How big do Yaks get?
Adult females weigh from 500 to 900 pounds and adult males weigh from 1200 to 1500 pounds. They reach their full adult size in six to eight years. Gestation/Life-span? Female Yaks usually breed at 18-24 months, have a gestation period of about 257 days (8 1/2 months), and normally produce a single offspring. Calves generally weigh between 25 and 35 pounds and never need to be pulled. Yaks live an average of 20 to 25 years. What about fencing and permits? Yaks are very easy to fence, requiring no special consideration. They are content in a small area and mix well with other livestock. Existing cattle facilities are easily used. Any fence that holds in cattle will work just as well for Yaks. No permits are required to raise Yaks. What do you do with Yaks? Uses include breeding stock, crossbreeding stock, pack and draught animals, wool, hide, milk, and meat production. Yak cows make excellent packers. One Yak can carry up to 150 pounds of load and walk trails too rough for horses and nee
