Introducing Our Herd

Presently we are continuing to develop our herd, which consists of four cows and 2 bulls.

As we work toward the goal to provide animals for sale, we welcome your inquiries about our livestock in hope to get to know you and to help you discover our American Miniature Jerseys.

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Short Supply

Heifers are in high demand, and like most breeders, we are in short supply. Since beginning our herd in 2002, calving has produced more bull calves making it difficult to meet the demand for the many patient folks who have inquired for the availability of heifers.

Pricing Starting at

Heifers $2,500.00 - Bulls $300.00 - Steers $500.00

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2008 Steer

 

This young steer is born with dwarfism and would not be a benefit to our breeding program.

He is offered for sale at $100.00 and can be trained for a good pet or a companion animal for other livestock.

Sold

Thank you Elliott and Connie!

Steer Born 10-1-08

Dam - CornerStone Farm Barbara

Sire - CornerStone Farm Simon

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Breed History

The Old World Jerseys are descendants of the first Jersey imports from the Jersey Islands and are not miniature replicas of the larger production Jersey Cattle. The breed was developed on the Channel Islands off the British coast; imports were also received from Britain and the Guernsey Islands. The first registered Jerseys were imported into the United States in 1850.

Today, The American Miniature Jersey registry is recognized and maintains the standard for the breed. Depending on where you live, American Miniature Jerseys may be referred to as the Barnyard Jersey, Island Jersey, Rabbit-eyed Jersey, and Guinea Jersey; all of which are the same breed.

The ideal Miniature Jersey's general appearance should be small in size - being 38" to 42" in height at the hip. Milk is higher in butterfat and milk production at 2 to 4 gallons per day, depending on the quality of pasture, hay, and supplemented feed. Bulls weigh around 850 pounds and the cow's average weight is within a 600 to 650 pound range. Physical conformation follows the standard as seen in the larger animals, however, their reduced size is what draws more attention and desire by the small land owner, fancier, or the need for a docile family milk cow.

Calving usually occurs without complications, presenting newborn calves within 15 to 30 pounds, and 18 to 30 inches at the hip. Typical color is fawn; occasionally some may be lightly splashed with white.

Psalm 50:10
for every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.