Tag: newbies
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DEXTER CATTLE – JOY, LAUGHTER, AND HEARTBREAK PART II
COVID. It sucked. No matter what aisle of the plane that you sit in, even if you just want to stand in the middle, it sucked. There was tragedy, heart ache and despair. Some are still recovering. Some never will. All that said, it was eye opening for me. An introvert by nature (though very…
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Must have documents for NEW buyers
Listed below are some things that buyers, especially those new to the breed need to know when purchasing their first registered Dexters. Once you’ve agreed to a purchase, buyers need to be aware of the documentation they should be receiving from the sellers of the cattle. Many new buyers run into a lot of issues,…
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How to Homestead
Do you want to have a homestead, become more self sufficient? This article may help. https://morningchores.com/homesteading/
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Dexter are perfect for the Homesteader
There are some good pointers in this short video. Always breed for duality and you will have a Dexter herd that meets all of your needs. Please keep in mind many don’t like the term mini cow being applied to our breed, as they are the smallest breed in the world.
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Raising Dexter Cattle
Beginner guide to Dexters https://discover.texasrealfood.com/raising-cattle/raising-dexter-cattle-a-comprehensive-guide-for-beginners
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Understanding the rumen
Anatomy and functions of cattle rumen. https://extension.msstate.edu/sites/default/files/topic-files/cattle-business-mississippi-articles/cattle-business-mississippi-articles-landing-page/mca_feb2011.pdf