Yak Man Yak Farm–April 2011
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| A rare golden yak. |
In our search for what livestock are right for us, I heard a lot of good things about yak. These Tibetan relatives of the typical cow are quite beautiful and unique! Like buffalo, they have leaner meat and can produce a useable milk. I was delighted to find out that Hooper’s yak ranch, one of the largest herds in the U.S. was in Minnesota. Thanks to the graciousness of John Hooper, we were able to visit and meet the yak. I can’t wait until we can get our own babies and start a small herd!
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| Me posing with one of John’s tame female yaks. | Young heifer, she was absolutely adorable. | Jericho – one of the yaks John is able to ride. |
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| The yaks were very tame and personable! | I just love those tails! | Our friend Amber and one of the adult female yaks. | Jericho’s horns were so heavy they have developed this unique downward curve. |
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| Fuzzy! | The black and white color is called ‘royal’ in yaks. | A yak/cow hybrid – hence the brindle coloration and different look. | Yakkity yak. |
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| Who you lookin at? | Hybrid yaks grow more quickly and larger than purebred yak. | Young yak in the herd. | Jericho’s size and calm demeanor were amazing! |
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| Yak sass. | Yak skull. |
http://www.yak-man.com/ – The yak man offers yak meat as well as animals for sale. If you’re in the midwest and interested in yak I highly recommend contacting him!