Congratulations! Getting a family cow is a huge step towards raising your own food, and you won’t believe how wonderful the fresh milk tastes! I’m sure you’ve asked yourself, are you getting a cow or heifer? It’s a big question: should you get an established, knows what she’s doing cow or go with a heifer,…
The debate is on: cow or goat, which one is best? I’m sure you’ve read the articles glorifying one or the other, everyone has a favorite! Will a milk cow or a milk goat be better for you and your family? A milk goat is ideal for smaller acreages and families that need a smaller…
Getting a family milk cow is a great way to step up your game! If you’ve got a little bit of land and the willingness to learn, having your own cow is definitely doable. Now, let’s talk breeds. What breed will suit you and your family the best? The top family milk cow breeds for…
Having plenty of fresh real milk, making your own cheese and yogurt, knowing where your food comes from…all awesome! And all doable when you get a family milk cow. Now to the big question-How much is this gal going to cost? A family cow will cost between $1,000-2,500. In an area that does not have…
Wow, is this exciting! Considering getting a family cow is a huge step towards self sufficiency, not to mention a big leap into nutrient dense food for you and your family! Now, how to choose? What things matter and what things are not a big deal? Your family cow needs to be easy going, healthy…
Thinking of getting your own cow? Fresh milk from your own cow is wonderful! It’ll ruin you for store milk, seriously. Your cow’s milk and store milk are not even on the same planet when you consider taste or nutrition. 12 dairy cattle breeds in the United States are: Holstein, Brown Swiss, Ayrshire, Guernsey, Jersey,…