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    DREAMING OF A HOUSE COW

    Jun 14, 2018 5 minutes
    Words by Emily Stokes Photos by Robyn Rosenfeldt

    Do you dream of milking your own cow? Having fresh, raw milk available on tap? The thought of all of that warm, frothy sweetness pouring into your bucket is very appealing to many but before you consider bringing a house cow into your daily life, there are a few things you need to consider.

    MILKING

    A cow will need your care and attention daily, maybe even twice a day. However you don’t have to milk her every day. You can leave your cow’s calf with her in the paddock and choose when to milk. You might choose once a day (in which case you’d need to separate the calf each night) or once a week.

    PASTURE

    You’ll need to have enough grass, with the standard generally being 1-2 acres per cow. This will vary though depending on the quality of your pasture

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