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: Home Dairy
All things Milk cow & home dairy. From udders to barns to buttermilk. Everything you need to know about milking a cow is here.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ice Cream with Raw Milk – BEST EVER
Homemade Ice Cream with raw milk. The pigs are in the freezer. My yard smells better. The swimming pool they made is …
The Milk Barn Gets a Facelift
The Milk barn got a face-lift this past weekend. If you have livestock coming into and out of a building or barn …
Getting a Family Milk Cow – Part 3
…..in case you just tuned in. Part 1 Here Part 2 Here Here’s a recap: Our cow had spent her entire milking life …
Getting a Family Milk Cow – Part 2
To go back to the beginning go here. This is the second part in our milk-cow story. We hand picked our wonderful …
Getting a Family Milk Cow – Part 1
Getting a Family Milk Cow – Part 1 When You Have a Cow You Have it All There is noting quite like …
Help! My Cow May Have Mastitis
Help! May Cow May Have Mastitis I hate Mastitis. If you have a milk cow, you will most likely experience mastitis at …
How To Milk a Cow Once A Day
How to Milk a Cow Once a Day. “Milking 1 cow is fun. Milking 80 cows is like being in prison.” That’s …