Hello!
I am compiling info about setting up a very small dairy herd. I spent summers on my grandparents dairy farm in Wisconsin, but I am not looking to have their 500 head operation, just 2 or 3 to get started, to fufill our own needs.
So, I was looking at portable equipment for milking. I am looking at either Holstein or Guerneys.
I need to know:
1) What is the best brand for milking equipment for my size place (why) I plan to milk one at a time.... (I have milked by hand, and that would not be my first choice)
2) What equipment would work best, and be the easiest for my kids (9 and 6 )to help with too?
I will have more questions, but I thought this would be the best way for me to start compiling practicality and info!!
Christina
I am compiling info about setting up a very small dairy herd. I spent summers on my grandparents dairy farm in Wisconsin, but I am not looking to have their 500 head operation, just 2 or 3 to get started, to fufill our own needs.
So, I was looking at portable equipment for milking. I am looking at either Holstein or Guerneys.
I need to know:
1) What is the best brand for milking equipment for my size place (why) I plan to milk one at a time.... (I have milked by hand, and that would not be my first choice)
2) What equipment would work best, and be the easiest for my kids (9 and 6 )to help with too?
I will have more questions, but I thought this would be the best way for me to start compiling practicality and info!!
Christina