If it doesn't work out with Bella try with a young heifer. From weaning time put her in a stall by herself every day where you can baby her and give her treats. Get her to let you touch her all over. Lots of good scratches. When she's ready to breed and calve she will not have such a problem with you touching her in sensitive places. It takes an investment of time but you would end up with a nice milk cow.
@bonnytewey6620
5 жыл бұрын
Bob Walker so true.
@ciaobella8963
5 жыл бұрын
It's amazing to me how self aware the cows are with their horns, and how they can maneuver them so quickly and well.
@simeonandalex
5 жыл бұрын
I know. They are so carful not to touch me with them...
@DeniseHedberg66
5 жыл бұрын
Here in Oklahoma is a wildlife refuge. Wild bison and Longhorns. Every day a bit before sunset, they all start moving twards water. Maybe you could make a place they go to at a certain time of day and bring a stool and bucket. Milk cows head to the barn when they need milked and bellow if you are late!! LOL
@FirstLast-so9bi
5 жыл бұрын
Start conditioning Bella with a bell when you feed her bread. Soon she will come running when she hears the bell. Other cows will ignore bell.
@littlewhitedory1
5 жыл бұрын
That's a brilliant idea! Pavlov would be proud!
@lindapolle1665
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, this uses the "conditioned response " principle of Dr. Pavlov.
@shaiken2021
5 жыл бұрын
bell, whistle, most any sound she can hear in the pasture
@simeonandalex
5 жыл бұрын
I call her name and she comes running as soon as she hears it.
@flowerchild777
5 жыл бұрын
What a great son👍Good helper. I pray it works well for you and your family. Bella is beautiful 😍
@MetzgerMusic
5 жыл бұрын
Love your music choices! Very peaceful and comforting.
@michaelcantwell4391
5 жыл бұрын
Good luck Simeon. Thanks for taking us along 😊
@Cheshyre.
5 жыл бұрын
You may have to pavlov them. When you feed Bella bread, ring a small bell each time. That way, when she'll come to that, you can get a large bell to hang in the back yard and start working with that.
@FirstLast-so9bi
5 жыл бұрын
OMG your beat me with the bell idea! You mad typist. :)
@lindapolle1665
5 жыл бұрын
Smells also work.
@slycat1939
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing how your cows are so attentive to you. Love seeing your little helper. I hope all works out for you. What your doing seems to be working. A lots of patience and in time the outcome will surely come forth. God bless you and your family always.
@bonniee5106
5 жыл бұрын
They are such beautiful cows hopefully you will be able to milk Bella I love your videos
@wendywobbles1
5 жыл бұрын
Nice to see all you farmers teaching the farm skills to your children, LOVE Bella and the rest of the herd, beautiful breed, looking forward to seeing how it goes
@myfriendoretheshepherd6618
5 жыл бұрын
Portable milking stanchion! “Train a child or calf in the way she should go and even when she is old she will not depart from it.” I recommend that you continue with Bella and begin working with your younger calf’s so that you teach them all the routine. Walk the younger ones through the Stanchion and give them some bread just like Bella. She won’t worry bc she knows the smell of olde bread and will not warn the family to protest. Each day walk them all through your routine of trying, simulating milking and the reward of olde bread and possibly alpha or whatever you give. Once they learn the reward system they won’t be afraid. Patients lots of patients!
@annettewhitbeck6072
5 жыл бұрын
We used to milk some of our Hereford cows. They did pretty good. I have the same hammer. I love it. Look what Justin did with Crazy Eyes.
@dxgolsen
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for trying this. I’ve always read that they were originally a dual purpose breed in farms long ago. I know they don’t produce a ton of milk or for as long as a Holstein would, but that actually seems more manageable for a family farm. I’ll be anxious to see your future posts.
@StillSwirling
5 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful helper you had with you ☺
@amelienabet1861
5 жыл бұрын
I'm excited to follow that journey, hope it'll turn out as you wish! Also I love that, since this breed is an older one, it is both a great meat breed and a great dairy breed!
@physicschicken
5 жыл бұрын
Highland milk is delicious, we have been milking our highland for the past year and it has gone really well.
