This year alone has produced six healthy calves. The gestation period for a female bison is 275 days. An average newborn calf weighs 30 pounds, while adults often average 1300 pounds. The diet of the bison is very important to the quality of their low fat, low cholesterol meat. He also feeds them dried corn on the cob that has been run through a hammer mill.
Salt is also important in their diet.
I was fortunate enough this year on the second day of summer to witness Carl calling his prize bull Henry up close to the 4600 volt electric fence. Henry protectively escorted his herd with calves, so that I may photograph them. B uffalo meat is available upon request at the Steiner residence. Also available ready-cooked from East Hill Bison Stock are buffalo burgers at the Townshend Dam Diner. Stephanie will cook your burger to perfection.