Dairy cow

We are so happy Maybelle is bred back (AKA PREGO) but within 45 days she has dropped her milk supply significantly. Will it come back? We have had some cows come back some from the initial drop but it’s not a guarantee Maybelle is our first brown Swiss and it seems a lot is different with her than the jerseys we have had for the last decade.

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86K views · 576 reactions | Thinking about bringing home a milk cow? 🐄 Most people fall in love with the idea of fresh raw milk… but the daily commitment is what truly matters. Here’s what the routine really looks like on a homestead — the good, the hard, and the honest. A milk cow is a blessing, but she’s also a responsibility. 💛🌿 Would you ever own a dairy cow? #homesteadinglife #dairycow #jerseycow #rawmilkcommunity #homesteadliving #homesteadeducation #rootsandrabbits #milkcowlife...

Curious about owning a family milk cow? Learn about the daily realities and potential challenges involved in homesteading dairy farming.

Are you thinking about adding a cow to your homestead? Read this first! We've had our first cow for a year now and want to share some lessons we've learned.

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What would you prefer for your farm and family—high production or less milk? When I first shared this back in January, Maybelle (our Brown Swiss) had just freshened. She peaked around 8 gallons a day and is now holding steady at 5–5.5 gallons/day. Marigold (our Montbéliarde Jersey) freshened in April and is giving about 2–2.5 gallons/day with her third calf. Totally normal—each cow, each lactation, it’s going to look a little different. We weaned Maybelle’s calf earlier than usual since...

Comment COW to learn about the family milk cow and taking care of her from a holistic perspective 🐮 What would you rather do? Hand milk or machine milk? Let me know in the comments! #homestead #rawmilk #milkcow

Do you do this already? This can be one of the first signs something is up 🐮 #familymilkcow #homestead #rawmilk

Not mentioned but also a big factor is FEED! If you are dealing with off tasting milk and have trouble shooted all the things- try adding Black oil sunflower seeds to your cows feed and see if it helps! We made family milk cow resources for you! Comment COW to check them out 🐮 #homestead #familymilkcow #farmlife

I get this questions a lot “why are you cooling it if it’s raw?” Hopefully this clears up that confusion 🐮 In our milking room we are building there will be an ice machine and we will be able to do a big ice bath that way- I can’t wait 😍 #homestead #rawmilk #familymilkcow #milkcow #growyourown

The best cow-milking routines accomplish a handful of things: They keep your cow comfortable, they make collecting fresh milk straightforward, and they help you avoid common pitfalls—just to name a few perks. Hand-milking is meant to be simple enough that you can focus on the experience and the quality of your milk, not just the process itself. Plus, learning the right gear and storage methods can make this traditional skill approachable and rewarding, especially for first-time homesteaders.

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I wrote this list of reminders for new dairy cow owners a few weeks into bringing home our three dairy cows, because I figured I’d forget these basic but important things months and years down the road! And I’m glad I wrote them down, because now I get to share them with you.