Are you thinking about adding cows to your homestead? Our bovine-raising guide will help you avoid rookie mistakes that can turn your cattle-raising dreams into a rodeo of regrets. These tips will help whether you want farm-fresh butter, premium grass-fed…
Raising happy cows isn’t just a goal. It’s an art, a science, and a labor of love all rolled into one rewarding journey. Indeed, these gentle giants deserve more than just the basics! They thrive on enrichment, proper care, and…
Let’s brainstorm the 13 best cow breeds for small farms, ranches, yards, and homesteads! These cows produce ample milk and delicious meat and have other lesser-known benefits. They’re also easy to raise and are excellent natural lawnmowers who happily help…
Recently, I’ve incorporated apple cider vinegar (ACV) into my cattle care routine. I had come across various testimonials about its benefits and thought it’d be worth exploring. Well, I’m glad I tried it. My cows have been consuming it regularly,…
Yes! You can milk any dairy cow breed. That’s the short answer. The long answer delves into why certain dairy cow breeds like Holsteins and Jerseys are preferred for dairy production over others like Angus or Herefords. While it’s technically possible…
With their fabulous horns and shaggy coats, Highland cows are famous worldwide! But while we’ve all seen iconic photos of Highland cows atop windswept Scottish moorlands, what are these beautiful cows used for? Let’s find out! What Are Highland Cows…
Nothing heralds the arrival of spring like the appearance of newborn calves and lambs in the fields. Watching them gamboling through the fresh spring grass is one of the highlights of my year! But how many calves can a cow…
You may not associate cows with cuteness. But there are some adorable bovine breeds out there! So if you’re looking for a new addition to your homestead, choosing one of our cutest cow breeds is a great place to start….
Do male cows have udders? It might sound like a question that a curious child would ask, but once you start thinking about it, the idea of male cows having udders isn’t all that strange! Let’s dive into the differences…
You may have seen them on social media or on a farm-to-table restaurant menu and asked yourself – what kind of cow is that? Well, friends, those are teacup mini cows! And they are the latest trend in the world of pet…
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…