Forum: Homesteaders/Family Milk Producers

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...