03/29/2015 Milking a Cow for the First Time Milking a Cow for the First Time We have been milking Rosie for less than a week. She has never been milked … Read More 40
03/25/2015 MEET ROSIE!!! I got a phone call a week ago from a fellow Kentucky Cattleman Member. He is an older gentleman who raises black-Angus, … Read More 51
03/11/2015 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 … Read More 44
03/09/2015 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 … Read More 37
02/17/2015 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 … Read More 50
02/15/2015 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 … Read More 43
01/09/2015 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 … Read More 50
12/18/2014 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 … Read More 82
11/19/2014 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 … Read More 61
11/15/2014 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 … Read More 72
11/13/2014 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 … Read More 64
11/12/2014 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 … Read More 59
11/06/2014 Artificial Insemination Artificial Insemination If you want my opinion – go rent a bull. He will service the ladies. He will get it done … Read More 69
11/05/2014 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 … Read More 97
10/25/2014 Cows & Cow Bells Cows & Cow Bells I have 4 children. I love that they spend their afternoons playing outdoors and enjoying the country. There … Read More 67