Mar 28, 2014 · The family milk cow is BACK! If you've been yearning for your own source of fresh, creamy milk, this post will answer your cow ownership questions.

Jul 20, 2022 · Smaller predatory animals like coyotes may see a single cow as an easy target, but they will think twice before attempting to attack a larger herd. Read on to learn about how …

Jun 1, 2023 · It is okay to have just one cow, but many argue that it is cruel to keep one cow all by itself. Cows are social animals and enjoy having company, preferably of the farm animal …

Feb 29, 2024 · We've been noticing lately that there are folks worrying about other folks keeping a single family dairy cow. The objection offered is that cows are herd animals and should never, …

Feb 20, 2022 · 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.

Apr 23, 2023 · We have lots of family with meat cows, but we don’t know anyone with milk cows. So we’re not new to cows in general, but we don’t know any experts on dairy cows. I have a …

From costs, to how to pick the right family milk cow, breeding, calving, milking, and more I’m going to walk you through the basics of cow ownership so you can get an idea of what it entails and …

Aug 3, 2022 · It costs anywhere between $800 up to $3,000 to purchase a single milking cow. The price gap is due to breed, location, age and expected milk volumes over time. If you …

Jan 21, 2020 · The top family milk cow breeds for the U.S. are Jersey, Brown Swiss, Milking Shorthorn, Ayrshire and Guernsey. Loads of nutrient dense milk, making your own cheeses, …

Some dairymen also cull cows in late lactation rather than carrying them over, and a few of these cows will even be carrying a calf. So how is a buyer to know what to look for?