Keeping a Family Cow - 284 page Book

Description Family Cow by Joann Grohman 284 pages. 19 chapters. Paperback. 5 star rating. Excellent for newbies, homesteaders or those who have milked a family cow for years The book offers answers to frequently asked first-time questions, such as: €œShould I get a cow? How much space do I need? The health benefits of untreated milk How to milk a cow effectively and with ease Choosing a dairy breed Drying off your cow Details on calving and breeding The importance of hay quality and how to feed your cow properly Fencing and pasture management Housing, water systems, and other supplies Treating milk fever and other diseases and disorders Making butter, yogurt, and cheese. This book is intended as an inspirational manual for keeping a family milk cow. A lifetime of practical experience has been bound into one volume. Practical advice for the everyday and procedures for cow emergencies. Provides details on animal acquisition, feeding, disease prevention, breeding and food hygiene, and is written in such a way to offer enlightened reading to a diverse audience. The book features essential information for running the small farm; tips on things like milking, feeding, stall-building, calf