Now, we know that cows do not look like the most athletic of animals, and they do seem to prefer to spend their days lazing around. But if you’ve ever seen a cow hightailing across the paddock, you can’t fail to be amazed at their turn of speed! But just how speedy are our bovine …
New to farming? Or maybe you’re thinking about getting a dairy cow to provide your family with all the milk it needs? Smart choice! With the proper care and nutrition, your cows can provide your family with fresh, wholesome milk for years to come. But how much milk does a cow produce? And how much …
As a homesteader or small farm owner, you have many good reasons to purchase a cow. Not only can you save money by producing your milk and beef, but the quality of both of these will likely be much better than what you buy at the big box store. Not only that – but raising …
If someone asked you, what do cows eat? Your reaction would probably be to sneer and say, well, grass, of course! Everyone knows cows eat grass, but farmers and homesteaders raising cattle for meat, milk, or both know that a cow’s diet is more complicated than that. We’re about to explore what types of snacks, treats, and food cows …
As winter kicks in through the US, cows need extra nutrition! An extra feeding boost helps to you’re your cows warm and fight off the health problems associated with the inclement weather and drop in temperature. In most parts of the northern hemisphere, there’s little grazing available at this time of year, which means buying …
Are you trying to find the best cow for milk – or the best dairy cow breed for your homestead? If so, then finding the perfect cow breed is trickier than it seems! Here’s why. Each milking cow breed has unique strengths and weaknesses that might play in your favor – or work against you, depending upon …
Farm animals of any type can be escape artists, whether it is the goat trying to get out of its yard or the dog who wants to ‘escape’ into your chicken coop. Sturdy fencing can keep this from happening. However – you know your animals better than anyone. You know that it’s is only a …
If your approach to homesteading is along the lines of “Go big or go home,” you might want to consider upping your livestock game to incorporate bison. Sure, they may be the largest mammal in North America, but they’re surprisingly low-maintenance, especially when compared with cattle. Of course, any animal comes with its unique set …
For humans, an apple a day is supposed to keep the doctor away. But for cows, tackling a fruitarian diet isn’t quite so straightforward. Can cows eat apples? Do they enjoy them, and are apples good for them? We’ll go into all the details in this article! During fall, any homesteader with both apple trees …
It’s a beautiful spring day but, rather than enjoying the fresh new grass, your cows are all swishing their tails and stamping their feet. Why? Because they’re surrounded by flies. Not only are flies annoying, but a heavy infestation can also cause all manner of unpleasant side effects for your bovine buddies. Biting flies not …
If you’re going to be raising cattle, you’ll need to know how many cows per acre you can keep in your state. The number of cows you can keep without damaging the soil varies from state to state, so you’ll need to do a calculation based on your number of animal units, length of grazing …