Last year we picked up some year old mini highland cows from a petting zoo. I found out they were half siblings, thought about breeding them for meat, was convinced otherwise and made the Bull into a steer.
Tomorrow we artificially inseminate the black heifer. She's two years old now and after the vet did a prebreeding exam, he determined she was in excellent condition to bear a calf.
I made a poor man's head gate, which actually works really well! But that's probably more due to her size and temperament than anything else.
We've ordered mini highland semen, which I fear screwed my Google search history for years 🙄 and now just praying it works and she gets pregnant.
Looking at an August birth, and then fresh milk next fall.
by claevyan
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How much did they cost if you don’t mind sharing
Who remembers? Google remembers, and those who use your WiFi will know😝. Let us know how it goes.