Things I wish I knew before I got a dairy cow...

Our adventure with Maddy...

There is something really special about a dairy cow. You rest your head on their side every single day as you fill your bucket with milk that will feed your family. They trust you and you trust them. It is special. It's also unlike any other animal that I've raised or cared for. I was naive when I first jumped in because I was an experienced livestock owner and I thought I knew cattle. I had no way of understanding how different it could be. I learned some things the hard way and maybe I can save you some heartache by telling your things I wish I knew. ​