I am often asked- Why Dexters?   In recent years there has been a worldwide surge of interest in Dexter cattle. These gentle, hardy and easy to handle animals are one of the world's smallest bovines. Considering their small size (cows generally stand between 36 and 42 inches at the hip and weigh somewhat less than 750 pounds)  I found that I would be able to handle them a bit more easily than some of the other, larger,  breeds. They require about 1/3 less pasture and feed than other breeds. They thrive in hot as well as cold climates and do well outdoors year round, needing only a windbreak, shelter and fresh water. Fertility is high and calves are dropped in the field without difficulty. They are dual purpose, being raised for both milk and meat.
                                 

Here at the farm we have a fairly small herd of Dexters. Our calving season is done for 2008, and once again we have had a bull year. We will soon be starting our 2009 calving year. We are hoping to have some young stock avilable for purchase as well as possibly a couple of our adult animals. Please check back early in the new year to see what is happening here.  






































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