Cow

Bradley

Rescue-versary: January 17, 2018

Rescued from a youth program that raises animals for eventual auction. The kids raising Bradley had a change of heart and sent him to sanctuary instead. He was the first cow that we ever rescued, and he takes his own assumed role of cow caretaker very seriously. He's a great guy, and we're so happy that the kids who were raising him could see what we see in him.

Personality: Watches over his family here at Sage Mountain, enjoys being brushed, and likes scratching his butt on the fences.

No one sponsors Bradley yet — you’d be the first.

Sponsor Bradley · $60.00/month

What sponsoring Bradley supports

Estimated monthly cost of care, based on typical Park City, Utah-area pricing for feed, bedding, and veterinary care. Costs are shared across the herd or flock, so figures below are per-animal averages, not itemized invoices.

Alfalfa hay~$90/mo

About 800 lb a month. A cow eats roughly 2–2.5% of its body weight a day, and hay is the bulk of that diet.

Straw bedding~$25/mo

Fresh straw for their barn stall, replaced regularly for a clean, dry place to rest.

Treats & supplements~$15/mo

Apples, carrots, and mineral supplements for enrichment and nutrition.

Water~$10/mo

A cow drinks 15–20 gallons a day, more in summer heat.

Veterinary & hoof care~$40/mo

Routine exams, vaccinations, dental checks, and hoof trimming, plus a reserve for the unexpected.

Pasture & shelter upkeep~$20/mo

Fencing repairs, barn maintenance, and pasture care, shared across the herd.

Estimated total cost of care~$200/month