I am looking for a Mini or heritage Jersey but am thinking maybe I could get something else instead, since I can't seem to find a reasonalbe Mini Jersey close by or lower priced. What about other breads that might be able to provide meat as well from their calves? I live in Western Colorado. I saw one person on here talking about milking other type of cows too. I want the beef and the milk but thought I would get a mini Jersey and use her milk for feeding a calf and us. The guy in Ill. wants 1800 and 300 to ship. Not sure I want to pay that when I might be able to find a nice cow and calf pair at an auction and milk her already vs buying and raising a calf then waiting until the mature and bred and freshen. I dont need one right now but will be moving soon and when we get settled I want a milk cow, but onloy have over onbe acre but can hay feed too. Thoughts?