6 Lies I was told Before I Got My Cow
There is nothing like owning your own milk-cow. I like my chickens. The ducks are adorable. The pigs are…. well, pigs. The …
Category: Cows
When you have a cow, you have it all.
Praise The Lord – The Cow is Pregnant!!!
I can’t decide if I should go hide in a hole somewhere or celebrate. First and foremost – our sweet, awesome jersey …
Milking a Cow in Winter
Like much of the United States, we got some snow. Since it’s been a nice, mild winter here so far, the little …
Why I Want A Bull
OK. I’ll admit defeat. I blew it. We really should have stuck with the “breed-her-back” after calving routine. This is another one …
Brown Swiss – May be the Basset Hound of the Cattle World
My oldest daughter likes cows. A lot. It all started with this beautiful girl, Faith (the cow, not the child). Then she …
Getting the family Cow Bred (Prego)
Our school days had a couple of interruptions last week. The AI guy came out to continue the process of attempting to get …
What Do Raw Dairy Products Cost?
What Do Raw Dairy Products Cost? I know prices will vary depending on location, competition and availability….. BUT – Whoa! I was …
Breaking Ice and Other Winter Farm Chores
I thought you might want to come with me to do some morning chores. This is Kentucky. It’s January. It’s 7:45am. It’s …
Artificial Insemination – Again
The Artificial Insemination guy came out to visit our sweet cow, Faith. We are trying to change her current maternal status from “open” …
Painting the Run-in… with a Cow
Remember my sweet, little, unhappy, bawling calf? Moo!Moo! I’m happy to report that after 4 days of pacing and bawling; Crumple decided …
How To Dry Up A Milk-Cow – My Bawling Calf
How to Dry up a Milk Cow Bawling Calf – All Mamma’s Beware! We are going through a little problem I haven’t …
How To Heat A Barn
OK, I was just kidding about it being cold last week. NOW it is cold. Yesterday we broke a record in my …
How To Stop a Cow From Holding Up Milk
How to stop a Cow from holding up milk. Milk-sharing with a calf is a wonderful arrangement. You only have to milk …
What Causes Mastitis?
What causes Mastitis in cows? There are many answers to this question. I am going to share our experience. We have had …
Why Did The Cow Jump Over the Moon?
Why did the cow jump over the moon? Every night when we separate the calf we check Faith’s udder. If you have …