Welcome to the world of homestead scale dairy!!! I've got a series of posts over on my website on how to build a milking stanchion. It should scale down pretty easily for your dexter. One thing to keep in mind with that short cow you're probably gonna want an elevated platform to milk her on just for comfort and efficiency sake....

So excited and happy with this new acquisition! Congrats!

I liked this video. The Dexter cows are surprisingly small. Very sweet though.

I just watched the video. Congratulations on your cow!!!

A most excellent decision! So happy for you's and for Red and her calf!

Red is precious! She is like what I hope to find in near future

Congratulations to you. This is exactly what I am looking into for my family. Infrastructure is our main issue at present, but I look forward to following your journey.

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

It's an issue for us to but we are improvising 😊 thank you

She has so many things going for her! And you were careful to ask a lot of good questions and to check out other cows, too. I'm so happy for you!

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sue!

Awesome, can't wait to follow this new adventure

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

😊

Nice haircut, Ashley. :) Also, looking forward to watching the story continue to progress. It's really impressive how far you guys have come in such a short time. Dan's fervor and sense of purpose are admirable.

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Congratulations! I love ❤️ that you did all your research. Welcome to the Dexter journey. All the hard work will be well worth it. The milk is amazing!

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I checked out your channel. I really enjoyed watching your milking videos! I subscribed and hope to see more videos coming out 😊

@ElementalDexters

7 жыл бұрын

The Grass-fed Homestead thank you! We are not nearly as prolific as you are. So impressed with all your content. Looking forward to new content with your pretty new gal Red. We will be doing a artificial insemination series of videos soon with our Dexters. We hope that will be interesting. So happy to have found your page, there's a lot to learn here.

You guys are doing awesome. I love how you ask all of the right questions. Congrats on getting a cow and I just saw on Justin Rhodes channel that they will be visiting you soon. 👍🏻👍🏻

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joshua!

So happy for you Dan. Red is beautiful! What an awesome opportunity.

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

😊 Thank you!

YAY! So excited! What a beautiful cow too! Imagine all the great dairy products you will be able to make at home now! So looking forward to seeing more! :)

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

We can't wait 😊

Yay you will love them. Ready to see you progress

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

We're excited. We can't wait to bring her home

Holy cow! Congrats. I think. You'll do just fine, so exciting.

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks PD!

Very exciting.Red look like a lovely dexter and the calves are so cute.

The breeder was great. She was very patient with you.

My dexter broke very well with a natural horsemanship halter with extra nose knots. You can order it at Sunset Halters. I think Dexters have a history of oxen work. Mine was packing my little kid before long, which would be so fun for your kid.

@TheGrassfedHomestead

6 жыл бұрын

indeed!

Congratulations! Red looks to be in the peak of health with a great disposition. Dexters appear to be the ideal family dual-purpose cattle breed.

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

very happy for you! She is beautiful...

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Thank you! This video confirms my choice for our family. We are going to go with Dexters. Seeing you lead her at the end clinched it as I will be the one milking and taking care of her. Plus, they are small enough to not be too intimidating for my kids to learn to milk, too.

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

exactly! The size makes them an excellent choice for families with children. Let me know how it works out with getting a Dexter

Wow. All these opportunities sort of keep falling into your lap...almost like it's just meant to be. Very excited for you. Red seems like she will be an amazing family cow for you, and she is gorgeous!

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

She is really nice too! Thank you 😊

Exciting! That little black cow really loved Little Buddy!

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

She was very sweet. He wanted to buy her. She wasn't for sale

Great decision!!!! She is a beauty!

yay! that's great news!

That's one beautiful cow!!

Dan, That's a great looking cow, Congrats!

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

thanks Tracy!

WOW,,, brilliant cow. Dexter is a great breed. Good for meat and milk. Well done you,,,

So wonderful that you're getting Red, the calf and getting her bred too! So lucky! Oh! I would suggest getting her tested to find out if she's got milk more digestible for folks bellies. If you ever decided to use her as your base for building a herd you could advertise that as well! I know you don't plan such a thing now... but the future? One never knows. =) Good Luck friends! 🌱Be Blessed ღ 🌼

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

indeed! The future has a way of changing plans. Katie took a hair sample yesterday and is sending it off for testing

Great video as usual Daniel. I think I just became your 26,001st subscriber. I've really enjoyed all your videos but never subscribed because Diane would have me view on her computer screen. Am elated that you are into knapweed honey. It is at the very top of my honey taste preferences!! we miss beekeeping.

Winter is coming! You sure have given yourself a lot to do!

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

Better than nothing to do!

So awesome!

Awesome new adventure! I'm so pleased she has a nice temper. My dexter cow was a nightmare. Charged anyone who went into her paddock with her head down unless they carried a whip or a length of poly pipe. Could kick in any direction, Could put her hoof in the milking bucket - even with a leg rope on. I was really glad to see the end of that one but thankfully that sort of temper isn't typical.

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

wow! That is quite an attitude!

