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News & Updates from HJO Director, MaryJane Butters
	Buy the BOOKS! My most recent books, Milk Cow Kitchen and Moo-n Over Main Street Metropolis, are now available. Order your autographed copies today!	3	56	Jul 17 2020 3:31:53 PM by: Boots&Flipflops
	News of Cowcern Here’s where I share relevant news that pertains to anything dairy.	319	1224	Nov 27 2021 5:44:13 PM by: maryjane
	Milk Cow Kitchen Book Updates and Revisions Please take a minute to read!	20	250	Aug 16 2023 08:46:35 AM by: maryjane
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Marketplace
	Cows FOR SALE (or barter or swap) Remember, this is a public chatroom. You can click on a member’s name to e-mail them through their profile and keep your contact information private.	59	671	Oct 17 2023 09:19:41 AM by: maryjane
	Bulls and Semen FOR SALE (or barter or swap) Remember, this is a public chatroom. You can click on a member’s name to e-mail them through their profile and keep your contact information private.	38	386	Jun 23 2020 12:12:24 PM by: Boots&Flipflops
	Steers FOR SALE (or barter or swap) Remember, this is a public chatroom. You can click on a member’s name to e-mail them through their profile and keep your contact information private.	1	16	Feb 18 2016 7:41:56 PM by: CloversMum
	Dairy and Farm Equipment FOR SALE (or barter ...) Remember, this is a public chatroom. You can click on a member’s name to e-mail them through their profile and keep your contact information private.	13	290	Apr 20 2019 8:15:15 PM by: maryjane
	Hay (and supplements) FOR SALE	2	58	Jan 29 2018 10:17:14 AM by: hugho
	Services: Hire In/Hire Out Looking for a helping hand? Or maybe you’re the helping hand? Everything from AI (artificial insemination technicians) to fencing crews to long-distance animal transport, this is the place to get hooked up!	5	72	Feb 15 2016 7:44:01 PM by: CloversMum
"You Bought WHAT?!"
	She’s all mine! Yikes, now what? Share your flair for all things cow—lend an ear, sound off, wax eloquent, moo if you want to. You have our permission to have a cow about it, okay? For those who are still dreaming about a cow of their own, tell us how you found yours.	84	1349	Jan 13 2021 10:17:04 AM by: SLynn
	Cut the Cow-Speak “What does polled mean?” How about phrases like “She threw a white-faced calf?” Or “Does a cow have to get pregnant in order to give milk?” “What’s a heifer?” “What’s the difference between hay and straw?” “What’s a steer?” Ask it HERE! Freshen, strip, dip. There ain’t no such thing as a stupid question.	8	107	Apr 12 2017 7:46:08 PM by: maryjane
	Housing From stanchions to milking parlors to feed bunks to fences, what’s necessary and what’s pie in the sky?	24	474	Sep 03 2018 10:03:23 AM by: maryjane
	Pasture Perfect Pasture management has its ups and downs. Share your successes (and your failures—don’t be shy now). The grass is often greener when a neighbor lends a hand.	15	171	May 04 2019 06:30:01 AM by: maryjane
	Pasture-fed vs. Grain-fed What’s your take on the grass-fed movement? Doable? Desirable?	7	147	Dec 22 2017 10:02:49 AM by: NellieBelle
	Mineral Supplements How important are they? Very. And to make things more difficult, mineral requirements vary from locale to locale. What’s lacking in your area? How do you supply the right mix of minerals?	11	97	Mar 06 2019 08:19:16 AM by: maryjane
	Breeding How does one choose between artificial insemination (AI) and a live bull? How often does a cow need to get pregnant in order to keep a supply of milk? Can I force her to go into heat with an injection? At what age is a bull old enough to be a bull?	25	411	Aug 18 2021 1:18:51 PM by: maryjane
	Inbreeding Not everyone thinks inbreeding is a bad thing. Notable universities promote it as “line breeding” for purposes of breed integrity and selection. What’s your take on it?	3	29	Oct 22 2015 7:30:56 PM by: maryjane
	Birth and Delivery At what age can my cow get pregnant for the first time? How long is a cow pregnancy? When a cow delivers, am I supposed to assist? What do I do if my cow’s delivery goes south on me?	54	721	Oct 08 2021 07:10:32 AM by: NellieBelle
	Calf Health From bottle feeding to nursing to vaccines and disinfecting the umbilical cord, what's necessary and what can be expected when bovine bouncing baby arrives?	18	165	Jun 23 2020 12:29:54 PM by: Boots&Flipflops
	Pest Control We hate meeses to pieces, but they’re a fact of life. Share your rodent and fly control protocol.	5	45	Jul 18 2017 1:37:39 PM by: NellieBelle
It's All About the Milk
	Milking All about milking ... hand vs. machine, let-down, machine preferences, pasteurizers, etc. Details, details!	30	599	Mar 03 2021 09:13:29 AM by: Sarah
	Sanitation Share your tips for keeping things clean. Remember, none of us were born in a barn.	8	62	Feb 08 2019 1:23:45 PM by: maryjane
	Raw vs. Pasteurized What’s your take on all of it and why?	8	52	Dec 19 2016 06:06:30 AM by: maryjane
