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Mini-cows: the next Big Thing? |
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Written by Carolyn Goodwin
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Wednesday, 28 January 2009 20:03 |
A farmer in Covington, Washington is a big player in a growing niche: miniature cattle. Richard Gradwohl has developed several breeds of "minicattle" at his Happy Mountain Farm at the foot of Mount Rainier. Two of these little critters can be happy on a single acre of land, compared to the five acres that would be needed for regular sized cows. They also need less feed, and their tiny hooves are gentler on the land. For small scale farmers, or homeowners who just want enough beef or milk for their family, minicattle might be just the right fit. They range in size from 250 to 900 pounds, and are only 38 to 46 inches high at the shoulder.
You can read more about them in this article, or visit Richard Gradwohl's website at www.minicattle.com .
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