Hi, I'm Sheila, just getting back into the list again. I remember when Mom had to feed the calves when Dad went on vacation once. She ended up riding on their backs because they wanted the milk so badly.
Sheila -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shawn Keen Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 10:48 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Milk a Cow Hmmmm, I wonder if they train guide cows? All this hot weather we've been having ya could just stop, sit down on the side of the road and milk your cow! ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Schwery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Milk a Cow > And watch for the tail as the cow swats flies. Also, have clean > hands. I used to milk Holstein's a little when I was young. When > they would shift their weight from foot to foot, I thought the cow > was going to go over the top of me. > > earlier, Ray Boyce, wrote: >>Hi >>A pail, short stool, two hands and a very gentle milk cow are all you need >>to enjoy fresh milk every day. Once you start milking your cow, she will >>have >>to be milked twice a day every day until you let her dry up. >> >>Steps: >>1. >>Milk at the same time daily. >> >>2. >>Sit on the same side of the cow each day. This will help your cow feel >>more >>comfortable - cows like routine. >> >>3. >>Place cow in a stanchion if this makes you feel more at ease. If your cow >>is >>an old hand at being milked, this probably won't be necessary. Ask the >>farmer >>you purchased her from what her routine was with the farmer. >> >>4. >>Place stool at a right angle to the cow and sit with your head resting on >>her flank. >> >>5. >>Wash udder with warm water and clean cloth. >> >>6. >>Place pail under teats. >> >>7. >>Take a teat into the palm of your hand. >> >>8. >>Squeeze teat at top with thumb and forefinger. Continue squeezing each >>finger around teat, forcing milk in a stream until all fingers are around >>teat. >> >>9. >>Release teat. >> >>10. >>Repeat until only a small amount of milk comes out and the udder is soft >>to >>the touch. >> >>Tips: >> >>If you milk your cow regularly and maintain a good feeding program, your >>cow >>can give you milk for up to 10 months. >> >> >>Warnings: >> >>Remember that even the nicest cow can kick, so always be aware of this. If >>you are nervous or too rough with her, this will cause problems. >> >> >>Know your cow by Judd Shearer >>If you start milking by just sitting down and pulling, nothing will >>happen. >>It is safer for you and the cow if you know everything you can about the >>cow >>first. Start by daily grooming. Brushing and scratching her will make her >>feel better around you, and you around her. You do not need to rush, you >>will >>be spending an average of 10 hours a week with your cow from feeding, >>cleaning and milking. Make sure you like cows. If you do not like the >>smell, >>look >>or feel, then maybe you should not be milking. Clean the utter and teats >>with warm soapy water. Again, take your time. Remember, you will be >>drinking >>what >>falls into your bucket, so it is best to make sure nothing but milk falls >>into your bucket! From my experience, it does not matter what side you >>milk >>on. >>I have milked on the right and on the left. Look over your barn and decide >>where the safest place will be to milk. Pick a area where there is a wall >>and >>do the milking on the other side. Your cow will not care. Make sure, >>whatever you do, you do the same thing every day. Cows like having the >>same >>events, >>and they will adjust to what you want. Do not let them make you do >>something >>their way. Here is a good routine to follow: >>Enter the barn. Get the grain ready. Tie the cow where you are going to be >>doing the milking. Brush the cow. Give her the grain and start cleaning >>her >>teats. >>Start milking slowly at first, then pick up speed. When you are done, >>untie >>her and lead her out of the milking area. This simple way will help her >>know >>what to expect and how to react. Even the most difficult cow is able to >>change. Never punish your cow with pain. They remember forever and they >>will >>get >>even. >> >>If you are just starting milking all you need is: >>Stainless steal bucket, plastic bucket for cleaning, bleach, soap, steal >>toed boots, a cooler to get the milk cold, a large pot if you want to >>pasteurize >>your milk and a cow. 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