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Forum: Homesteaders/Family Milk Producers

There's a growing trend toward rural families who "lifestyle" farm, perhaps with a few milk cows for family use, and maybe a garden from which produce is sold to passing city dwellers. If your milk production interest falls into this area, we hope this forum will be a place to improve your productivity too.

  1. Finding Jersey Heifers

    After 3 month of waiting, I'm a little dismayed about my lack of progress, granted trying to buy a Jersey heifer is no easy feat. Most of the people...

    Started by Zamis, 09-15-2006 11:04 AM
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    01-15-2010 11:36 PM Go to last post
  2. Machine to Hand Milking

    So this lovely 12 year old cow I bought has never been milked by hand, or by calf. One week after calving she is just starting to let her milk down...

    Started by modene, 09-22-2008 04:24 PM
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    11-02-2009 08:47 PM Go to last post
  3. Question nurse cows?

    hello all! I just joined in the forum and need some advise about useing a nurse cow. I have been raising jersey beef for about 10 years, buying...

    Started by rcishoe4u, 04-24-2009 11:02 PM
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    11-02-2009 08:42 PM Go to last post
  4. Need a Good Recipe for Chocolate Milk

    I am looking for a good recipe for chocolate milk. Sometimes when I buy a drink I get chocolate milk and it taste great. However, how can I pay...

    Started by bmvf, 10-06-2009 07:59 AM
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    11-02-2009 08:40 PM Go to last post
  5. Mixing Iodine Teat Dip

    I live in an area that has no milking products available. The only access to teat dips would be ordering it online and paying high shipping. I...

    Started by KMJ, 07-09-2009 11:40 AM
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    10-04-2009 08:46 PM Go to last post
  6. Best Breed Back Time/ Dry Time

    Allowing for an optimal dry period, when should I breed Karma back? She had a 6 month dry period last time :rolleyes: , not optimal imo but she...

    Started by Zamis, 10-25-2006 02:31 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    04-27-2009 11:39 AM Go to last post
  7. Can board fencing (for horses) keep a cow in?

    We are considering buying a small horse farm. There is an 8 acre pasture that is completely fenced with nice board fencing, which I'm sure is...

    Started by wilsonsinva, 04-06-2009 10:40 AM
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    04-06-2009 09:35 PM Go to last post
  8. Thumbs up New Radio Show:Doreen Hannes Truth Farmer

    This week Truth Farmer, Doreen Hannes, will feature guest, activist and author extraordinaire, Sharon Zechinelli. Sharon has been fighting against...

    Started by dairyrestart, 03-10-2009 11:54 AM
    legislation, media, radio
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    03-10-2009 11:54 AM Go to last post
  9. I know I saw...

    I know I saw a discussion about leaving calves with their mothers and milking too, but now I can't find it. I wanted to reread what y'all said about...

    Started by modene, 09-22-2008 01:10 PM
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    11-30-2008 11:04 AM Go to last post
  10. Raw Milk

    Does anyone know of a resource that clearly spells out the laws of each state regarding sale of raw milk/ milk products? Thanks for your help!

    Started by jerseyfarmer, 03-31-2008 09:24 PM
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    09-22-2008 01:02 PM Go to last post
  11. Bull Calf Prices

    I was floored! Holstein bull calves are from $125 - $175 here! In Florida the dairies sold day old calves for $80 and less and I was expecting...

    Started by Zamis, 07-19-2006 09:14 AM
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    09-11-2008 11:07 AM Go to last post
  12. New Calf Questions

    These are my 4th and 5th bottle calves but only my 2nd and 3rd calves to raise on a bottle. Karma raised the first two. I lost a bottle heifer...

    Started by Zamis, 07-19-2006 05:34 PM
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    06-07-2008 01:50 PM Go to last post
  13. Hands on milking and cheesemaking workshop

    We have scheduled our spring milking and cheesemaking workshop if anyone is interested. April 12, 19, and 26th. If interested you can find details on...

    Started by jucalquilt@juno.com, 01-29-2008 01:52 PM
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  14. Milking Machine

    Anyone use one of these for the homestead? I'm off grid so don't even know if I can use one but was thinking of investing in one when I have more...

    Started by Zamis, 07-19-2006 09:49 AM
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    12-03-2007 10:00 AM Go to last post
  15. Hi homestead milkers!

    Glad to see this forum for homestead milkers. I enjoy reading the posts by other homesteaders.

    Started by linn, 07-15-2006 09:18 AM
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    10-16-2007 05:41 PM Go to last post
  16. Love Story

    If anyone has noticed I tend to get personal with my livestock. They have never been production units and I don't rob them of emotions and thought...

    Started by Zamis, 07-27-2006 11:13 AM
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  17. First calf-for me-seeking advice

    I have my first calf due to be born in late August-I was referred to "Keeping a Family Cow" and candidly I'm more concerned/confused then before. I...

    Started by Abouttime, 07-18-2006 06:37 AM
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    09-27-2007 12:49 AM Go to last post
  18. What's Your Criteria?

    As far as your homestead milk cow, what are your parameters? How much milk do you find acceptable? How much sass are you willing to accept and...

    Started by Zamis, 08-10-2006 09:39 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    09-27-2007 12:44 AM Go to last post
  19. Odds of Trouble?

    Karma is a 3 year old second time freshener.... almost. She is ready to calve anyday now. As far as girth goes, I don't think she is any bigger than...

    Started by Zamis, 10-06-2006 08:57 AM
    • Replies: 10
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    09-25-2007 05:26 PM Go to last post
  20. new jersey won't suck

    Hi all We just bought 2 new jersey calves, a bull and a heifer, from a local small producer. We're in Australia, by the way. We've just had great...

    Started by bluebell, 08-14-2007 06:56 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    08-15-2007 01:58 AM Go to last post

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