What To Feed A Jersey Cow at Elaine Richardson blog

What To Feed A Jersey Cow. Some cows can do fine with a few pounds of grain to maintain milk production and body condition, some cows need 10+ pounds a. for the first week, feed jersey calves up to two quarts of milk, three times daily (six quarts total).

Jersey cows feed indoors at a dairy farm in the PEak District
Jersey cows feed indoors at a dairy farm in the PEak District - image credit : www.alamy.com

One cup of whole cow’s milk contains 146 calories, 8 grams of protein, and 8 grams of fat. Most miniature jersey cow breeders charge between $1,800 and $3,500 for minis. when consumed raw, jersey cow milk is packed with nutrients.

Jersey cows feed indoors at a dairy farm in the PEak District

15 pounds x 30 days = 450 pounds of feed per month. The jerseys are one of the smallest breeds and they consume less amount of feeds and fodders compared to other large sized cows. It is also available in pellet form, which can be fed at a. Feed costs make up around 55% of a dairy cow’s operational.