The Milk Cow, Part 2 - The FHC Show, ep 35

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In this latest episode #35 of The Farm Hand's Companion Show, Pa Mac demonstrates how owning and managing a dairy cow for milk production on the small farm or homestead doesn't have to be as complicated as it is on a commercial dairy. The calf can be raised right alongside the lactating dairy cow, and actually makes the milking chore easier with flexibility.
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@zenjamin6262 2 жыл бұрын

This man is such a humble legend 🙌 👏 I look up to him so much he is like superman to me!

@willmegehee 2 жыл бұрын

Such nostalgic memories. When I visited Granny and Papa I would get up early with Papa to watch him milk a cow and help him move the other dozen or so cattle around from pasture to pasture. They milked cows “commercially” until Hurricane Camille damaged their milking operation. That old barn survived Camille and provided me a love of the farm with precious time spent with Papa and his milk cow.

@MsHomesteader 2 жыл бұрын

We've been doing exactly the same thing with our dairy cows over the years. I'm always sad when it's time to wean because as your shared we lose our flexibility. People always ask me if I like milking the cow and goats, my reply is something like this, " yes, because I'm guaranteed at least 35-45 minutes of sit-down time and time to plan out the next day or simply talk to the Lord. Love your vlogs and understand that you're busy. Take care and many blessings from MT.

@farmhandscompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Your comment about "time to plan out the next day or simply talk to the Lord" ... only somebody who's milked would know that. And I appreciate your pointin' it out.

@TheBereangirl 2 жыл бұрын

Lord only knows how many prayers have been said at the side of a milk cow or goat, a thought that makes me so happy.☺️

@GrandmaGingersFarm 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! HalleluYAH!

@HomesteadAppalachia 2 жыл бұрын

This series on the milk cow is one of a kind ini the KZfaq world - thanks.

@splatbabylon 2 жыл бұрын

I only wish we could get more Pa. Love this channel. And I say it every time… best darn content there is.

@ciphercode2298 2 жыл бұрын

I've been reading a great book that my sister bought me,if anyone is interested. Its called; The backyard homestead,from Storey publishing. I'm less than halfway through it,but it's very informational for those of us who are either just starting out or are maybe in the planning stage of of homesteading. Another one she bought me that I havent read yet but looks promising is; The forgotten skills of self sufficiency used by the mormon pioneers. I'm not mormon,but all for learning new old skills. That's a beautiful calf you have there,thanks for all you do and share.👍

@fullypersuaded2952 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE your videos! I’m a homeschool mom of 3. My husband and I bought a small farm in southern Missouri and are learning the ways of old. The Lord had put on our hearts to get out of the city and learn a more peaceful and traditional way of life (quiet and working with our hands as scripture says). It’s been kind of rough at times since we’ve always been city slickers but almost a year in and I’m learning to love it more. We are preparing for our 1st milk cow!!! We have lots of poultry, rabbits, and goats- but now it’s time for the cow and I am SO excited!!!

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watchin' the show, Fully Persuaded. Also, keep up the good work with your videos...but also the homeschooling. My hat is always off to homeschool mamas! May God bless y'all.

@bretdavisdmd 2 жыл бұрын

That was such a great video and beautiful way of showing how man and nature can get along. Nice job!

@LittleCountryCabin 2 жыл бұрын

How did I miss this video?? It’s wonderful! This is very much how we do it with our sweet mama jersey. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to seeing more videos. God bless y’all ❤️

@ArgeeP 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching this very much! I milk my goats the very same way and it is a joy for me to milk for many reasons. As one commented earlier, it's time to sit down and plan the day and/or pray, but in addition to that, I get to enjoy the morning sun coming over the mountains and bringing it's light right into my lap. It's a beautiful time for me. Thank you for posting!

