Re: cows
Posted by: lotzakdz <lotzakdz@...>
On Sat, 22 Sep 2001 23:17:16 -0500 "Johanna SanInocencio"
<saninocencio@crossville.com> writes:
> More cow questions. What is an average price to expect to pay for a
> good milking cow/calf?
I have found it really depends on the area. I have heard from 350 to
1500.
>What sources would you recommend i look for > to find one?
hmm,check jersye dairies for low producers, ask aorund at farm stores, et
on familycow@yahoogroups,com and ask there,
>How much time daily does it take to milk?
takes me about 20 per day per milking
>Someone had > mentioned something about salt licks?
i keep a redmond salt block~~a natural mineral salt~~out for al my
animals
>What kind of maintenance is > needed for a cow? brushing or grooming?
I only brush if i have time to visit, which is about never! cows are VERY
easy maintenence wise IMO
>Shots or medical care > needed?
Shots, well, some do , I don;t
>Can a child milk, say 9 or 10 years old?
you will have to ask someone else that! i have had a 12 yo milk, but none
that young. og course, my uncle milked 10 cows every morning when he was
10...
> Johanna
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