There are many reasons we keep these small cattle, and they are all good ones.
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@russellpetrie1194 жыл бұрын
there all standing there listening to you and plotting an escape bless them
@FarmerP4 жыл бұрын
Russell Petrie Or wondering if there is still a bread roll in my pocket. 🐂😄
@bentolley62264 жыл бұрын
People finding it calming and relaxing to watch fish me I just sit in a field and watch cows 😊
@kristimckay40923 жыл бұрын
Me too! I’m in the US there are Dexters in my neighborhood I love them
@simonhathaway56024 жыл бұрын
Very nice herd of cattle farmer P. Nice to see a video showing them off on your farm 👏👍
@FarmerP4 жыл бұрын
Simon Hathaway I like happy carpeted Simon.🐂👍
@nellsinnock8673 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for doing this video just after you gave them the loaf of bread!!! Something about the way they were standing so still like an expectant audience of parents at Junior's very first violin recital..............they really made me laugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And thank you for answering all the questions that you did in such a lovely simple way!
@harrie19764 жыл бұрын
Wel behaved Dexter's. No comments on your storie . It's aldways fun to see that a choice in the past truns out to a successful life with nice healthy Dexter's. Hope Mrs p loves the cattle when she sits in the sun and watches over the land. ( in summer time)
@samevans26014 жыл бұрын
I agree completely. I live in California, US and we only have an acre, but I've got four Dexters, one of which is a bull. I've had Dexters for four years now, and the only reason I've had a vet out was for a foxtail in one's eye and AI'ing. They're the best. Keep up the good work!
@thisorthat76262 жыл бұрын
Sam Evans, do you also feed supplements or can they graze all year on your acre? I found out about Dexters a few years ago but only got my land recently. I am thinking I would love a couple of Dexters instead of sheep. Any issues with predators? May I ask where you are located in Cali? Thank you!
@samevans26012 жыл бұрын
@@thisorthat7626 Unfortunately in my neck of the woods we don't get enough rain to have enough grass on an acre so I just feed hay year round, which isn't ideal, but they do well. I do occasionally feed supplements like grain to my cow because I milk her and she needs that boost. I also provide mineral/salt, but you need that no matter where you are. And I haven't had a single predator issue despite there being all sorts around my place like bobcats, coyotes, bears and mountain lions. Best of luck!
@thisorthat76262 жыл бұрын
@@samevans2601 Thank you for the information. Good that predators aren't an issue.
@gerhardbotha73363 ай бұрын
I suppose once you commit… I got me a small herd of Dexters now. Looking forward to it
@emilyboudica56162 жыл бұрын
I like your humor and your cattle look very sweet.
@LordClunk4 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted a small holdings. Never had the opportunity to do so though. Its nice watching you guys and how you handle yours.
@james1c763 Жыл бұрын
Very nice herd of cattle farmer P.
@keithhill30274 жыл бұрын
Contented looking Dexters,really enjoy your videos,thanks a lot.
@geoffreytryhorn85604 жыл бұрын
That is one hell of a black sky you’ve got there I think it might rain
@regsparkes65074 жыл бұрын
Yup,...make sense to me,...then what I know about cattle and farming in general you could write on a penny. But I know which channel gives me lots of information and viewing pleasure,..so there you are. Cheers!
@FarmerP4 жыл бұрын
Reg Sparkes One of the beauties of Dexters Reg, they rarely need any help from us. Apart from making sure they have enough fodder, they do everything else themselves. 🐂👍
@tomcarnell68004 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr P. I may go and get some Dexter for my garden....
@jackmorgan16772 жыл бұрын
"Muuuuh... We're waiting here... Where's our loaf of bread???"
@frixux22 күн бұрын
I want to take some to South America Dexter tropical 😂
@tudorwynphillips64584 жыл бұрын
Loved your video, loved it👍
@marjoriejohnson6535 Жыл бұрын
I wish I had known about Dexter's 35 years ago when the b3st farmer ever..my father, was still here and I was young enough to take up farming after I b3came a widow.
@arunkhatri48403 жыл бұрын
This is perfect! I’ve been wanting to get about 40 acres and keep livestock but sheep do it really do it for me but Dexters are just the ticket!
@FarmerP3 жыл бұрын
It works for us, and only took 30 years to achieve it 🙂😬😄👍🏼
@ff-ti7nj2 жыл бұрын
@@FarmerP why don't you keep sheep instead? do Dexter's produce more milk than sheep?