@Newfive 2 жыл бұрын

Oh you never let us down with down home goodness.... keep it up... many that dont respond are watching

@farmhandscompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watchin', Greg

@AndrewRayGorman 2 жыл бұрын

This channel makes me proud to be an American. You are living the life close to as near what a lot of our ancestors lived not too long ago. I'm a long time watcher. Hopefully one day the wife and I can own a few acres in God's country.

@bigreddog502 2 жыл бұрын

One day sir, I too will be back to the basics

@jorgemrivera5973 2 жыл бұрын

My day just SHINE BETTER just what my soul needed, THANK YOU ....

@bpdp379 2 жыл бұрын

I came for the buildin' I stayed for the learnin' Thanks for the education!

@farmhandscompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stayin'!

@spudhut2246 Жыл бұрын

I agree with everyone, I thoroughly enjoy your videos Pa Mac. I have a small farm myself in Garfield and we even have a Jersey Milk cow. Your fridge full of milk is just like mine. 2 milks a day, and a constant 10+ gallons of milk in the fridge. Homemade butter, buttermilk, sour cream and on and on; so good. How we turned from this way of life is beyond me. (I know why but that subject can be left alone). You have never tasted buttermilk biscuits until you made them with fresh cultured buttermilk from your milk the day before...absolutely heavenly! Thank you and I look forward to watching more....Oh, thanks for the Milk Barn video, i needed inspiration to build mine now. Blessings!

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

You're my milch cow hero, Spud Hut!

@youngguns1319 2 жыл бұрын

the best channel on youtube i wish there was more videos i enjoy them and have watched them all over and over while i wait for the new ones lol

@hikerx9366 2 жыл бұрын

A channel you'd need to refer to for all sort of things farm related and being a greenhorn but have the inspiration to drive you forward to be like this fella. 🐄🥛🥛🥛🥛

@DerSchmied86 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Greetings from Germany!

@DieselCreek 2 жыл бұрын

Always a Joy to watch, thanks for postin'!

@breathofhome6315 2 жыл бұрын

People today have lost essential skills and knowledge. Being dependent on a system of convenience is not really a good thing. Even if folks only have the information taught to them to create a respect for where our food comes from, it's worth including it in school curriculum. Maybe it would help curtail the flagrant unconcern/uncaring that is so prevalent now. Thank you for bringing to life knowledge of a compassionate existence.

@farmhandscompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Good thoughts, Breath of Home

@mrstratau6513 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@goosecreeksouth9327 2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos thanks

@jennifercockrell3374 2 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about your channel today and lo and behold you put out a video. I was so excited that it was part 2 to the diary cow. I'm trying to learn all I can before we purchase our first cow. I've also been reading Keeping A Family Cow. Thanks so much for the excellent video.

@farmhandscompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Book learnin' is always good, and my library is sure a full one (includin' the book you mentioned), but sometimes they overwhelm me with numbers and proteins and ailments and all kinds of things that can go wrong. Be encouraged, though; it's basically you and a cow doin' what comes naturally. Thank you for watchin', Jennifer.

@jennifercockrell3374 2 жыл бұрын

@@farmhandscompanion Thank you for that.

@helenjohnson4593 2 жыл бұрын

This is just awesome….thank you

@farmhandscompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watchin', Helen

@karlbogrand1239 2 жыл бұрын

Well as the owner of a new farm I have been reluctant to get a dairy cow and you make it seem not too bad

@KCandFriendsUSA 2 жыл бұрын

You should do a video that introduces all the animals on your farm.

@whatthejewsknow8616 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Blessed is God Almighty the Creator, Giver of Life . . . and specifically the amazing bull and cow that give us so much: meat, milk, cheese, butter, labor, leather, gelatin, fertilizer, . . .

@Join.The.Partee 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Loved this video & can’t wait to see the next one!

@deborahdanhauer8525 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that. We didn’t have milk cows( only beef cows) and I’ve wondered how you worked around the baby🐝❤️🤗

@kevinwilliams8662 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the show

@ThoneJones Жыл бұрын

Great video. It answered a lot of my questions.

