Raising cows

Family Milk Cow 101- All about raising a dairy cow on the homestead #homesteading #cow #familycow #rawmilk #dairycow #smallfarm

There are many things for beginners to consider when raising cattle for meat or for profit. I will show you how to build a thoughtful pros and cons list to confidently make your decision. #cattle #beef #grassfed #smallfarm

Cows are docile animals that are good milk and meat sources. Here's everything you need to know to raise them. #cows #cattle #homesteading

If you think you are ready for homegrown beef, first read our short guide on raising beef calves on a homestead, to know what you are in for.

If your cow has fallen and can’t get up, your first thought may be to wonder how to get a down cow up, but you may be surprised to know that getting the cow up is not always the right thing to do. In fact, getting her up may be your last resort. In this article, we discuss assessment and management of down cows. We also provide sound advice on how to get your down cow up if that is the best thing to do. Read on to learn more on how to get a down cow up & more.

I’m sooooo excited to be welcome Kate from Venison for Dinner as a guest poster today! Like many of you, she’s had plenty of experiences with milk cows that like to kick, and is sharing her wisdom on that topic today! Our first cow was a saint… …She rarely kicked, just stood there and had […]

You may want to have a cow for your homestead to provide milk and produce a calf yearly for meat. You might want to have a herd of beef cattle to provide meat for your family and to sell for profit. You might want to have a string of dairy cows to milk for profit. No matter what your ultimate goal, you’ll need to start out your venture by understanding how to take care of a cow. In this article, we provide information on caring for cattle on your homestead, on your beef ranch or in your…

Cattle Breeds in Colorado

Best Tips for Raising and Harvesting Livestock on Your Homestead: Giving cows a food name makes it a little easier on your emotions when it comes time to harvest them for meat. Find out more great tips!

Cows, like all animals, require certain nutrients to keep their bodies working properly. New cattle owners are often unaware that one of the most important things their cows need is salt. Without the right amount of salt, a cow’s health can decline rapidly. Cows need salt, also referred to as sodium chloride, because it helps perform several vital processes within the body including water regulation. #howmuch #whydo #cowsneed #salt #saltneed #cowsaltneed #farmhouseguide

Dairy cow VS beef cow: When choosing cattle it's important to understand your goal for owning a cow. Different breeds of cows are built ...

From costs, to how to pick the right cow, breeding, calving, milking, and more I’m going to walk you through the basics of keeping a family cow.

Springtime is the best time to deworm cattle. Early in the springtime, parasite loads are very heavy in pastures. They tend to reduce during the summertime and then they rise again in the autumn. So how often should you worm cattle? You can’t always tell by looking when your cows are infected with parasites. You may notice subclinical signs such as a decrease in milk production; a slowing down of weight gain and even a reduction in conception rates.

Do you want to raise livestock for milk that isn't as huge as milk cow? Well, here are your 10 alternative milk animals that are almost as productive.

buying cow is easy when you know these facts for buying cows for meat.

There are many reasons farmers, ranchers and homesteaders are raising cows for beef. And there's nothing like fresh, homegrown beef!

There are a lot of surprises when you start your farm life or homestead. One of the biggest surprises to us happened right after our Jersey dairy cow Belle calved for the second time. If you are keeping a family milk cow, you need to know and follow the advice I share!

As some may be problematic to them health-wise and this may be severe. For the most part, cows eat hay although they love when given treats like corn, watermelon rinds, or apples. Other foods provide cows with minerals that are useful in the production of milk and the building of muscle. Most cows usually love eating vegetables and fruits yet they cannot eat all the fruits that humans eat. #info #tips #ideas #fruits #cows #cancowseat #farmhouseguide