Welcome To Dexter Corner |
Welcome to Dexter Corner. Located in South Central Illinois. I am Tim O'Donnell, I have owned Jersey cattle since purchasing my first cow in August 1974. For years I raised and have shown standard-size Jerseys. My love for the Jersey cow was inherited from my Grandma as a young boy. Now, 47 years later, I still have the same affection for this unique breed. In 1994 I was introduced to the miniature Jersey breed. I instantly fell for these unique and personable little creatures. Over a 2-year period I traveled through 11 different states over 10, 000 miles searching for and aquiring as much information possible regarding this small breed of cattle. In my travels I was able to purchase several head of little Jerseys from 4 long time breeders. With the purchase of these cows and a bull thus started the Dexter Corner breeding program. I am dedicated to the promotion and protection of this breed. Some of the people interested in this breed of small cattle are the small acreage farmer and back to nature type people wanting a family cow for milk, for cheese, butter, ice cream, cottage cheese and meat. They are also ideal for the petting zoos. Still today, the demand is much greater than the supply. Most of the cattle pictured on the first page of this site are all pure bred Lessor Jersey's. They are not cross bred animals! My breeding program is about breeding the best small Dairy type cow possible. With good feet and legs and a well attached udder. I {DO NOT} breed my cattle to see how small of an animal I can produce. I have learned over the years that a cow that is approx 40 to 42' tall is much more desireable . They also have less calving problems at 2 years of age. My accomplishments thus far are: 1. I introduced the miniature Jersey breed nationally and internationally. 2. First breeder to have a web-site on the internet informing interested parties of this unique breed. 3. First breeder to have semen drawn and to offer it for sale nationally. 4. I composed the breed traits and guidelines accepted by the I.M.C.B.S. for registration. |
Tim in 2009 still milking Little Jerseys after 35 years. |
This page was last updated on: November 19, 2009
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We're not finished yet! Scroll down to see cattle For Sale or Follow Me By Clicking The NEXT Button To Visit The Following Two Pages. For more pricing and availability contact me at: timothydavid56@hotmail.com or phone 618 / 483-5081 |
Tim in 1974 milking his first cow "Abby". |
Grandma Mueller at age 78 milking my first Jersey. She taught me how to milk and I inherited my love for the Jersey cow from my Grandma's! Grandma died in 1993 at the age of 97. She never lost her interest in the Little Jersey cow. " Gone but never forgotten" |
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Great Grandma Amanda O'Donnell with "Daisy" her pet Jersey. This picture was taken around 1935. Jersey's have played a part in the O'Donnell family for well over a half a century. |
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Calves on the Corner |
Daddy Tim and Tiffany & Bessie 1982 |
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Princess Grace Ann 40" at 8 yrs producing 30lbs milk per day Bred to DC Johnny Bob for a spring 2010 calf |
Dexter Corner "ORLANDO " 42" tall at 5 yrs A Proven Bull Semen now Available call 618 483 5081 or e mail timothydavid56@hotmail.com Sire Dexter Corner Butler Dam Dexter Corner Bubbles |
"ALL MY CHILDREN". (Dear Ones) |
DC Princess Grace LC Sire by DC Bob Honey - Dam DC Princess Grace Ann 40" at 5 yrs Bred to Orlando for a summer 2010 calf Producing 35lbs milk per day |
DC Princess Grace MeMe 40" at 2 years Producing 25lbs of milk per day Bred to DC Charlie B for a summer 2010 calf |
Note: Dexter Corner Farm is named after the town where I live I live on the Corner of Rt 40 and The DEXTER Road Thus "DEXTER CORNER" Is not associated with the Dexter Breed of cattle in any way! |
Please Contact me if interested in the Down sizing Program~! Designed so that all can afford a Small Family milk cow~! |
Papaw Tim Alexis & Ryan 2009 (27 yrs later) with MEME |
DC Bubbles 38" at 6 yrs produced over 50lbs milk at her peak in her 4th lactation March 2000 -- July 2006 Dam of DC Orlando |
.Call or e mail me for available cattle for sale timothydavid56@hotmail.com 618 483 5081 home 217 821 5081 cell |
Please Note~! Feel Free to sign my guest book, <<<<<<<<<<<<<<< But if you want a reply please send me an e mail timothydavid56@hotmail.com I do not reply to Guest book Entries! |
Cows waiting to be milked June 2009 |
2 heifer calves 1 bull Sired by DC Orlando 2009 |
Grandma, Gone but (Never) Forgotten |
The Down sizing program is when you take a smaller framed Standard size Jersey cow Breed her to a Mini Jersey either by A.I. or live coverage and down size the offspring. Usually in a couple breedings you will have a real nice small framed family milk cow. It does work. I have been helping interested breeders with this program for the past 11 years, Call me for more details. |
Mother & Daughter Grand Dam 3 generations Rear view Gracie Meme LC |
Dexter Corner Barn |
Rear of DC Barn |
"OUTSTANDING" |
July 2009 |
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Dexter Corner Dora D Explorer Just what I like! Born Nov 10 / 2008 Sire DC Bob Honey Dam Martins Fawny She is a Real Keeper~! 36" tall |
Tim & Meme in parlor |
DC Meme in parlor producing 30lbs milk per day |
DC Amberlynne |
Dexter Corner Amberlynne 7/8 Mini Jersey Sire DC Orlando Dam DC Freckles 3/4 Mini Jerey 1/4 Dexter Maternal Grand Sire DC Johnny Bob Maternal Great Grand sire DC Bob Honey 40 inches tall at 2 + years Producing 35 lbs milk per day She Milks like a Dream! Amber milked out Nov 15th >>>>>>>>>>> |
"IT'S ALL ABOUT FAMILY" |
PAPAW'S LITTLE HELPER |
Dotty's heifer Tiny Luv |
Gracies heifer born June 2009 |
DC Dalia & DC Johnny Bob |
Only 19" tall at birth |
Cows at feeder before milking |
Cows standing tied after milking |
Altamont, Illinois |
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Dexter Corner Myrna Rose Sire DC Johnny Bob Dam Dements Imperial Rose 36" at 1 yr of age |
Dexter Corner Shirley Rose 35"tall at 7 months Sire DC Johnny Bob Dam mid size Purebred Jersey cow A very promising heifer |
DC Dora D Explorer / DC Myrna Rose |
2 yearling heifers Dora is a Bob Honey daughter Myrna rose is a Johnny Bob daughter Both in the 36" range |
For Sale born Aug 2009 Bull calf in Shreve Ohio Contact Joni Miller 330 567 2757 28"at 4 weeks ,An Orlando son Dam A mid size , purebred Jersey cow |
DC Tiny Luv 5 months old Nov 15th pic |
DC Reba June 5 yrs old A Mid size cow Sire DC Butler Dam Standard size purebred Jersey cow. "A half sister to DC Orlando" Had a heifer calf Nov 1st Broke to lead Has been hand milked as well as with a machine. Good family cow. |
DC Gloria Jean Sire DC Johnny Bob Dam DC Reba June |
DC Shirley Rose born april 2009 Sire Dc Johnny Bob 35" |
Butter Cream Corner's Petals. Sire DC Bob Honey A daughter out of a cow sired by DC Orlando She stands 39" at 13 months to be bred to DC Charlie B for a 2010 calf Very gentle ( A Real Pet) Broke to stand tied and will lead. |
DC Pagent 5 months old pic taken Nov 15th Sire DC Orlando Dam Dc Princess Grace Ann |
She is part of the downsizing program |
Cattle For Sale can be found at the bottom on this page |
~Scroll down for cattle currently For Sale~ |
Call 618 483 5081 for more info |
