Author: Kelsey
Hi there! I'm Kelsey! I am a wife, a mother and homesteader. I'm also a Certified Natural Health Practitioner so health is very important to me. I love to help people with their health journey. A HUGE part of that process is through high quality milk. I am a massive proponent of rich, high quality milk from Jersey Cows.
Raising a Jersey cow baby comes with many rewards. Topping the list is that they’re absolutely the cutest baby cows ever. Adult Jersey cattle have characteristic doe-like eyes that make you want to melt when you gaze into them. Trust me when I say...
5 Ways to Enjoy A2 Raw Milk
Fewer things in life are more satisfying than dipping a home-baked cookie into a tall glass of A2 raw milk. Thankfully, we have a jersey milk cow on our homestead, so we get to enjoy A2 raw milk frequently. We don’t just dip our cookies in it, either....
Protect Your Jersey From Cow Hoof Rot
Cow hoof rot is serious business. When left undetected and untreated, it can cause your Jersey cattle to become lame. Up to 20 percent of beef and dairy cattle that develop cow hoof rot end up lame. Once that happens, it can be a difficult journey...
Best Cow Feed for Jersey Milk Cows
Jersey milk cows produce some of the tastiest and most nutritious raw milk available to homesteaders. If you’ve been reading our blog for a while now, you’ve probably noticed I mention this tidbit a lot. It’s an important detail to bring up because...
Is Cow’s milk good (or bad) for dogs or cats?
The question “is cow’s milk good (or bad) for dogs or cats” takes a little bit of explaining. Cow’s milk, depending on what type and kind, may be good for your furry friend in appropriate quantities. Milk is rich in fats, vitamins,...
A1 vs. A2 Milk: What’s the Difference?
A2 milk does not look any different than A1 milk when placed side-by-side. To the uninitiated, one looks just as good as the other. While they may appear similar, there is a marked difference that can mean the difference between enjoying a tall glass...
Does My Jersey Need a Cow Halter?
Owning a cow halter (or two) is always a good idea when you have a Jersey cow on your homestead. Some Jersey cattle owners firmly believe in halter training them from the time they are calves. Opinions differ on whether it is easier to halter train...
Why I’m Thankful for Jersey Cows
Thanksgiving is a time for counting your blessings, including jersey cows. Maybe jersey cows did not make your list of things to be thankful for this year, but they sure made mine. I know what you must be thinking. Why on earth would I put a dairy...
Mini-Jersey Cattle: Fact vs. Fiction
Mini-Jersey cattle may be small, but they pack a big punch. Homesteaders and small dairy farmers with limited space can find mini-Jerseys a great investment. They produce the same top-quality raw milk as their larger counterparts but require less...
Full vs. Mini Jersey Cattle
Mini Jersey cattle are a great investment. Homesteaders interested in buying a dairy milk cow should consider this breed. Jersey cattle are a convenient source of raw milk. You can drink their milk or turn it into other delicious milk products like...