How To Milk A Cow
Back in 2012, we considered adding some cows to our little homestead. We really thought we wanted mini jerseys. I wanted milk, Farm Guy...
Training milk cows
This might be one very boring post to anybody who doesn't have a milk cow, or to someone who has no desire to ever milk a cow. If you fit...
Irish Dexter Bull Calf
Yesterday we came home from church and saw our cow, Honeycrisp about to have a calf. We jumped out of the van, ran into the house, threw...
Homemade soft cheese
I have made only one type of cheese. Why only one, you ask? The reason is that this recipe is so easy! I would love to learn how to...
How to make rock corner posts
This last summer we tried a fun new way to make corner posts. I don't think it took any longer than the corner posts that you dig three...
Honey Crisp, Irish Dexter cow
This is Honey Crisp, registration number is 039299. She is one beautiful cow. She has nice hooves and a nice top line. She has a gentle...
Why I like Irish Dexter cows
We bought our first milk cow in 2013 and have been thrilled to own such an amazing breed of cattle known as Irish Dexter's. We had known...
Homemade Yogurt
When we have extra raw milk in our fridge, we make yogurt. It's not hard to do. This is how I make it. Small Batch Yogurt 4 cups whole,...
Rotational grazing/ mob stocking
Improving our pastures are important to us. We bought an old hay field that seems to need some tender loving care. We are hoping that...
How to go on vacation with a milk cow
When I was contemplating getting a milk cow I wasn't sure how we could still go on vacations or even a simple weekend get away. You hear...