We have had our Jersey cow, Mable, for a little over 4 years now. We have really been blessed to have such a great milk cow! We usually get anywhere between 1-2 gallons a day. With our growing family, that is just right. She is a nice, calm, easy going cow for the most part.
Just recently the kids have started doing some of the milking. They usually come out with Stephen and I when we milk and "help" but now they can do the entire gallon all by themselves. Stephen and I still go out with them for the whole time to help when they need it (tying Mable up, handling the calf...) but between all of the kids taking turns, they get her milked!
We love our fresh milk every day! For us, not buying store bought milk is wonderful and we are just grazing her, so we don't have to pay for feed. She has been a wonderful asset to our family and we thank the Lord for her!
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