moved water trough and heater inside barn yesterday. i hope noone buys her before i can get over the mountain with the horse trailer. i will keep you posted. isabella is bred. aied last month will be july aug baby. i am very excited about this new cow. |
| windypines |
Posted - Dec 05 2009 : 04:06:20 AM
Also have heard that as they get older they can be harder to settle (get bred).
Michele |
| Farmtopia |
Posted - Dec 04 2009 : 8:09:49 PM
Hey Sherrye, I've heard Jersey cows to live from 15 to 20 years, maybe longer. I agree with Teresa, definitely check on the hip (and udders), and see if she is in working shape for milk and birthing.
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| sherrye |
Posted - Dec 04 2009 : 7:00:14 PM
thanks mamawolf. i will do that. we are going over the cascades to see her this weekend if it does not snow. i am hopeful. been on the kfc site too. the girls were encouraging. this will make 3 jerseys for us. we have a mini cross and one full size bred to private pyle for a mid size. sherrye |
| 1badmamawolf |
Posted - Dec 04 2009 : 07:52:37 AM
get a vet check and go from there, having a bum hip would make it painful to carry a calf I would think, and no, 10 is not old.
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