@FarmerP2 жыл бұрын
@@ff-ti7nj Yes, and are a lot less hassle than sheep too. I keep both. 🙂
@casto-4 жыл бұрын
Can't argue with that 👍.
@russellpetrie1194 жыл бұрын
I was about to say the smaller ones have more attitude than the bigger ones
@aaronpickering56594 жыл бұрын
Good morning Mr p
@FarmerP4 жыл бұрын
Aaron pickering Morning Aaron 👍
@bobpaterson18454 жыл бұрын
Cattle are lookin well Ian👍 Dexter sounds a bit like our Highlanders they survive on some o the poorest areas an scrubland there is 👍 But them im bias just a little bit 🐂🐂😂😂
@iancroote47284 жыл бұрын
It's the tastiest beef you can get..without a doubt....
@daveg.83244 жыл бұрын
Morning Farmer P. Your cows look so happy and friendly! I believe happy animals taste better too. :) I'm also a big fan of local produce so I may have to look you up on FB next time I'm round your way, and see if you have any dexter meat for sale! :P Quick question: What is your opinion on organic meat/dairy, and what are the benefits and drawbacks from a farming perspective? Keep up the awesome work Farmer P. :)
@FarmerP4 жыл бұрын
Dave G. I absolutely agree, happy cattle produce the best beef. If you want a beef pack you can order it through our Farmer P, Bradley farm page Dave, your name is then put on a beef box. The next two packs are likely to be under 20kg as they are smaller steers. We have a couple of packs available for the end of a November.
@FarmerP4 жыл бұрын
On the Organic front. I tried it for 18 years. Trying to farm 100% organic today is just not an option. In the last ten years our country has been invaded with many foreign and invasive plants that our eco system has no natural defence against, on top of that we have a large industrial site South West of us that holds a handsome crop of Ragwort and thistle plants that seem to love dumping their seed all across us every year. Another issue with claiming organic status is how much chemical crap falls out of the sky every time it rains, not much I can do about that. So, no I don’t claim to be 100% organic, I can’t do it, however we limit chemical spraying to the bare minimum, only treating one or two parcels of pasture every other year with a broadleaf herbicide to knock back any Docks, thistles, ragwort, buttercups and nettles. Everything in moderation.
@jamesstymeist43974 жыл бұрын
I curious as to how does the meat from a Dexter compare to other cattle breeds?
@williamgreenway89584 жыл бұрын
Makes a lot of sense !
@paddyt4043 Жыл бұрын
I'm starting a dexter farm next year
@kaigill47404 жыл бұрын
Great video Farmer P love your videos and channel. Few questions about the dexters: 1. How many do you have on the farm? 2. Do you breed them if so how many do you breed? 3. Can you do a video about looking for the best meat?
@jackmorgan16772 жыл бұрын
Look at YT channel 'Just A Few Acres Farm'. Pete, his Dexters and breeding.
@russsherwood59784 жыл бұрын
how would they turn out if ya crossed them with highland cattle,i.e.dexterXhighland? thank ya fer the video
@markfiges9994 жыл бұрын
''I keep Dexters because I like them.'' ………..In my book, that say's it all. :-)
@aldoagnellini7564 жыл бұрын
true. when a farmer is in love with a breed, very little can go wrong
@ajadrew4 жыл бұрын
I recently sold 37 acres of pasture but if I'd known of this idea I'd maybe have held on to it...
@dereklitchfield75744 жыл бұрын
We had Dexter's allways in the wrong village
@daledenotter63984 жыл бұрын
all i feed my cows is grass in summer hay in the winter.
@bootlegger36564 жыл бұрын
Top of the morning to ya me buck o because the rest of the afternoon be me own . Dexter's , I like it , makes since to me .
@antonyfarming4 жыл бұрын
I've had meat from them and it's yummy 😋 keep up the good work cheers Antony
@FarmerP4 жыл бұрын
Antony farming Thanks Antony.👍
@con-iw5tg4 жыл бұрын
We were going to get dexter cattle but we never got them 🤪
@kl19584 жыл бұрын
Do you milk your dexters. On the average how much milk do they produce if you do milk them.
@madman26664 жыл бұрын
hi what is the ratio for cow to land. as i am intresed in getting some. ? what are they like on hills ?
