In this installment of the Farm Hand's Companion Q & A show, Pa Mac describes how 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 gives flexibility to the milking chore, making it much more doable for the small farmer or homesteader who's considering keeping a milk cow.
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