How much does a Dexter heifer cost?
How much does a Dexter heifer cost?
A Dexter cow can be much more expensive to purchase than a conventional breed. It’s that whole supply & demand thing. You can easily expect to pay about $1500-$2000 for a Dexter cow. (Though I have seen them as low as $800).
Are Dexter cattle easy to keep?
Dexter cattle are easy to keep as they live on grass or hay when grass is scarce. Occasionally, they can be given a little grain or concentrate pellets at milking time as in incentive, especially if you are asking them to feed a calf as well.
How much land does a Dexter need?
Care and requirements Dexters don’t require a lot of living space. One to two acres will suffice, and since they’re lighter, they won’t beat up the pasture as bad. That’s important, because you don’t want their main food source trampled down.
Who are the dexter breeders of New Zealand?
At this time two existing groups of Dexter Breeders (New Zealand Dexter Breeders’ Association – NZDBA & Dexter Cattle Society of New Zealand – DCSNZ) amalgamated to form the Dexter Cattle Society of New Zealand (DCSNZ). This Society then became incorporated, forming the Dexter Society we have today (DCSNZ Inc).
What is DexDexTer Cattle Society NZ?
Dexter Cattle Society NZ Inc. is an organisation run by volunteers who have an interest in developing the breed and ensuring that the development of the breed is managed professionally with clear standards and regulations.
What are Dexter cattle known for?
The Dexter is a small breed of cattle that have descended from the Irish Kerry during the 1800’s. They are hardy yet tractable animals known colloquially as “beefy little milkers”. Because of their small size and even temperaments they are ideally suited to smaller properties.
What is the history of the Dex Dexter?
Dexters were first imported into New Zealand by the Government in 1904. The small purebred herd of two bulls and three cows was kept on a Government Experimental Farm for some years and a number of calves were bred. However there was little interest in the breed at that time, and it was not maintained.
