Our Dutch Belted Family Cows
For many years, we have had an interest in and concern for rare breeds of livestock even though they are not always easy to find. How wonderful for us, then, that our first large animal was a Dutch Belted cow who came to us from nearby where we were living. To learn more about this exceptional breed of dual purpose cows and how they might benefit your farm or homestead, please go to our Dutch Belted Cows page for lots of pertinent information and links.
We experience our cows as members of the family and treat them as such. We are in close rhythm with them each day and the details of their lives are a part of our daily conversations and considerations. It seems to add to the sweetness of their milk that it comes from a mutual, give and take, kind of relationship. It just seems natural and right.
Our cows are grass-fed only and are on organic pasture all day, every day. The pasture here in Floyd County is lush and they thrive on it. During cold weather, we feed them as much organic and alfalfa hay as we can get our hands on. They have continuous access to well water and to an incredible health supporting mineral supplement which we provide them free choice. They have access to adequate shelter if they want it, beautiful views, the occasional sounds of neighboring cows, and the company of a donkey for protection.
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This is Pezra, our first cow purchased in 2006 from a neighboring farm where we lived in central Virginia. She is a rare color of a rare breed, extremely intelligent, and gives especially sweet milk. We use her milk whole for drinking and for making real kefir.
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Patrick was a "surprise" calf. No one knew Pezra was pregnant when she was sold to us. One day after we had purchased a second cow that was soon to calve, my husband went out one brisk Saturday to feed the morning hay and discovered that Pezra was calving. Patrick is part Dutch Belted and part Red Angus. He was a very friendly, furry teddy bear. He and the children loved playing together and resting together. As there is really no place on a small homestead where the people are vegetarian for a bull, we had to sell him. We were very sorry to see him go even though he went back to the farm where he was bred.
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Clover is Pezra's heifer born in late 2005. She is fourth generation Dutch Belted or 93.75% pure and strong and healthy. She will make a wonderful family milk cow.
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We will post photographs of the rest of our ladies as time permits...
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