Calf Sharing – Milk Once A Day!
Enjoy the benefits of calf sharing while providing your family with nutritious raw milk. Calf share and milk once a day! The process is simple and beneficial to everyone involved, including the calf! If you’re looking to purchase a new milk cow, check out my guide to buying a family milk READ the POST
Simple Daily Milking Routine For the Home Dairy
A consistent daily milking routine is essential to keeping a happy family milk cow. Every morning I gather my milking supplies and head out to say good morning to my sweet Molly, but my daily milking routine starts even before that. If you’re looking to purchase a new milk cow, check out my guide READ the POST
Your Guide to Buying a Family Milk Cow
The Perfect Family Milk Cow Buying a family milk cow is not a small decision. It's an investment and a big responsibility. There are many factors to consider when you're looking for just the right brown-eyed beauty who will provide your family with fresh milk, cream and potentially calves for READ the POST
A2-A2 Milk: What It Is And Why You Need It
When I bought my first jersey cow, Gigi, I had no idea what A2-A2 milk was. My Mom grew up milking my Grandma's Jerseys, so that is the breed I wanted to raise. Before I had my own milk cow, my Mom would buy local raw milk, so we knew the benefits of drinking raw milk, but still had no idea about READ the POST
What you need to know about Milk Fever and your family cow
Milk Fever and Your Family Cow An Expensive Belly Ache Right after my sweet Mabel had her twins, we had a little scare. A week after she calved, I went out to feed her. She was laying down, anxious, and when she did get up she kicked at her belly. Something was wrong and I feared it was Milk READ the POST
Halter Breaking A Cow (And Calf)
Halter breaking an adult cow is BY FAR easier then halter breaking a calf. At least that's how it's been in my experience. Sometimes you have situations where you can't just drive the cow, you need to lead her, and this is where halter breaking comes in handy. (Before I go on, be sure to follow READ the POST