Milk Anyone?

carlagsd · 08-10-2008, 12:13 PM

I'm trying to find a dairy cow for a family milker. I started looking about a month ago and I guess they just aren't easy to come by like horses. LOL

I'm looking for a Jersey or Jersey cross. Hand milked would be a plus, but I will consider any if they're gentle. I would really like one who is milking now or due to freshen with in a few weeks. A cow/calf combo is fine too.

I live on the west side of the state. Just want to stick with Michigan because there are so many regulations on the dairy industry and moving cows between state lines.

I don't really want to pick one up at auction because I'm so inexperienced I wouldn't know if I was getting a good one or not.

Can you Michiganders..or is it Michiganians?...help me out?

equine.trailrider · 08-11-2008, 09:20 PM

I would suggest putting an ad on craigslist. I've had great success with that website!

carlagsd · 08-11-2008, 10:30 PM

I tried it one time, but I think I'll try again.

Karen Cole · 08-12-2008, 07:48 AM

Hard Rocks Farm in Bloomingdale may have one I'll try to find thier number for you when I get home from work or you can look up Pete Percival...ask for Karen. I'd also suggest if you want something for home production you look into a goat. I don't know how much milk comes from a cow but I do know it's several gallons. Most goats will produce from a pint to just over a gallon twice a day.

Of course if you do get a cow and you have extra milk you can feed it to pigs or chickens....makes for great eggs/meat!!

Karen

carlagsd · 08-15-2008, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karen Cole

Hard Rocks Farm in Bloomingdale may have one I'll try to find thier number for you
Karen

Hey Karen,

Did you have a chance to find that phone number for Hard Rocks Farm? I put ads on Craigslist, but not one response.

Thanks!

Karen Cole · 08-15-2008, 06:49 PM

Sorry no I can't find the number but my husband may have it. Iam sure Petes number would be in the phone book though under a Bloomindale listing...just ask for Karen though she deals with the animals. I was able to email her tonite though it was through the goat list so I don't have her full email or I'd send that to you. If you go to yahoo groups and join the MIgoat list you can do a memeber search to find her as well.

I'll keep you posted
Karen

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08-10-2008, 12:13 PM
carlagsd Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 730	Milk Anyone? I'm trying to find a dairy cow for a family milker. I started looking about a month ago and I guess they just aren't easy to come by like horses. LOL I'm looking for a Jersey or Jersey cross. Hand milked would be a plus, but I will consider any if they're gentle. I would really like one who is milking now or due to freshen with in a few weeks. A cow/calf combo is fine too. I live on the west side of the state. Just want to stick with Michigan because there are so many regulations on the dairy industry and moving cows between state lines. I don't really want to pick one up at auction because I'm so inexperienced I wouldn't know if I was getting a good one or not. Can you Michiganders..or is it Michiganians?...help me out? __________________ Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.

08-11-2008, 09:20 PM
equine.trailrider Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 901	I would suggest putting an ad on craigslist. I've had great success with that website! __________________ -I'll Take A Cold One. Make It A Draft! visit me at http://www.freewebs.com/sunshineacres

08-11-2008, 10:30 PM
carlagsd Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 730	I tried it one time, but I think I'll try again. __________________ Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.

08-12-2008, 07:48 AM
Karen Cole Long Yearling Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,443	Hard Rocks Farm in Bloomingdale may have one I'll try to find thier number for you when I get home from work or you can look up Pete Percival...ask for Karen. I'd also suggest if you want something for home production you look into a goat. I don't know how much milk comes from a cow but I do know it's several gallons. Most goats will produce from a pint to just over a gallon twice a day. Of course if you do get a cow and you have extra milk you can feed it to pigs or chickens....makes for great eggs/meat!! Karen

08-15-2008, 06:49 PM
Karen Cole Long Yearling Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,443	Sorry no I can't find the number but my husband may have it. Iam sure Petes number would be in the phone book though under a Bloomindale listing...just ask for Karen though she deals with the animals. I was able to email her tonite though it was through the goat list so I don't have her full email or I'd send that to you. If you go to yahoo groups and join the MIgoat list you can do a memeber search to find her as well. I'll keep you posted Karen