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We have a small farm and currently only have chickens for eggs, a few pigs and cows we use for beef. Due to our rural area, gas prices, dairy prices etc... I am weighing the pros & cons of buying a dairy cow. I have never milked one before and don't know what to expect. How much do they cost for upkeep and feed and is it worth it? How much extra time each day would I have to plan for her upkeep? I want to make my own cheese & butter and would love to have fresh milk for my family. My husband is concerned about the safety of the raw milk.
I would appreciate recommendations from those of you who have a dairy cow. What brand should I look for and what qualities. I have elementary school age children that help me with my farm chores so I need a gentle breed that would be easy to milk. I would be doing the milking but I don't want one that would charge at them as one of my beef cows did once.
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I would appreciate recommendations from those of you who have a dairy cow. What brand should I look for and what qualities. I have elementary school age children that help me with my farm chores so I need a gentle breed that would be easy to milk. I would be doing the milking but I don't want one that would charge at them as one of my beef cows did once.
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