	A1 vs. A2—all the RAGE! The A1 vs. A2 controversy rages on. What’s your two cents worth? Hold on!!! Just what is A1 vs. A2 milk? Well, we thought you’d never ask.	3	32	Jul 13 2016 5:38:33 PM by: txbikergirl
	Bottle-fed vs. Teat-fed Do you leave a calf on your cow when you’re milking her or do you strictly bottle feed until it’s old enough to survive on hay? How old is old enough?	3	16	May 05 2017 09:41:14 AM by: Sydney2015
Happy and Healthy
	Emergency! Vet Care “Can I do it myself or should I call the vet?”	27	334	Mar 15 2020 1:44:20 PM by: NellieBelle
	Transporting Cattle	9	89	Feb 10 2018 08:23:17 AM by: maryjane
	Herbal Remedies Sometimes the cure for what ails us and our critters can be found in Mother Nature’s apothecary. (Keep in mind that this chatroom is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified health care or vet care professional.)	10	143	Jan 08 2018 5:15:20 PM by: GinghamGirl
	Oh no, Mastitis!!!! ... and things like ketosis, milk fever, contagious milk bacteria, and grass tetany. What are they and how do we avoid them?	11	129	Oct 22 2019 6:51:56 PM by: NellieBelle
	Genetic Testing DNA testing for things like A2 milk, horns, and parentage is now fairly cheap and extremely helpful. Are you on board?	2	16	Nov 22 2015 4:30:38 PM by: Milkmaid Lorinda
	Vaccinations, Johnes, BVD-PI, TB, etc. “What do they mean anyway and what and when do my cattle need them?”	11	86	Jun 27 2018 05:46:52 AM by: maryjane
	Parasites Curse them all you want, but they’re a reality. What’s your plan for parasite control? You’ll need one.	2	17	Apr 17 2016 3:17:30 PM by: Sydney2015
	Dehorning What, when, and how?	8	97	Jan 13 2018 4:54:04 PM by: GinghamGirl
	Hoof Trimming “How often do I need to trim hooves?” “What will happen if I don’t?” “Can I do it myself?”	9	95	May 15 2019 11:45:52 AM by: maryjane
Milk Cow Kitchen
	Recipes “When I’m in my kitchen, I use milk to make ...” From cheeses to butter to gravy to milkshakes, fill in the blanks.	97	1027	Dec 01 2017 3:04:01 PM by: NellieBelle
	Entremanureship Taking the leap to sell your dairy products can be daunting. We’re here for you! From packaging tips to regulatory requirements, you have serious homework to do, and we’d like to hear all about it!	6	137	May 13 2016 4:47:15 PM by: CloversMum
	Meat and Butchering Regardless of my feelings, it’s headed for the freezer—the pros and cons of raising and butchering your own meat.	4	26	Nov 03 2014 3:11:07 PM by: Jersey James
	Milk Maid Fashion What do you WEAR to greet your cow every day? Winter can be serious business. From boots to bonnets to gloves to socks, what are your favorites and why?	8	120	May 18 2016 4:35:32 PM by: txbikergirl
	Milk Cow Decor And last but not least, do you, um, decorate your home and office in all things cow? Cow decor is now officially trendy. Show ’n tell it here!	40	478	Feb 18 2018 06:22:55 AM by: txbikergirl
Cow Community and Chit Chat
	Chit Chat and Daily Weather Report We’ve got it all—from mild and balmy to wild, wacky, and wicked. What’s going on in your world today?	1488	24339	May 12 2024 10:39:22 AM by: NellieBelle
	Cow Share Programs Do they work? What are the legalities of neighbors jointly owning a cow?	1	2	Sep 22 2014 1:43:40 PM by: Ron
	Zoning Codes Changing zoning codes to allow for backyard cows can be difficult to understand, but people are doing it everywhere. Let’s build support! What are the steps you went through?	1	10	Oct 27 2014 7:48:02 PM by: Ron
	Barnyard Buddies We mustn’t neglect the critters that serve as “cow”panions to our bovine friends. From honeybees to hens and pigs to peacocks, we’re hopeless animal lovers. Who are the critters in your life?	75	975	Jul 21 2018 9:36:21 PM by: chives
	Parenting and Chores How do we keep our kids from being swept up in the hype of the world? The power of animal chores just might be what saves us.	6	77	May 24 2019 09:01:27 AM by: maryjane
	Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up When our animals are ailing, we are too. Hugs, kisses, prayers, and support. Give ’em and get ’em here!	7	149	Jan 02 2016 06:00:35 AM by: chives
	Resources Books, websites, and how-to animal care video links, equipment recommendations, etc.	8	58	Nov 16 2020 4:03:55 PM by: maryjane
We're Here for You
	Posting Photos and Videos It’s easy-peasy. Find out how in the FAQ.	3	47	Nov 15 2020 3:09:11 PM by: maryjane
	Technical Support Post here if you have problems or questions related to the use of this chatroom.	6	32	Mar 03 2021 08:33:10 AM by: maryjane
	Practice Area This is the place that gives you a chance to become more familiar with how to use certain features so you can keep testing them in one place until you get it right. Hang in there. You’ll get it!	5	37	Dec 21 2017 08:18:48 AM by: maryjane
	Suggestions Post ideas for improving our chatroom, new categories, and any other suggestions you may have.	2	17	Mar 10 2015 7:20:09 PM by: Sydney2015
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