Cattle

Quick, what do cows eat? Grass, or maybe hay, right? That’s pretty much it, isn’t it? No, not quite. Cows can actually eat quite a few different things, but compared to other kinds of livestock, there are many, many things they shouldn’t. And yes, that includes lots of plants! Some can upset their stomachs; others […]

Quick: what do cows eat? If you said grass, you’re quite right, but these big herbivorous bovines eat lots of other plant-based food besides. Various other kinds of forage, even fruits and veggies, and some things you wouldn’t expect. It turns out that cows can eat a surprisingly varied diet! But you shouldn’t make the

If you want to save money and also save yourself some trips to the grocery, stashing a bulk amount of beef in your freezer is a great way to go. Whether you’re slaughtering your own cow, or purchasing a side from your local farm or butcher, you’ll love the convenience and savings, I can promise

There’s hardly anything more satisfying than a thick, juicy steak that’s been seared to perfection. But no matter what kind of steak you like, it all seems very expensive. Naturally, I think it’s safe to assume that you don’t get very many of them from a single cow, but then that begs another important question:

If you live on a farm or homestead and have thought about owning cows, one of the biggest motivators besides milk is the prospect of getting hundreds and hundreds of pounds of high quality beef for cheap. Or at least, cheaper than you can buy it at the grocery store! But the journey from beef

Milk comes from cows, but does a cow need to be pregnant in order to produce milk in the first place? It seems like an obvious question, but when you think about it, most people just assume that milk comes out of female cows pretty much all the time. That’s what they are there for,

If you’ve ever been next to a cow, any cow, you already know they are pretty huge. So it’s only natural to wonder how much they weigh. Cows are among the largest mammals on Earth, and although most people rarely pay attention to them driving by, some breeds can be absolutely immense, talking huge! So,

When it comes to cows, I don’t think it’s much of a stretch to assert that the most iconic image we have is one with black and white fur. Whether they’re roaming around the pasture, bells clanking, or hanging out under a tree in the shade, it’s hard to think of them as any other

There’s just something about pure white animals that seem majestic and even a little bit mysterious. From the gallantry of a snow-white horse to the regal serenity of a mute swan sitting still in the middle of a lake, it just captures the imagination! And, although most people don’t equate cows with these regal animals,