If you don't know... mini jerseys are the most dramatic of the cow family. Every one is curious, cautious, and overly dramatic! Our 2-yr-old Callidora, who was born and raised right here on the farm, was due with her first calf on June 16th. About a week before, right on schedule, her udder started filling … Continue reading Mini Jersey Drama and a New Calf
Miniature Jersey Cows
Callie Moo
Our little Callie Moo is 6 months old!! We've been super busy since she was born, including house guests twice, summer harvest, an unexpected lamb, and both farmers working ridiculous hours off farm, but she's grown up anyways. She spent the first ten weeks away from her momma due to an old teat injury that … Continue reading Callie Moo
New Calf and Cow Hospitals
We've had our Mini Jersey, Belle, since June 2023. She was sold to us as a top-dollar, 4-yr-old, healthy, very-well-trained, experienced momma and milker. When she came to us, it was with a 2-month-old heifer calf, who eventually went off to a new farm, but while she was here, she nursed from her momma. We … Continue reading New Calf and Cow Hospitals
April the Mini Jersey (Cuteness overload!)
We've been on the hunt for a milk cow for a while. When we were turned on to Mini Jerseys, we knew that was the perfect breed for us. They only get about three-feet tall and they only average about 2-3 gallons of milk a day. That's perfect for us. The problem with Mini Jerseys … Continue reading April the Mini Jersey (Cuteness overload!)