How much does a Dexter cow/calf pair cost?

$1500. 3 available in the fall with out calves at side $1200 each. Also, 2 black 2 year old steers for $800 each, and 1 yearling black steer for $500.

How many acres does a Dexter cow 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.

Are Dexter cattle good?

Not only can a Dexter be the ideal family cow/pet, but, pound for pound, they are far more economical than their larger counterparts. More Dexters can be grazed on less acreage; they produce high percent dressed carcass of lean, tender, fine-grained beef with excellent flavor.

What is the lifespan of a Dexter cow?

25 years
Calving problems are rare and newly born calves are up on their feet very quickly with calves weighing 25-35 pounds at birth. Heifers mature young and can be put to the bull at 15 – 18 months of age. Dexters are noted for their longevity and can live up to 25 years and should breed regularly for 14 years or more.

How much is a Dexter bull worth?

Initial Cost You can easily expect to pay about $1500-$2000 for a Dexter cow. (Though I have seen them as low as $800).

What are Dexter cows good for?

Dexters are classified as a small, friendly, dual-purpose breed, used for milk and beef, but they are often listed as a triple-purpose breed, since they are also used as oxen. Management practices vary by breeder and country.

How much do Dexter cows eat per day?

Dexter Cattle: Feeding and Housing Dexters A half acre of good green grass per animal, or 12 to 15 pounds of hay and a little grain each day is enough in temperate climates.

Are Dexter cattle Hardy?

The Dexter breed originated in Ireland. The smallest native breed of cattle in the British Isles, they are hardy, dual-purpose cattle, producing excellent beef and milk, an ideal suckler cow for conservation grazing.

Are Dexter cattle good for beef?

Quality beef. Dexter beef is excellent quality, with good marbling. The marbling makes the flesh tender and flavoursome . A typical carcass weighs about 145-220kg, and despite their small size, they can often achieve a killing-out percentage of well above 56%.