@mahaliathompson3639
Жыл бұрын
Have you ever made butter with it? I’m training my highland now and I have heard the milk is homogeneous and possibly hard to make butter with
@beatrice6123
Жыл бұрын
@@mahaliathompson3639 He has said in his other video "Milky Whey the mobile milker" that he makes butter, you can see the milk has separated and he can remove the fat/cream, so I don't think it is a struggle to make butter
@HighlandSteam
5 жыл бұрын
Always done here in the North of Scotland until the late 1890s.
@angelaanthony6295
5 жыл бұрын
We've milked one of our Highland cows before. It is so rich and creamy! You will not be disappointed in taste!!
@simeonandalex
5 жыл бұрын
Sounds awesome.
@mahaliathompson3639
Жыл бұрын
Did you try making butter with it? I’m training my highland now:)
@jackieoman6695
5 жыл бұрын
I miss these video's when you don't post ! Thanks for sharing !
@lostnation5348
5 жыл бұрын
I will be interested in watching the whole process. Thank you for sharing.
@JoshuaSmithHomesteader
5 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of going out in the evening and walking bella and her calf back to the barn. She wouldn't take long to learn that walk. Also a mobile milker from an old livestock trailer would work well. Cheers!
@TheKoolbraider
5 жыл бұрын
My husband had an Estwing hammer from his father. It still is a great hammer after more years that I can count. Good luck with the cow!
@dxgolsen
5 жыл бұрын
My dad got me one when I bought my first house, as did his dad for him. It’s treasured.
@MJ-pc3ry
5 жыл бұрын
I wish you the best of luck! Time and patience, but you can do it. ❤🇨🇦
@lindapolle1665
5 жыл бұрын
So you want to train a cow to milking. All you have to do is become "her other calf". Talk to her, sing to her, smell like her own. An Old English rhyme said for milking: "Cushy Cow, Bonney Cow, Let down thy milk, And I will give thee a gown of silk, A gown of silk, and a silver tea [ set], If thou will let down they milk to me." Yes, a movable "milking stand" or "milk shaw" [Milkhatten ?] with a roof [perhaps drop down flaps in case of rain] would be handy. In time the cows might identify it as part of the herd. Lol
@akaishia
5 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful and cheeky cows 😉 Good luck with all of your plans!
@christinehulmes
5 жыл бұрын
There is a television programme on the BBC1 channel every Sunday evening called Countryfile here in the UK. On this programme is a farmer/co-presenter called Adam Hansen. He is very knowledgeable about Highland cattle as he helps to preserve endangered cattle, sheep, pigs and horse breeds. He has the knowledge thst you seek about your possability about using one of Highland cattle as a milker. I watch this programme every week as i can lesrn a lot from Adam Hansen and the other presenters.
@roamingelk7271
5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a fantastic plan. Can't wait to see how it goes.
@jchny00
5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a portable "milk barn" is your best choice. You would have to train the calf to come to you also.
@pattyajuria2792
5 жыл бұрын
Love the Highlander cattle. Thoroughly enjoy watching you at work on the homestead! Relaxing & informative. Your family is truly blessed!
@tinamariegregory3130
5 жыл бұрын
This will be interesting to see progress. Prayers for you all and your In-laws Brother.
@MichaelEllis1
5 жыл бұрын
OMG! ! ! ! I know Estwing Hammers too! They were my customer in my business and I knew Norm Estwing. They make the best hammers EVER! Soo cool that you have one and love it too!
@littlewhitedory1
5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting Simeon, Bella is not as big as I thought, but her horns are! That would intimidate me! Good luck, it looks like you've made progress already, keep it up. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
@saemushailstorm3135
5 жыл бұрын
new year , new season , new project (s) to try ~ ha! whither or not you decide to go onto milking , becoming more familiar to animals , domesticating , is good idea that none can argue with , yes ? carry on !
@cindyskillman544
5 жыл бұрын
I want to milk our Highlands, too. I’m so eager to see how it works for you. Mine are three heifers, all pretty tame, possibly pregnant, but the previous owner didn’t know (a bull jumped the fence to their paddock). They love alfalfa treats (won’t touch bread) and being brushed. I use a mane comb and a scraper/curry comb... one of the round ones. When I brush them, I massage their udders so they get used to being touched that way. They’re not excited about it. They sort of draw their tummies up, but they tolerate it. One of them was a bum calf and very tame. The others are a bit more standoffish, but they’re always standing in line to be brushed. It’s amazing how they love it. What to you do for shade when you rotate your paddocks? That’s my main concern. As for milking, I want to milk in the morning then put them with their calves for evening.
