Young Purebred (AMDA Registerable) American Milking Devon Cattle – listed as “critically endangered” by The Livestock Conservancy (see this site at https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/heritage-breeds-list/milking-devon-cattle/). Stock listed by date-of-birth. Available for sale/delivery now – or at 6 months/weaning age:
- 2022-07-11 Victoria #106 – heifer now exposed to Patrick, an unrelated registered bull – $1,500
- 2023-05-29 Elizabeth II #109– heifer calf sired by Buddy, an unrelated registered bull -$900
- 2023-06-02 Eadred #110 – bull calf sired by Buddy, an unrelated registered bull (not yet weaned) – $750 ($200 deposit)
- 2023-08-02 #111 (untagged) – bull calf sired by Buddy, an unrelated registered bull (not yet weaned) – $750 ($200 deposit)
- 2023-10-14 #112 (untagged) – bull calf sired by Patrick, an unrelated registered bull (not yet weaned) – $750 ($200 deposit)
Imported 1623 into North America for the Plymouth Colony as a triple-purpose breed, American Milking Devons are still prized and regularly used as draft animals (“oxen”). They are hardy and well adapted to low-input management schemes and harsh environments. Its well-documented history makes this breed a favored exhibition animal at historic sites such as Mount Vernon and Williamsburg. The American Milking Devon breed needs additional stewards! Please inquire if you are interested in ox training/driving, raising multi-purpose cattle, or simply want a gentle family cow.
For more detail on this hardy but critically-endangered breed, please see:
- https://livestockconservancy.org
- milkingdevons.org
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Milking_Devon
- https://www.willowpondfarmstead.com/
Location is Coats (Harnett County), NC. For more information and inspection appointment, please contact Rick Rodgers via info@willowpondfarmstead.com.
