Learn how to train a heifer to become a family milk cow. Follow these tips to figure out how to train your heifer both before and after calving.

Getting a family milk cow is a great way to step up your game! If you've got a little bit of land and the willingness…

Trying to find the best milk cow for a family homestead? We asked over 400 family cow owners about their favorites. Here is what they said!

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 the answer to the question, how much does a milk cow cost?

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.

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

Feeding your family milk cow is the most important thing you need to know when adding a family milk cow to your homestead.

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? And what about traveling? Will I ever be able to leave? The answer – calf sharing! We’ll break down the in’s and out’s of calf sharing and why it makes so much sense on the modern homestead!

We officially own a family milk cow, and she has been a dream come true for helping us reach our goal of providing quality and nutritious food for my family.

Keeping a family milk cow can be an intimidating venture, but with the right supplies in your vet kit, you will be prepared for success.

Milk production is a must if you want your homestead to be sustainable. However, it’s not always practical to have ... Read more

Got blood in your cow milk? I'm going to share our experience on why this happens and what to do about it! No fear, only solutions.

If your cow has the right temperament, she can turn grass into milk, steak, and money. Words & images: Sheryn Dean ‘Sharemilking’ on a lifestyle block doesn’t mean the same as it does in the commercial dairy industry. It’s where you run a house cow, which provides milk for you and a calf. There’s always enough milk to share. When you don’t need it or can’t be bothered milking, the calf converts it into meat to eat or sell at a profit. It sounds idyllic. Mum and babies frolicking around the paddock, you skipping down to the paddock with your

The cost of keeping a milk cow for your family is something you want to consider before you decide to buy! Will you save money?

Contemplating a Family Milk Cow? This post will cover all of your questions and show you exactly what you need to know before buying one.