Month: January 2026

Once you’ve milked the cow and you have a pail of raw milk, the next steps are to filter it, store it, and use it quickly. Raw milk has a shorter shelf life than pasteurized milk, often lasting between 5-10 days. To maximize it’s usable lifespan, filter and chill it immediately after milking. In this…

Milking the cow is the most time consuming of the morning chores, it’s also the most peaceful and requires the most preparation.  In this post:  Preparing for milking  Preparing the cow  How to milk  Hazards Preparing for milking  Before milking can happen, a number of things need to be prepped:  the milking supplies the grain …