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farmerwannabe

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Hi guys. Getting the 40 acre hobby farm up and running here in northern Michigan. Just got done plowing...about a foot of snow on the ground already with more coming. Fun, fun.
That's where my question comes from. I REALLY like Texas longhorns, and I know there are a couple of farms here in Michigan that have 'em. Being they are from the warmer states, would they tolerate Michigan's temperature changes, including some long winters? I put up my own hay so food and water isn't a problem, but I don't want to get them and have them miserable.
Thanks for your help...looked outside and it's snowing pretty hard again. Time to fire the Allis B up again pretty soon!
 
They aqre tough critters. They survive quite well a hundred miles south of you.
 
They aqre tough critters. They survive quite well a hundred miles south of you.
 
not sure how well they do in the cold weather,have you thought about scottish highland cattle they thrive in cold weather I own several have no problems with them in northwest wisconsin
 
They strive in Montana and Western Canada so I can't imagine them not doing well at your place. I'm in Texas and most Ranchers only keep a herd for status and historical purposes. They are hardy and tough as nails.
 
Check out Dickinson cattle in Barnesville Ohio. They're ionbline and I understan they'll take a call, as well.

Just down the road from some family of mine, but not related that I know of.

Quite a big operation they have. Climate not much more moderate than yours, and they have quite a herd.

Worth checkin' out, anyway.
 
I know of several that survived Manitoba winters without any special treatment. They were being kept for rodeo stock, otherwise I don't see the purpose.
 
Those horns are going to look good mounted on the hood of your pickup truck and will certainly stand out in your neck of the woods. (;>))
 
I am from northern Canada and the wife and I just started raising Dexters.(They are all registered) They are a beautiful cow and good return on meat per pound ratio. Have a 8 month old bull, 8 month heifer and a 20 month heifer we just breed. Females stand 42" and bulls about 48" at shoulder. They are an Irish highland and very hardy to all climates.
 
In traveling around Michigan I notice that the TSC stores currently have a monthly magazine about breeding Texas Longhorns that sells for about $5 a copy. They have lots of contact information in them. Some of the pros could probably provide you with advice gained from personal experience.

Best of luck.
 
I live 25 miles SW of Grand Rapids, Mi. and there are a couple of herds around the area. Don't know anything about them, except they look cool, but I would think with proper housing they would do fine.

Larry in Michigan
 
There are a few herds in south and west central Nebraska. If they can make it out here they shouldnt have much trouble there.
 
We had them in North Dakota. Bred the bulls to Herferd hefers. Easy calfing and none ever got sick. Grandpa said a small live calf is worth more than a dead big one. Our longhorn bulls were very tame and gentle, as a 12 year old kid I would walk up to them and scratch their ears. Bribe them with oats and they would follow you around like a dog. One would let us sit on him. For a 40 acre hobby farm in Michigan I don't think you could make a better choice. I hope you are not planning on making any money on this.
 
We live about 60 miles E of Mpls-St Paul, MN. Temp this AM is -8F with miserable wind chill. We have 8 Texas Longhorns as well as some holsteins and Scottish Highlanders. The cold doesn't seem to bother the longhorns any more than any of the other cattle. As others mentioned they are easy keepers, mild tempered as well, but when feeding them you gotta watch when they move their heads! We butchered our first steer a couple months ago; sold some of the meat and customers all have been raving about how good the meat is. Really tender steaks and roasts, and the hamburger doesn't swim in fat.
 
Hey all, thanks for the replies about the longhorns. I"ve always liked the looks of them, and the traits you all have said, hardy, easy at birth time, gentle, etc. Pretty much be kept as big pets around the farm and for a small breeding program. Thanks again!
 
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