Tag: raw Jersey cow milk

Cough Remedies You Can Make at Home

Written on October 13, 2022. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on Cough Remedies You Can Make at Home

‘Tis the season for coughing. As the weather turns cooler across most of the U.S. and the holidays approach, people are spending more time together indoors. If you’re unfortunate enough to catch a common cold or another virus from another person,...

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,...

How to Move and Store Raw Milk

Written on May 26, 2022. Posted in Milking Resources. No Comments on How to Move and Store Raw Milk

Owning a jersey milk cow means you sometimes might need to move and store raw milk safely. Getting the milk out of your cow’s udder is only the first step in the process. Once it’s out, what do you do with it? Treating raw Jersey cow milk – or raw...

Homemade Baby Formula = Baby Formula Shortage Solution

Written on May 13, 2022. Posted in Raw Milk. 1 Comment on Homemade Baby Formula = Baby Formula Shortage Solution

The ongoing baby formula shortage has made it a scary time to have an infant. Consumers have gotten used to empty shelves and spotty supply of their favorite products. Most of the time, it’s a minor inconvenience, and substitutions can be found. That’s...

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.

A1 vs. A2 Milk: What’s the Difference?

Written on November 30, 2021. Posted in A2 Milk. 9 Comments on 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...

Full vs. Mini Jersey Cattle

Written on November 23, 2021. Posted in Jersey Cow. 5 Comments on 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...

Oh my! Is Raw Milk Illegal?

Written on November 19, 2021. Posted in Raw Milk. No Comments on Oh my! Is Raw Milk Illegal?

Is raw milk illegal? It depends on where you try to buy and sell it. That is the least complicated answer to what is an otherwise complex question. Raw milk is a tightly regulated industry in the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

Can You Die From Drinking Raw Milk?

Written on November 19, 2021. Posted in Raw Milk. No Comments on Can You Die From Drinking Raw Milk?

Drinking raw milk has its benefits. If it didn’t, we wouldn’t have our own Jersey cow here on our homestead. Raw Jersey milk literally saved my life. So, obviously, I am a huge proponent of including it as part of a healthy diet. That doesn’t mean...