@longtail4711

6 жыл бұрын

Dang. I hope you got some good steaks out of that.

Love your cow! So jelious!

Your videos are very nice and informative, thank you. (Also you cover most of my interests :))

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

:) Thank you for the nice feedback

such a beautiful location and farm

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

It is!

Sooo exciting!! I look forward to watching your building projects! We love to make stuff out of pallets too!!! Little Buddy, what are you going to name your new calf? 👍

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 He hopefully won't be named. He will be for beef

@NaturesCadenceFarm

7 жыл бұрын

The Grass-fed Homestead maybe you could name him Taco...lol! 😁

Fun! We love our Dexters! I totally agree with not getting a bull, at least for now. They are a lot more work to manage, and they are typically not as gentle with the kids. It is interesting that she is moving her so soon after being bred, that can be a little risky. If she waits 21 days she would know if she was pregnant for sure. Good luck on this new adventure! You will love the Dexter breed.

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are excited. There are some timing issues at play, hence the 1 cycle breeding as opposed to 2.

@L.A007

2 жыл бұрын

It's a damn bull. Not a pet dummy.

Your vet can check at about a month to see if cow is preg, my vet charges $12 if i take her in and if she comes out there is additional $35 farm call charge Good luck i live my Dexters

Things going at warp speed. Congrats!! I'm really debating a small breed cow.

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

Do it! Sorry... I mean... There are good reasons to get a small breed cow

Congrats

He's getting the cow to benefit the whole family. If you drink the milk, love, you share the milking of the cow.

Idk if you will see this but I live in north Idaho too so thx to you I know where to get IPPs pigs and Katahdin sheep and I’m getting reds daughter ruby on Tuesday lol 😂

Your going to need more then just a pallet cattle panel barn. Hope you guys are building a barn for winter for the sheep and cow.

So jealous!!!! 😊👍🏻

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

😊

Based on what I've learned, I'm gonna switch over to Dexter!!

@cameron3525

4 жыл бұрын

I know right?!

Awesome you're really growing now lol.

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

haha! Yes indeed!

o that is so cool i have to say that is awesome

a milk cow would be awesome!

yes! i am so happy you are getting red!

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

We are too!😊

I just love a petty ol'milk cow!!

these are the "best" homesteader breed on paper. They were used to plow and break ground too. Training her to drag a sledge may allow a multi-purpose addition for a "mini ox" to help with chores around the farm. The calves will mature and can do work too. Hope there is a local vet to keep her healthy and happy. best wishes

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

It's my job to keep her healthy and happy. The vet will be for when things go bad

Can't get over the toplines!! Man, I bet they do a good beef steer purebred, if you don't get a heifer...

Good choice...

that is cool

Don't leave a halter on 24/7 beacause it can actually grow into there face or rub on them and be uncomfortable(just a suggestion) Also congratulations on your new cow!

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

thank you!

awesome

almost 10k and now cows =) go go go go go go =)

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

:) Thanks guys!!

The scenery around that farm is breathtaking. What state is that in? Holy cow! LOL

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

Idaho!

@longtail4711

6 жыл бұрын

Nothing like the Pacific Northwest for scenery. My husband and I currently looking for land here in Washington.

:) amazing! I love cows! Dexter is just the right size for a small homestead...will you guys be processing the steer for meat or selling him? (I know that's not fun to think about when they are calf size o.- )

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

Meat! We are actually thinking of getting an additional steer (a yearling) so we will start having our own beef reliably

People say Dexters don't Ai easily , mainly because they don't show fertility signs much . Most people find it easier to have them in with the bull

Have you tasted Red's milk or from another Dexter? Good luck with Red, she and her calf looks like they will easily become part of the family.

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

We haven't but we are anxious to try some!

Hey! I had my mind made up the second I saw her (red) ☺ She's beautiful! I also likes the one with some white on him/her. If it were up to me I'd get 3, all different colors 😊. OK ya dun good !

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

I'd like 3 cows also! I have to keep things realistic though. Thanks Trebor!

I so want a Dexter but I don't have any time to properly care for one.

Are you in Colorado? I'm looking to raise organic dexters, will you be selling any calves this spring?

@TheGrassfedHomestead

6 жыл бұрын

Idaho

This is an older video so this questions may not get answered, but: Part 1: whats the difference between breed and size? For example: Can a jersey, dexter, and Holstein all be a mini in size? Or does breed determine size? Part 2: what size is Red? She seems smaller than a mini, based on what I have seen but she may just a small mini, idk. Reason: I ask because if i was to get a cow in the future I would like a cow this size that has a high butter fat milk. If thats even possible. I also have borrowed some books on milking cows and homesteading with cows and have been reading stuff online but I am still confused by a lot of it.

@TheGrassfedHomestead

6 жыл бұрын

There are mini Jerseys etc. but Dexters aren't mini meaning they weren't bred to be small. The "minis" were genetically selected and bred to be small. Dexters naturally developed as small without human intervention

@roefane2258

6 жыл бұрын

The Grass-fed Homestead, thank you for the fast response, I honestly wasn't expecting it 😀. So to make sure I understand, cows can be small for two reasons: either selective breeding or the natural order of things. If it was selective breeding that makes it a mini, if its natural its just a small cow that just happens to be of a mini size?

