Dexter Cattle For Sale Discussion Board

Manikin is looking very well. Fingers crossed she holds to the bull. Thomasina, my 18 year cow, is looking poor in comparison but she is still suckling a stonking bull calf born last Sept. Thomsina has been running with the bull Feb-May but hasn't held. I'm giving her a holiday now and will try agai...

It would be nice if this trend would trickle down to boost prices for store steers and pedigree breeding stock, but I'm not holding my breath.

Zanfara Dexters wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

This topic came up locally in the big winter storms when some people were without electricity for 2 weeks. Landlines worked after mobiles ran out of charge. That said, my landline was knocked out too. One can't help feeling that "levelling up" does not take this sort of situation into acco...

It was very hot here a couple of weeks ago but it's since returned to bearable temperatures and we've had enough rain to freshen the grass.

I finally remembered the camera. Here's my herd enjoying their summer holiday at Minsteracres Retreat Centre in Northumberland.

It was very good to find a proper tribute to Philippa in the Year Book that arrived this week. Better late than never. Hopefully Stuart Creasey will be commemorated in the next issue. This is where the Bulletin is sorely missed for disseminating such news. The Year Book functions as neither the Bull...

Very sad news but I do feel DCS should have sent out a round robin email about this to all members before the funeral. I do hope the next Yearbook will have a proper valediction for Stuart and a long overdue one for Philippa. I felt that not enough tribute was paid at the time to David Key and his f...

Just to expand on Saffy's idea of support but for those who cannot, or do not wish to, engage with Facebook, it might be an idea to list some regional alternatives. Locally, UTASS - Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Society- was explicitly founded to address the issues of loneliness, lack of inter...

Realistically, I'm never going to make cheese again. So, I have moulds for various types of soft cheese, a small cheese press and books on cheesemaking looking for a new home. I can make an inventory with prices, if anyone is interested. To update, here are some photos. Also available stainless stee...

Sad news but Petrel had an exceptional life with you. A lot of cows are lucky to make it to 14. I'm sure her descendants are legion, so you can keep the line going.

This is a very laudable initiative but I think some of those most in need won't be able to access it. The more elderly and isolated are less likely to have mobile phones and internet,for example large areas of North Pennines still don't have signal. What they do miss is the snail mail pen friend.

Just to let people know that for 2022 breeding season I will be increasing stud fees to £35 per female covered. Payment owing for hire in 2021 will remain at £30. Bulls available are: Baranduin Delta, red, non-short Zanfara Herr Mannelig, black, non-short (carries red) Endway Foxglove, black, non-sh...

Wishing everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Happy Christmas everyone!
Here's hoping to meet up at the shows next year.