BLUE MILL MEADOWS MINI JERSEYS
FAMILY MILK COWS
RAISED ON PASTURE
2019 Cows for Sale
We have sold 7 out of 8 of the miniature Jerseys available in 2019. We still have a mid-sized A2A1 first-calf heifer bred to our small A2A2 yearling bull.
Key Features of Blue Mill Meadows Mini Jerseys
Classic Old-world mini Jerseys
Our miniature Jerseys draw from the classic Ralph Martin and Riverview lines
A2A2
Most of our miniature Jersey cows and all of our bulls have the A2A2 gene. Recent studies indicate that milk from A2A2 cows may be healthier.
New Zealand genetics - proven grazing efficiency
We have selected short-statured New Zealnd sires for our miniature Jersey herd since 2012. New Zealand’s dairies have been pasture-based for decades and their Jersey sires offer many advantages.
Raised on pasture
Our miniature Jerseys are on pasture all day year round. Studies show that milk from pastured animals has higher amounts of vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids.
Raised by their dam
Our miniature Jersey calves are reared by their dams and stay with the herd. Heifers and bull calves fed and raised by their dams gain physical and social benefits. Read more
Long term benefits include higher milk production in first lactation for heifers and in some studies, improvements in fertility and logevity for both the suckled calves and the nursing cows.
Dam-reared calves have shown increased cognitive and learning behaviors.
Economic benefits
These small, thrifty cows offer economic advantages. Read more
Gentle and friendly
Miniature Jersey cows are noted for their friendliness, but even miniature Jersey bulls are easy to handle and enjoyable to be with.
Better cheese quality and yield
Our miniature Jersey cows and bulls have the Kappa Casein B variant and BB genotype which are associated with increased cheese yield. Some of our sire lines have been noted for high fat and protein which also improves cheese quality.
Our Story
Inspired by the writings of Wendell Berry and wanting to raise our three sons on a farm in a rural community, we left Houston and bought a small farm in a remote community in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Tennessee.
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Email: donna@grassfedminijersies.com