It's imperative to know the basics of how to milk a cow by hand before taking the leap into owning your own dairy cow. It's easy to think that milking a cow is, well... easy. In some ways, it is, especially if you do your research and practice. …
Raising Animals
The Homestead Cow and Why They’re Great
Are you wondering about whether the investment of owning a homestead cow is worth it for you? The decision to keep a family dairy cow should be well thought out. Cows carry a lot of weight (literally and figuratively, ha) and there are a lot of …
What Causes Bloat in Cows (+ Our Heartbreaking Story)
Knowing what causes bloat in cows is the first step to prevent it from happening. But even for those who know about bloat in cows and what causes it, it still happens. Probably more often than you think. I will never stop loving, learning about, …
How Many Acres Does A Cow Need?
If you're reading this post, you're probably aware of the increase in demand for high quality, raw milk. It's no secret that costs of virtually everything are currently rising. This includes the cost of food and livestock. Because of that, there are …