@brianphilbrook5262 2 жыл бұрын

Same thing I do with my goats. I used to wean them and get stuck in the routine. Now I share with the goat kids and get to go fishin with my boys.

@ouachitafarmacy 2 жыл бұрын

Once we get the infrastructure, I want to add a dairy cow. I love the bond that is created and it’s just not something we have with the beef cattle. Not to mention all the wonderful products we could make for our lil farm and share with others.

@farmhandscompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Leigh, so good to hear from you. Hope you all are doin' well!

@douglasvantassel8098 2 жыл бұрын

Always great stuff, thank you for making these videos.

@DMHRC 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you still at it!

@olddawgdreaming5715 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel is awesome and so relaxing and interesting to watch. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Fred.

@karenr67 Жыл бұрын

Love your format. Good videos

@donnamcatee5323 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos sir.

@farmhandscompanion 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, Donna

@davemuse419 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video. Will be in your area the week of March 14th. Will definitely be by to enjoy your store and my wife is hoping you have doilies for sale so that she can buy more to add to her collection. Thanks!

@farmhandscompanion 2 жыл бұрын

We usually have a few vintage doilies laying around, plus my daughter hand makes tatted ones that she has in the store. We look forward to meetin' you and your wife, Dave.

@Jared-Brubaker 2 жыл бұрын

My last calf was stillborn and I’ve been milking twice a day, I’m getting tired of milking and being tied down. Good video 👍

@elizabethjohnson475 2 жыл бұрын

You can 'can' your milk, and butter, too.

@wompwomp9 2 жыл бұрын

Love all your videos. Thanks so much for shareing all the good information.

@jakobrebeki 2 жыл бұрын

where have you been? missed your channel....

@farmhandscompanion 2 жыл бұрын

I try not to go ANYwhere, Jakob. I'm usually right'chere.

@jakobrebeki 2 жыл бұрын

@@farmhandscompanion just glad your safe....

@homesteadforhardtimes9131 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your videos thanks

@farmhandscompanion 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear you've enjoyed the show

@bobbynash282 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are some of my favorites. Im always ready for a new FHC. Ive had alot of milk like that. Until recently we had a dairy that l could get milk butter milk an icecream from. Useing un pasteurize milk. That buttermilk an grape icecream was best l ever l ever tasted. But l did some things about a cow which never hurts.

@farmhandscompanion 2 жыл бұрын

hope you're doin' well, Bobby

@davidjohanson8964 Жыл бұрын

I find the same method works with my goats. Let mamas and kids have their bonding for 2 months during which time I'll milk out the teats the kids aren't using.

@TheBereangirl 2 жыл бұрын

The dairy I get my liquid platinum 🥛 from burned down, no more raw milk for me for a while.😭 (Thank the Lord, no one was hurt.)

@gabrielbaez8034 2 жыл бұрын

The chain and brackets on the hind legs?

@farmhandscompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Keeps her from accidentally knocking my bucket when she's fidgety or stompin' at flies.

@tammywheeldon7767 2 жыл бұрын

What do you use to clean the udder and teats before milking?

@farmhandscompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Usually just clean water, Tammy. (Warm water if it's winter.)

@tammywheeldon7767 2 жыл бұрын

@@farmhandscompanion thank you!😊

@quailjailss Жыл бұрын

Is your cow a midsize jersey? She looks small! Like the perfect size. Or are you just tall? I know jerseys can definitely be on the smaller side anyways.

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

I don't really have many other cows to compare her to, so I don't know. I'm 6' tall, though, if that helps. Thanks for watchin'!

@quailjailss Жыл бұрын

@@farmhandscompanion I watch and rewatch! Love all the cow videos. Did you keep a heifer from her to train as your second milk cow yet? Would love to see her debut

@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын

Actually, yes. As of a couple of weeks ago I'm now milking two of her heifers (now cows) along with her, their mama. I'd tell you more...but I gotta go milk 'em.

@quailjailss Жыл бұрын

@@farmhandscompanion hope to see them!!! How fun