Can You Milk A Highland Cow?

I’ve learned a lot about how to milk a Scottish highland cow in the last few weeks. Here’s my ultimate guide to all the things you should know.

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Reasons I love Highland Cows

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What You'll Need

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Can You Milk A Highland Cow?

The Ultimate Guide

I’ve learned a lot about how to milk a Scottish highland cow in the last few weeks. Here’s my ultimate guide to all the things you should know.

I’ve learned a lot about how to milk a Scottish highland cow in the last few weeks. Here’s my ultimate guide to all the things you should know.

Reasons I love Highland Cows

Reasons I love Highland Cows

– hardy breed

– hardy breed

– thrives in harsh conditions

– thrives in harsh conditions

– cold climates are not an issue

– cold climates are not an issue

– can be used as beef cattle or as dairy cows

– can be used as beef cattle or as dairy cows

What You'll Need

What You'll Need

-halter -leather neck strap -feed pail -milking bucket -small jar -few rags/cloth -pen for calf

-halter -leather neck strap -feed pail -milking bucket -small jar -few rags/cloth -pen for calf

Step 1

Step 1

Bring your cow to your designated milking area. The best place for milking will depend on your setup.

Bring your cow to your designated milking area. The best place for milking will depend on your setup.

Step 2

Step 2

Secure your cow by tying her securely to the fence post or safely enclosing her in the milking box.

Secure your cow by tying her securely to the fence post or safely enclosing her in the milking box.

Step 3

Step 3

Gently cleanse her teats by first using the warm water rag to remove any dirt or residue, ensuring thorough cleaning. Follow this by gently patting dry with a clean, dry cloth.

Gently cleanse her teats by first using the warm water rag to remove any dirt or residue, ensuring thorough cleaning. Follow this by gently patting dry with a clean, dry cloth.

Step 4

Step 4

Milk a little bit of milk onto the ground. This will help clean out the milk duct and make sure there are no bacteria present in the milk you keep.

Milk a little bit of milk onto the ground. This will help clean out the milk duct and make sure there are no bacteria present in the milk you keep.

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