When our formerly suburban family bought a milk cow, the list of questions was a mile long! At the top of that list, “How in the world do we do…
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Family Milk Cow
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Getting a family milk cow or milking animal sounds dreamy on your homestead, but is it really practical this day in age? Don’t you need to milk twice a day?…
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While hand milking a cow may seem intimidating at first, after a few attempts it becomes second nature. We have found the cow milking process to be an enjoyable part…
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What To Know About Rotational Grazing On A Small Scale
Rotationally grazing animals on a small scale is 100% possible! This post covers: What Is Rotational Grazing? Rotational grazing uses paddocks to rotate animals through a pasture. Paddocks are sections…
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Cows are large animals, so is raising them on a small scale really practical? Our answer – YES! We’ll break down the factors surrounding the question of, “How many cows…
Having a family milk cow looks dreamy on social media. But what costs are involved – both in dollars and time – and is it worth it? We will break down…
We break down the basics of everything you need to know about owning a family milk cow and the simple methods we use on our 5-acre homestead. If you are…