Hydeaway XF Blinkers
DOB: 1 April 1997
Deceased. Rest in peace, old lady
Blinkers, the gentle old queen of Joyful Jerseys, was my first cow. Sourced at a sale in 2002, she was already in her third lactation. Blinkers would go on to produce another 9 offspring for a total of 12 successful lactations before she was honourably discharged from service in 2010. She died in December 2013 at over 16 years old. Blinkers will never be forgotten.
Hydeaway XF Fiona
DOB: 23 November 2004
9th lactation
Fresh in milk
One of the first cows bred by the mother herd, Hydeaway Jerseys, Fiona is the oldest cow in the herd, and also one of the healthiest. Although not a great producer, averaging under 5000 litres per lactation, Fiona is an excellent solids cow, testing around 6.4% butterfat and 4.0% protein. She scored an FCL of EX-90 at her evaluation in 2014, her best score being 91 for udder. Her average ICP across 9 lactations is 374 days, her average matings per conception 1.8. This old girl is the true old Jersey type – low maintenance, high solids, and she just never stops.
Hydeaway Briar
DOB: 7 August 2011
King Arthur x Jake
3rd lactation
CIC to DJ May (sexed)
With the strong Danish influence of her King Arthur (Lemvig) and Jake (Jas Hot) lines, Briar was second in her class at Nationals 2016. Her shallow udder, strong udder cleft, fertility, pedigree and ease of movement promise longevity. Three lactations down the line, she is milking well over 7000 litres per lactation, peaking at 40 litres per day. This strong, dairy cow scored VG-89 at her last evaluation.
Rosafield Renegade Lobellia
DOB: 26 October 2012
Renegade x Country x Future
2nd lactation
CIC to Joyful Valentino Flynn
Leah was acquired at the National Sale 2014. She was bred by Rosafield Jerseys and has a pedigree to die for. The wonderful Lobellia line speaks for itself and is an old favourite in South African Jersey breeding. Her paternal granddam is the renowned Tenn Haug E Maid, who needs no introduction. A feminine cow with outstanding spring of rib, very sharp and clean across the neck and withers, Leah was Supreme Heifer Champion at the Northern Championships 2014 and is going to go a long way in the Jersey world. Her high components and good udder health make her as functional as she is beautiful.
Hydeaway Brunette
DOB: 11 November 2012
Eclipes x Moonshot
2nd lactation
PIC to Guimo Joel
Brunette is a high-producing powerhouse of type and milk. Her sire contributes to her good looks and udder, and she comes from a very strong dam line, being a granddaughter of the great old grade cow Bluebell, who milked eight high-producing lactations without a day’s mastitis.
Hydeaway Cremello
DOB: 6 December 2012
Hype x Moonshot x Pitino’s Domain
2nd lactation
CIC to Cal-Mart Medalist Pilgrim
This solid little cow is low-maintenance and high-protein, with outstanding feet and legs and the promise of excellent longevity. Although not a top producer in the parlour, her fertility and hardiness makes her a valued addition to our herd. She brings functionality and components to the table and crosses out well with high-production, show-type bulls.
Hydeaway Valentino Merida
DOB: 18 September 2013
Valentino x Moonshot x Jake
2nd lactation
Open
This classy young cow is a favourite in the show ring and the milking parlour. The 2015 Northern Jersey Champion Heifer, she scored VG-87 in her first lactation and has a very correct mammary system and type. Not just a pretty face, Merida is also a top milker, producing 7200l in 314 days in her first lactation. She is also hardy, incredibly fertile and very good-natured, making her our image of a true Jersey cow.
Hydeaway Epic Bellamy
DOB: 22 February 2014
by Ahlem Jace Epic
1st lactation
CIC to Joyful Eclipes Chestnut
This super-functional young cow is a daughter of our best old grade cow Bluebell. With her fertility and health, she promises to continue to impress us with her high components for many years to come.
Joyful Eclipes Princess
DOB: 17 June 2014
Eclipes x King Arthur
1st lactation
CIC to Shulz Rescue Headline
This incredible young cow has impressed us with her fertility, milk and solids production, and above all udder conformation. Her high and wide rear udder is coupled with strong attachments and shallowness, promising longevity. Hardy and functional, “Possible” is as useful as she is beautiful.
