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Ida & Claire
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How much space do I need for a minature cow?
You should have one to two acres per cow for grazing as well as shelter, fresh water and hay.
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Do minature cattle make good pets?:
Minature cows make excellent pets if they are bottled feed as calves. They are very docile, affectionate and enjoy the company of humans
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Abe
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The Gang
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How do minature cows get along with other animals?:
Our cows are raised among dogs, cats, horses, goats, ducks and standard size cows. All of our little cows are very calm around all the other animals.
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How much do the cows weigh at
birth and full grown and what is their height?:
The calves weigh approximately 17 pounds at birth and 150 to
250 pounds full grown. The cows range in height from 26 to 36 inches full grown.
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Jarell, Smitty & Abe
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LuLu
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What is the
cows life expectancy?:
A normal cow ( if not
slaughtered ) will live 15 - 20 years. The little ones should have about
the same life expectancy.
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What have the mini cows traditionally been bred to do?
Minature cattle were bred as sport
animals ( Jr. 4H rodeo in the western states ) and as collectibles i.e.
miniature horses, donkeys, goats etc. |
Claire
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Smitty & Franke
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What
impression do people usually have when they first hear about your Little
moos?:
When people first see them they smile,
laugh or both. Adults giggle like children. When they hear about them,
they usually say "I have never heard of a miniature cow!" |
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Do
you allow people to tour your farm to see the Little Moos?
We do not have farm tours, per se, but
if someone is interested in seeing them we are happy to arrange a time
for a visit. The cows love visitors because it means they get treats.
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Thelma
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Jarell & Smitty
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What do you think is
so special about the Little Moos?:
These miniature cows are special
because they offer an opportunity for the hobby farmer to have a
"little" bit of Americana on his or her farm. Cows have long
been the symbol that we identify with a simpler more quiet time before
subdivisions and factory farms. We have all seen paintings of pastoral
scenes of cows grazing on the hillside. These little guys offer a small
manageable slice of that scene. They are easy to care for and eat 1/6th
of what a normal size cow will eat. Because of their small size they are
not intimidating and therefore easier to handle which makes them tame
and affectionate. They are as sweet as a Golden Retriever and as smart
and sometimes smarter than a Golden Retriever.
Do you have miniature cattle for sale?:
Yes, please see our new Spring Calves for Sale in the Photo Section under Nursery. We also sell bottle-fed cattle.
What are the prices for your cattle for sale?:
Females start at $2500 and males start at $1500
Where are you located?:
We are in Southwestern Ohio , near Cincinnati, Ohio
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