@simeonandalex
5 жыл бұрын
95% of our pastures have trees that shade and most of the time it doesn't get very warm here.
@maryshoemaker1437
5 жыл бұрын
Great idea... I’m sure a lot of milk is used daily... maybe a good idea... the bell is a good suggestion.. have a blessed spring!!
@Vermino
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for answering my question in a video
@sagwafare
5 жыл бұрын
Aww...I think you could’ve pet all three of those girls. They’re really so cool. I think I’d be feeding all of them bread:)
@terrydodson430
5 жыл бұрын
What beautiful cattle
@FarmhouseTeas
5 жыл бұрын
What a great idea but certianly sounds challenging!
@sailiealquadacil1284
5 жыл бұрын
10%? Sounds delicious. Also, I'm glad you don't seem to be planning on separating the calf from the cow completely, which is what most dairy farmers do, and it's just heartbreaking to think about. I've seen calves in solitary confinement, and they tried to suckle on my hand.
@lindapolle1665
5 жыл бұрын
One time I went to visit an old German couple living in South Dakota, USA. They served me coffee with cream so rich circles of butter fat floated to the top of the coffee, a memorable cup of coffee!
@HansQuistorff
5 жыл бұрын
Justin Rhodes has worked out a lane system to get his cows from the far field to the stalls. Cows are very adaptable to a routine So as you start your paddock rotation up this year maybe bring them to the corral while you reset the paddock each evening. When Bella's calf is old enough to be separated over night see if she will come in by herself to find her calf.
@falfas55bgas
5 жыл бұрын
Your hair and beard kind of match the scottish highland cows. Maybe they'll see you as one of them?
@simeonandalex
5 жыл бұрын
I know right... I got a haircut though...
@shirleywolford3650
5 жыл бұрын
You made amazing progress 😊
@gerrymarmee3054
5 жыл бұрын
Good luck! Vicki from Chandler.
@simeonandalex
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Vicki. Thanks!
@markmorris3579
5 жыл бұрын
I've been using the Estwing hammers for years.I really like the way they're balanced,that makes them more comfortable for me use.
@annfetters1849
5 жыл бұрын
GOOD LUCK! THIS WILL BE A WONDERFUL ADVENTURE FOR YOU AND MAYBE YOUR SON CAN WATCH FROM A DISTANCE. LEARNED TRAITS FOR CHILDREN ARE LEARNED BEST WHEN THEIR FATHER IS LEARNING AS WELL. RESPECT OF THE ANIMAL IS SURELY AN IMPORTANT ASSET FOR BEING SUCCESSFUL. BEST WISHES FOR FAMILY SUCCESS AS EVERYONE SHARES IN THE OUTCOME!
@HomesteadWyoming
5 жыл бұрын
This is great! And, exactly why I'm trying to get a highland herd going...dual purpose cattle. I think you're on the right path. We used bells, like many others are suggesting, in the comments. Can't wait to see how this turns out. Best wishes, Simeon!
@fionajane56
5 жыл бұрын
In France Saler cattle are pasture milked. If you look them up it might give you some ideas. I bet the milk would be very much worth the effort.
@clutch64bf
5 жыл бұрын
Try ringing a bell as you're feeding her treats. Getting her used to the idea the bell means treats. Pretty soon when you ring the bell she'll come running.
@fayekeller7411
5 жыл бұрын
What a fabulous adventure to share with everyone worldwide viewers so others can learn from your patience and understanding! Thank you, Faye & Fuzz Keller, Keller Angus Cattle Ranch Emmett, Idaho
@markthefarmer
5 жыл бұрын
Hope your plans work out.. I like highland cows and angus caws as well they are so special
@lyndacompton1846
5 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing how this works out with the milk cow interesting would love to see how much milk she produces
@robtdougherty
5 жыл бұрын
i think a milking station that you could pull with the 4 wheeler would probably be your best option.
