Family Milking a Cow! | Dairy Cow for Beginners | Fresh Milk | Four-Fisted Tandem Hand-Milking

Welcome to our small farm! Ever wondered what it's like owning a Jersey milk cow? In this heartwarming video, our family shares the entire process, from bringing our sweet Jersey girl, Buttercup, into the barn to the moment we hand-milk a cow. This is a must-watch for anyone considering getting a family milk cow or starting their rural living journey!

If you want to get a milk cow you will never be ready, so you have to go do it. A detailed introduction to owning and handling a Jersey milk cow. It covers general costs of ownership and how certain things offset costs. The wonderful benefits are delicious milk with more vitamins and minerals, and more taste. My first cup of fresh milk was a surprise to me ... it was actually great! I didn't expect that. Another benefit is a bountiful volume of milk, enough for a family of 8. Nate discusses common fears people have which prevents them from getting a milk cow. These fears can be overcome. One is never really ready, one must have the courage to try. People have done this since well before Christ ... you can, too.



00:10 Fears Keeping One From Getting a Family Milk Cow
01:15 You Will Never Be Ready
01:40 Solar System in Barn
02:15 Stanchion
02:40 Brushing
03:15 Washing the Udder
03:49 Rinsing

04:30 Milking 4-Fisted with One Kid per Side
04:25 Udder Butter
04:45 Cats Get a Treat

05:24 Squeeze Method vs. Strip Method
06:13 Nursing the Calf
06:30 Get Out of the Way Matador, Grain is Here
07:30 Discussion of Fears Preventing Ownership - You Can Do This

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