Raquette River Bison

By: Jacob, Matt and Erika

Dale Healey

Raising bison for 19 years

A native of Potsdam

His father raised cattle and horses

History of the Farm

Around 100 acres

~70 head

Bison produce a leaner and higher protein meat, more healthy

The Bison on the Move

The Biggest Bull

He weighs almost 2,500 pounds!

Sold for Breeding

Go for $700-$10,000

Wild Creatures

Quite violent, they can break off eachothers' horns when fighting

Part-time Operation

Dale works part-time as a mail man

The Cows

Can be Sold for Rawhide and Meat

Sometimes They Escape

They Love Grain!

Started Raising in Oregon

Here's the Corral

The View From the Truck

A Risky Move

The Herd

And That's All Folks

The End

Hope you enjoyed it!