Is Having A Family Milk Cow Affordable? (Budget Included)
|

Is Having A Family Milk Cow Affordable? (Budget Included)

Plentiful real milk, making your own cheese and yogurt, real cream for your coffee, exciting stuff! All of this dairy goodness can be yours, when you get a family cow. Of course it will be great to have the cow, but should you get one? How affordable is having a family milk cow? Feeding and…

Raising Bottle Calves: How To Get Started (Costs Included)
|

Raising Bottle Calves: How To Get Started (Costs Included)

Raising bottle calves is one of the least expensive ways to get started with raising a few of your own cattle. Bottle calves being easy to manage and kid friendly just adds to the experience! To raise a bottle calf, you will need to buy the calf, a bottle, milk replacer, and calf feed and…

How To Hand Milk A Cow: 8 Easy Steps To Having Your Own Milk!
|

How To Hand Milk A Cow: 8 Easy Steps To Having Your Own Milk!

Interested in learning how to hand milk a cow? I’ve got you covered! With some basic instruction and a bit of practice you’ll be good to go! Hand milking a cow requires that you have a bucket and a place to sit or kneel beside the cow. Have place to tie the cow, clean the…

A Family Cow: How To Choose And Take Care Of Her
|

A Family Cow: How To Choose And Take Care Of Her

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…

91 Facts About Dairy Cattle And Milking Dairy Cattle:  Beginner Basics
|

91 Facts About Dairy Cattle And Milking Dairy Cattle: Beginner Basics

Wondering about the basics regarding dairy cattle? Terminology and unfamiliar practices used around dairies and dairy cattle can be confusing at first. No need to worry. This article covers all the terms and ideas you need to know, starting with the absolute basics! How Much Milk From Your Family Cow? goes over the daily amount…