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Backyard Dairy Cows 101 is the essential beginner's manual for keeping a gentle, productive dairy cow on a homestead or small farm. Written for first-time owners, it breaks down feeding, milking, housing and pasture management into simple, low-cost systems that fit real life. Inside you'll learn how to: Choose beginner-friendly breeds suited to small farms and family milking Set up safe barns, loafing areas, fencing and weather protection Build grazing rotations that improve pasture and reduce feed bills Understand nutrition, minerals, hay quality and lactation needs Create calm, efficient milking routines for hand or machine milking Prevent mastitis and manage udder health with practical hygiene steps Prepare for calving, identify labour stages and support newborn calves Use low-stress handling to keep cows calm and cooperative Manage year-round care, seasonal challenges and simple record-keeping Whether you want fresh milk for your family or a dependable homestead cow for long-term resilience, this guide gives you step-by-step confidence.

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