Raising Yaks In Michigan

Raising Yaks In Michigan

The day I got my first yak, I was worried it would not thrive in Michigan. But as I learned more about yaks, I realized that they are hardier than most people realize. In Mongolia and Tibet, where yaks are from, the winters are colder than any in Michigan. Most of the time, a yak can survive on what is called "browse" - that is, grasses and pine needles. For example, when traveling through Siberia in winter, travelers need only feed their yaks two things: salt and whiskey. Yaks can be fed hay as well, but this is usually not necessary.

If you are interested in raising yaks in Michigan, the first thing you should know is that yak embryos can be bought from Colorado for about $80 each. The second thing to know is that yak embryos are no smaller than any other kind of embryo - they are actually quite large. And finally, you should know that yak calves sell for as much as $3,000 once they reach full size. (Which takes between two and three years.) If you get a female calf you can even start breeding it when it reaches maturity. As a business investment alone it's hard to beat yaks if you have enough space to keep them in your

I've got a little farm in Michigan. It's about 20 acres, mostly covered by woods, with a little meadow and a pond. I live in the city, but I go there on weekends to split firewood, clean up, and see the turtles.