How much space does a jersey cow need?

Answer 1

http://www.real-food.com/Farm%20FAQs.htm

With horses, rule of thumb.. 1 horse per acre.. I would assume it's the same for cows. Don't forget about rotating pasture, to help keep down the parasites, and allow the grass to grow. Etc..

Your local 4-H/Ag agent will be able to give you the best information possible!

http://www.motherearthnews.com/Homesteading_and_Self_Reliance/1970_March_April/A_Family_Cow

Answer 2

It depends. For a happy life, one acre of good pasture land.

You can do it on a lot less, but don't expect good milk production.

Grass is not enough. Cows need peace and quiet, fresh air, and a decent water source too. Not to mention milking twice a day . . .

Answer 3

One cow usually needs four acres of alphalpha to survive. While ten cows can survive on one acre of hemp and give better more enriched milk. So why does the government restrict this fare for cows?

Answer 4

Smiles,,,interesting Q.

Certainly all the space you can offer, but they adapt, and can be OK in certainly less than an Acre,,,

Rev. Steven

Answer 5

I would say at least an acre.