@agernne48634 жыл бұрын
Only £12,5 pr. kilo, thats its not exspensive, in Norway its dobbel price or more pr. kilo for bif
@gmwwc3 жыл бұрын
you say a dozen bales of silage? Could you convert that to tons or pounds, or kilos? Our bales are 1100 pounds so 12 bales is sounding like a lot.
@FarmerP3 жыл бұрын
Our bales would be around 350 kg, we bale them quite dry as Haylage. 🙂
@cccc2853 жыл бұрын
something no one talks about, Dexter's love drama
@125sm34 жыл бұрын
Makes sense, minimal cost and look after the land. I would be useless if I had a small holding I would have donkeys 😁
@paddyt4043 Жыл бұрын
Ah keep Ah few sheep would ye ,they are cute and tasty
@musicmanluke35864 жыл бұрын
Morning mr p
@FarmerP4 жыл бұрын
Life is a Challenge mee Morning sir.
@Kevin.Sawyer4 жыл бұрын
Stupid question Farmer P is that there full size? Or can they get bigger and can you just keep one or do you need at least 2?
@FarmerP4 жыл бұрын
Kevin Sawyer Not a stupid question at all Kevin. Dearer size depends on the breeding, the usual practice is to put a short legged bull on a long legged cow, or vice versa. I have always put long on long because I wanted a bigger beast for beef production. The animals in this video are cows and their 2019 calves, so the larger animals here are fully mature. Bovines are herd animals and although you can keep just one I would prefer they had company. The normal routine to get started would be to buy three in calf heifers, or an in calf cow and a young steer or whatever combination would suit your set up. I recon you can run 1.5 cattle per acre if you have good ground.
@darrenbrett3884 жыл бұрын
Interesting video Mr P. On average how long does it take to finish them?Thanks
@FarmerP4 жыл бұрын
Darren Brett I recon they need at least 40 months to do a decent job Darren.
@johnfarmer16914 ай бұрын
thanks its common sense
@mideallen2022 жыл бұрын
Sold I shall be getting some 🤣
@simonsays5722 Жыл бұрын
🙂
@thegeniusofthecrowd35410 ай бұрын
how many Dexters can you keep per acre?
@FarmerP10 ай бұрын
That depends entirely on the quality of the land, but 1.5 is quite possible on good ground if you manage your grass and worm burden.
@thegeniusofthecrowd35410 ай бұрын
@@FarmerP Cheers for the reply pal, nice one. Good channel.
@anthonycowley50194 жыл бұрын
how come your still up at the back of 0300, I thought it was only idiots like me that do things like that, except of course if you work nightshift!
@FarmerP4 жыл бұрын
Anthony Cowley I upload in the small hours Anthony so I don’t soak up all the interweb juice and annoy the family. 👍😄
@paul45274 жыл бұрын
How old are your daughters?
@sonnyjimshobbiesandgardenl12154 жыл бұрын
Where do you farm
@FarmerP4 жыл бұрын
SonnyJim 's hobbies and garden life. We are in Gloucestershire.
@yeracj27994 жыл бұрын
Hi, Can you post your Facebook farm page? Do you sell fresh or frozen? Thanks James
@FarmerP4 жыл бұрын
yerac J Look for Farmer P. Bradley farm
@hugelpook2 жыл бұрын
Why are short legged deters no good?
@FarmerP2 жыл бұрын
They are fine to put on a lead and walk around a show ring, but if you want to put beef in the freezer….. Go long. 🙂👍🏼
@hugelpook2 жыл бұрын
@@FarmerP why is that?
@patrickmurphy91154 жыл бұрын
And I thought a Dexter was a tractor.............
@howarddustan Жыл бұрын
😆😅🤣
@paddygoesracing4 жыл бұрын
Nice cows . But why are some black 2 r red lol
@FarmerP4 жыл бұрын
paddygoesracing Dexters come in three colours. Black... Most common. Red... less common. Dunn... not very common at all.
@paddygoesracing4 жыл бұрын
Farmer P cool thanks . Do u breed the red 1s with a black bull and get red calfs
@FarmerP4 жыл бұрын
paddygoesracing It really an go either way, you can get a red or Dunn from black parents, a black or Dunn calf from red parents, and a dun from any combination as well.
@paddygoesracing4 жыл бұрын
Farmer P ah rite thanks for reply
@liammulligan12798 ай бұрын
I hate sheep too
@XPreciousGaming4 жыл бұрын
U sleep walking again and posting vids
@FarmerP4 жыл бұрын
XPreciousGaming I just press the upload button when I trot off to bed 👍😄