Milking the Family Cow

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"The Family Cow Handbook," by author Philip Hasheider takes you through the process of buying, feeding and milking the family cow.
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Milking by hand may take significantly more time than by machine, but many dairy farmers consider it to have a therapeutic effect on the stress of the day. 
Milking by hand may take significantly more time than by machine, but many dairy farmers consider it to have a therapeutic effect on the stress of the day. 

The following is an excerpt from The Family Cow Handbook by Philip Hasheider (Voyageur Press, 2011). Milking the family cow and experiencing the simple joys that come with it are explained in this incredible book. You will learn the do’s and don’ts  of buying a cow, milking, feeding and much more. The excerpt below, from Chapter 7, “Milking: Adjusting Your Cow and Yourself to the Process,” touches on the basics of milking the family cow.

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  • Published on Nov 14, 2012
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