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<blockquote data-quote="Irishred" data-source="post: 536365" data-attributes="member: 1368"><p>Texas,</p><p>I was thinking of cross breeds of cows for a couple reasons. Not as much milk at once and to possibly have 2 cows on alternate dry times. We would have lots of milk while both are up and could help with the occasional abandoned twin or if a momma had a problem. </p><p></p><p>Dun, </p><p>We wouldn't need more than one goat? Was kinda thinking the same as what I said above but thought we might need like 3 or 4 goats to meet needs of what we wanted to do. Would 2 be to many? and I forgot about yogurt.</p><p></p><p>I keep looking at the cows out in the field wondering if any would make good dairy cows for us. I know they have at least one Angus bull and they like the cows to be a mix with something (can't remember what now) for good milk. Don't think they follow a specific breed as they have all blacks, all reds, blacks and red with white faces, and some that have other white spots. One cow they have is a beautiful tan and brown brindle with a white face. I should take a picture and see what ya'll think of the herd and if there are possible dairy cows in there. (Oh this is only a portion of the cattle, they have 3 other fields.) </p><p></p><p>BigBull, </p><p>Thank you. I'm making note of all the information. 4 gallons is what I was thinking from a jersey. A lot for one day and to make stuff. I was thinking less per day but 2 to alternate dry periods, make extras when both were up and possibly nurse 'extra' calves (2nd twins etc).</p><p></p><p>All this brings up another question, can you store the milk by canning or freezing? Can you store enough?</p><p></p><p>Thank you for the responses so far. Off to snap a picture or two and I'll be back.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Irishred, post: 536365, member: 1368"] Texas, I was thinking of cross breeds of cows for a couple reasons. Not as much milk at once and to possibly have 2 cows on alternate dry times. We would have lots of milk while both are up and could help with the occasional abandoned twin or if a momma had a problem. Dun, We wouldn't need more than one goat? Was kinda thinking the same as what I said above but thought we might need like 3 or 4 goats to meet needs of what we wanted to do. Would 2 be to many? and I forgot about yogurt. I keep looking at the cows out in the field wondering if any would make good dairy cows for us. I know they have at least one Angus bull and they like the cows to be a mix with something (can't remember what now) for good milk. Don't think they follow a specific breed as they have all blacks, all reds, blacks and red with white faces, and some that have other white spots. One cow they have is a beautiful tan and brown brindle with a white face. I should take a picture and see what ya'll think of the herd and if there are possible dairy cows in there. (Oh this is only a portion of the cattle, they have 3 other fields.) BigBull, Thank you. I'm making note of all the information. 4 gallons is what I was thinking from a jersey. A lot for one day and to make stuff. I was thinking less per day but 2 to alternate dry periods, make extras when both were up and possibly nurse 'extra' calves (2nd twins etc). All this brings up another question, can you store the milk by canning or freezing? Can you store enough? Thank you for the responses so far. Off to snap a picture or two and I'll be back. [/QUOTE]
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