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

A Homesteader’s Guide: Back to Eden Gardening

Written on January 13, 2023. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on 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

Written on October 26, 2022. Posted in Jersey Cow. No Comments on 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

Written on July 22, 2022. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on 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

Written on July 14, 2022. Posted in Jersey Cow. No Comments on 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...

What is a Small Homesteader?

Written on June 27, 2022. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on What is a Small Homesteader?

Ready to become a self-sufficient homesteader? We've got everything you need to start the journey.

Best Milking Machines for Jersey Milk Cows

Written on June 9, 2022. Posted in Milking Resources. 2 Comments on Best Milking Machines for Jersey Milk Cows

Owning a Jersey milk cow means you get access to the most delicious and nutritious raw milk available. Getting your hands on one of the best milking machines for jersey milk cows can make your job easier. Trust me when I say that milking by hand hurts,...

Tips for Healthy Jersey Cattle in Spring

Written on April 6, 2022. Posted in Homesteading, Uncategorized. No Comments on Tips for Healthy Jersey Cattle in Spring

Spring is here, along with some of our best tips for healthy Jersey cattle. Spring is a busy time for Jersey milk cow homesteaders. There’s lots to do, especially if you have sows who are ready to give birth to Jersey calves. Following these guidelines...

Your Complete Guide to Jersey Milk Cows

Written on February 15, 2022. Posted in Jersey Cow. 3 Comments on Your Complete Guide to Jersey Milk Cows

Jersey milk cows are amazing creatures. They produce some of the most nutritious – and tasty – raw milk in existence. That’s the number one reason most jersey milk cow fanatics love them. They also make excellent pets because they are docile and friendly...

How to Start a Homestead Farm

Written on January 18, 2022. Posted in Homesteading, Jersey Cow. No Comments on How to Start a Homestead Farm

A homestead farm is the first step toward a self-sufficient lifestyle. Learn how to use the land you have or find more to achieve your homesteading goals.

The Complete Guide to Homestead Land Laws

Written on January 18, 2022. Posted in Homesteading, Jersey Cow. No Comments on The Complete Guide to Homestead Land Laws

Homestead land laws don’t exist under common law. States, however, have the right to enact their own laws about homestead living. Going off the grid can be difficult if you choose to do it in a state that is not as welcoming to homesteaders as others....