If there is one image that is iconic to peaceful, rural life on a farm, it is that of a cow serenely walking around a pasture, with a cowbell gently tolling. But do you ever wonder why cows wear bells in the first place? And the more you think about it the stranger it seems. …
Breeding cattle for beef is one of the most lucrative ways to earn a profit from your backyard – if it is big enough. There will always be a high demand for beef as it is one of the tastiest meats and because the meat is significantly more affordable than most other meats. Because of …
Let’s face it, pregnancy, and the miracle of birth are amazing. How does one make a whole other person, calf, or anything with a heartbeat inside of themselves? Watching that new soul come into the world is about the most emotional thing I have ever witnessed in my life. I always wanted a natural birth; …
Most homesteaders want to be 100% self-sufficient. But even having a single cow producing milk every day can bring in a little extra cash on the side – and why not? All of the homesteaders I know have at least five cows producing milk all the time. They stagger pregnancies to ensure they have milk …
Whether you are a serious dairy farmer, or you own just a few cows for milk and dairy products for your own household, you will want to get as high a yield of milk as possible from your cows. There are so many factors to consider when it comes to dairy farming. So many aspects …
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