@TheGrassfedHomestead

6 жыл бұрын

yes, you got it!

@roefane2258

6 жыл бұрын

The Grass-fed Homestead oh wow, that's such an easy thing to get confused about, haha I feel silly now. Thank you for clearing that up for me, I appreciate it so much. God Bless!

Just wondering if all the family members are on board with milking, now, and how it's going in general with you? I have been raising. Saanen goats for years, but have developed rheumatoid arthritis. So am considering parting with my goats for a single Dexter and give up my milk sales for just my farm's use. I've raised cattle before, so I'll be fine with management, just need less legwork that multiple animals necessitate. I hope you and Red are doing well together. Would love to know.

@TheGrassfedHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Diane - We wound up not getting Red. She tested A1 A2 and we were looking for A2 A2 so we used our deposit to buy a steer for beef instead. Sadly, I never did get a milk cow.

@dianneiverglynne

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGrassfedHomestead Thanks for the update! Well, Hon, cows will still be there when you want one. Life is various! 😁🌹

@TheGrassfedHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

@@dianneiverglynne yes!

@thomasreto2997

2 жыл бұрын

Someday we want a either a dexter or miniature jersey. We have 4 acres but need to develop and manage pasture in order to do this. I see us starting with a couple goats, using Salatin method, then moving toward a single cow. Probably milk but possibly beef. Thanks for the tips😃🌈🤙

Any chance you can share what you paid for her? I’m on my last deployment and retiring from the Army in March and I’m looking for a Dexter in Missouri.

@TheGrassfedHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I think asking price was around $2000

With all the animals in your homestead when are you going to get ducks and a guard goose?

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

I doubt we will ever have a guard goose. I like duck eggs but my wife doesn't so we may not get ducks either.

How are the rabbits, chickens, sheep, dog, and llama doing?

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

all are well! Thanks for asking! :)

I'm getting Dexter cows soon. Just gotta find out where to get them.

@TheGrassfedHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

check out wild eats dot com or livestock conservancy dot org. You can search by zip code there, I believe.

@BrandonGallemore

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGrassfedHomestead thank you so much.

nice farm with trees around what state is this please

@TheGrassfedHomestead

3 ай бұрын

Idaho

You milk cows, you can squeeze-hand anybody to the ground yer hands get so strong!!

Well, well. Red looks beautiful. But, Daniel, it appears You will NEVER be able to leave for an overnight trip for the duration of your lifetime. 😆

She's a little worried about her calf..good gentle cow tho...

Where are you located. I live in MN. We raise Dexters. We love our girls

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

We are in Idaho. Do you raise them for beef, dairy, or both?

@dwalsh4027

7 жыл бұрын

currently for beef. The dexter is such a nice breed to work with. We love our Dexters. Committing to milk is a lot of work. Good luck

@dwalsh4027

7 жыл бұрын

Just beef. Milking is a big commitment

@dwalsh4027

7 жыл бұрын

We've had 6 calves, all heifers, so we purchased a bull calf and castrated so we have beef for next year. We will have 4 bred heifers going into winter.

whoop whoop! TIME FOR FRESH MILK AND CHEESE!

@TheGrassfedHomestead

7 жыл бұрын

indeed!

I don't think a polled Dexters are a thing!

Did you get a cow?

@TheGrassfedHomestead

5 жыл бұрын

no

@ginoy007

5 жыл бұрын

The Grass-fed Homestead why, what happened?

I think Red needs a longer leach in order to have enough room to shake these damn flies off.

Great video. But, your wife doesn't seem stoked at all helping out milking the cow. That is a bad sign.

@TheGrassfedHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. A very bad sign. Things didn't work out so well.

If you don’t already have a bull, get one and name him Bernie Edit: I meant Bernie

Be VERY, VERY CAREFUL, I contracted BRUCELLOSIS from raw farm milk when I was 22. Very, very sick for weeks, am now 70 and have suffered from side effects every day. DO NOT DO THIS.

Buy the cow... Ditch the wife.

I'd milk that cow...you'll have hands n'forearms can handsqueeze a pro-footballer to th'ground!! My pap milked cows in his youth; he's 95 and he's still th'one everybody goes to t'get open stubborn jars n'th'like..no arthritis neether!

get your women in check, "im not milking a cow" sad....

@gonzaloh826

7 жыл бұрын

AnarchyEnsues stfu

@tash6974

7 жыл бұрын

seriously? get your women in check?? you can't force someone into doing what you want.

@shawndarling5855

7 жыл бұрын

AnarchyEnsues MY WIFE DOESN'T BLEND NUTS AND WATER.

@danteellison5233

7 жыл бұрын

AnarchyEnsues what are you a pimp

@girisaman

7 жыл бұрын

+Gonzalo H You are so rude.!