Milk a cow

This week we had a little fun down on the farm in Tot School. This was such a fun theme with lots of engaging activities to explore! Here were our plans for Farm week: And here are the details of each activity: Our favorite farm books for the week were:Farm by Mary NovickMrs. Wishy Washy […]

In this post I show you how to milk a cow. This is the way we do it anyway. I show you the equipment we use and our daily routine.

These farm fine motor activities are perfect for preschoolers to practice all those fine motor skills during your farm theme!

How To Milk Share: Shaye, we get it. But how do we do it? It's dead simple. Separate the cow and the calf for 12 hours. Milk. Reunite them for 12 hours. Repeat.

How to Milk a Cow by Hand. Hand milking is a great homestead skill to learn. Milking a cow by hand is easy once you get the hang of it. Providing your household with fresh hand milked milk is a great feeling. via @BarnyardJen

Can I talk you out of a milk cow? Here are eight things to consider before buying a milk cow. A huge investment requires forethought.

The Ulitmate Guide to Keeping a Family Milk Cow. Information about feed, shelter, breeding, calving, fencing and milk sharing.

The facts and health benefits of drinking A2-A2 milk. Which milk cow breeds carry the A2-A2 gene? What are the negative health effects of A1 milk?

But before I share with you how to make butter, especially from whole milk, let me first share some of the benefits of whole milk.