Author: Brandon
Hi fellow homesteaders!
My name is Brandon. I live on a small family homestead with my amazing wife and five kiddos. We are on a journey to improve our lives through God’s creation. Raising cows is an important part of that journey.
We currently have one Jersey cow and are hoping to soon expand our Jersey family with the help of a bull named Ferdinand.
We welcome you to join us as we explore the benefits of owning Jersey cows. Whether you are raising them for milk or meat, our website is chock full of helpful facts and advice to make the experience more enjoyable. Take a tour and drop us a note with any questions.
Cheers!
Brandon
Introduction
The Dairy Industry and Jersey Cows
The dairy industry is a vital component of global agriculture, ensuring a steady supply of nutritious products. Among the myriad of cattle breeds, Jersey cows are particularly esteemed. Their origin...
Breed Your Jersey Milk Cow Using AI
Breeding your Jersey milk cow using AI is a suitable alternative to natural breeding methods typically used by homesteaders in the past. Introducing a Jersey bull into a herd of Jersey milk cows brings unpredictable results.
Artificial insemination...
Jersey Milk Cows = Best Homestead Cattle
Jersey milk cows are one of the best homestead cattle breeds. They’re favored among homesteaders for their high production of butterfat-rich raw milk you can turn into several dairy products.
Whether you have a large or small homestead, you can...
The Complete Guide on How to Compost
Composting is one of the most eco-friendly ways to dispose of organic materials. Instead of tossing those banana peels and potato peelings in the trash, you could be using them to make nutrient-rich soil to help your homestead garden grow.
Learning...
Garden Till Methods for a Healthy Garden
Gardening is part of most homesteaders’ plans to become more self-sufficient. Growing your own food provides a sense of satisfaction and connection to the natural world around you. However, for a garden to thrive, you must prepare the soil correctly.
Garden...
A Homesteader’s Guide: Back to Eden Gardening
Back to Eden gardening can work its magic on any homestead garden. Grow healthier vegetables and other crops when you incorporate this method into your homestead gardening tips and tricks.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to gardening on your...
Jersey Cow Gestation 101: Everything to Know
Monitoring Jersey cow gestation is a critical part of breeding your Jersey cattle each year. On our homestead, we artificially inseminate our Jersey milk cows to preserve the quality and quantity of the milk they produce.
It’s not absolutely required...
How to Treat Jersey Cattle for Pneumonia
Jersey cattle can develop life-threatening pneumonia at any time of the year. It can be more common during periods of chilly, damp weather, but is not restricted to only those times. Jersey cattle can get a case of pneumonia during the heat of the...
Natural Cures for Jersey Cattle Health Issues
Jersey cattle – whether raised for beef or dairy – can be an asset to any homestead. Keeping your Jersey cattle healthy is important. Several common diseases can slow or prevent milk production in Jersey milk cows, while others affect the growth of...
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