Buyer question
Are Jersey cattle good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Jersey cattle 4 out of 5 for beginners (top family cow pick).
Source: the Jersey cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Jersey cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Jerseys come from the Isle of Jersey and give rich milk high in butterfat and protein. They are small, efficient and gentle as cows, which makes them the most common choice for a family milk cow.
- Temperament
- Gentle cows, curious
- Best fit
- Family milk, small dairy
- Docility
- 4 out of 5 (Cows gentle; bulls not)
- Upkeep
- 4 out of 5 (Daily milking)
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Heat-tolerant dairy)
What to weigh
Jerseys are prone to milk fever after calving and need careful mineral management. Jersey bulls have a reputation as some of the most aggressive of any breed.