Posts tagged: Vermont cows
VERMONT FARMSTEAD FAQ: How does a dairy cow spend its day?
The cows are milked in the morning, and again in the evening. It takes only about five minutes to milk each cow. If season allows, they are free to come in and out of the barn to roam and graze in the pasture in between. However, dairy cows spend 12...
Vermont Farmstead FAQ: What Kind of Cows Do You Milk?
We have a mixed herd, and each breed brings a different value to our herd. Not to mention they all have very different personalities, making it a lot more fun! The herd of 55 consists of 25% Holsteins, 50% Jerseys, and 25% quarter mixed bred including Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorns, and...