@hillockfarm8404
5 жыл бұрын
If i recall Swedish law states access to shelter is manditory, put the water there and they will come to the barn at least twice a day. Give them some feed at regular times and you can syncronize those rithms to work with yours. Also makes it easy to lock them up if needed for fence maintenance, vet check, etc.
@simeonandalex
5 жыл бұрын
The law doesn't require shelter during pastured time.
@csboy1123
5 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to to hearing what it tastes like when the time comes!
@joriwilkinson
2 жыл бұрын
Our first highland heifers name is Bella too ☺️ beautiful girl
@matthewjohnson3910
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video
@kiddobee3610
5 жыл бұрын
The little one is such a good helper!
@judyslen1001
5 жыл бұрын
Good to see you again...it's been a while (for me)
@5485Ron
5 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your channel. Thank you.
@jillipepper5353
5 жыл бұрын
Maybe if you ring a bell and make a set time of day to give her treats, eventually she will want to come to you when you ring the bell. Good luck. Check out a song by Corb Lund , a Canadian performer, Hair in my eyes like a Highland Steer. 🇨🇦
@pippaseaspirit4415
5 жыл бұрын
Highlands were always dual-purpose in their native Scottish highlands. The milk is excellent for butter and cheese-making.
@NS-pf2zc
5 жыл бұрын
A portable milk station would be cool, but maybe cumbersome and not very sturdy if she wiggles or fights a lot in training. When training my cow, I started when she was pregnant with some alfalfa mixed with molasses. I would bucket lead her to a pen with the stanchion (just a simple head catch with sides built to sturdy posts in ground). I ended up building a platform floor too, so I didnt wrestle mud. I'd feed her alfalfa pellets and hay, and brush and talk and pretend to milk, clanging the bucket a little, etc. When she gave birth, she was totally fine with milking. I don't separate the calf yet. But recently I've been training to calf to lead and come to molasses alfalfa bucket. They are all in a sacrifice paddock right now, but since we have a routine I'll eventually just lead them from their rotational paddock each evening, leave the calf there overnight, and lead her back to the herd. She'll easily come in the morning to see her baby and then I'll hopefully put them out again after milking. Not sure if any of this is helpful, but I just try to establish routines ahead of time so that each transition is easier.
@beckykeith756
5 жыл бұрын
I noticed that you have a small animal trailer that you loaded your bull on to for market. If that is your trailer and not borrowed than I have an idea for setting it up as your portable milking station. You can easily move it from field to field with your tractor. You would be able to load Bella in for milking and then put her calf in at night to separate. I am sure it has a storage area that you can keep milking supplies in. Just an idea. Also an option is to use the trailer to transport momma and calf back to a barn area. Once they are used to loading into the trailer it would be very easy.
@melissaklingerman3018
5 жыл бұрын
I just put a deposit on two dexter crosses but had been seriously considering a highland. I'm excited to see how this pans out for you (or not). Good luck!
@ericruehr5712
5 жыл бұрын
For what it’s worth, I’ve trained many cows to be hand milked. Usually in a month or so I can just walk up to them in the pasture, sit down on a bucket, and milk them. I do 99% of the milking right out in the field, but it is tough to get clean milk from a dripping cow! ...and it doesn’t take much rain to make them drip! I’d suggest putting a collar or neck chain on her. Then tie her up fairly short - I drive the tractor out to where the cows are and tie them to it. Let her stand there for an hour or so. She’ll figure it out. When she freshens you can tie her and start milking. Don’t feed her or give her treats if you’re trying to milk her - it’s horribly distracting and a real pain to try to milk a cow that’s chasing feed around a bucket. If she needs to eat, feed her before you milk her and let her finish. She needs to learn to be milked - period - no fiddling around. When you do start to milk - use an old plastic pail to start - they can take some real abuse at the beginning! Once she understands whats happening, you can get on with it. Be patient, but persistent - don’t let her ‘win’. I take a 5 gallon plastic pail with a gallon or two of hot water and some newspaper to wash the cow(s) and the milk pail. It’s a little hairy at first, but I’ve never had one that didn’t get the hang of it. Those 15 minutes will be the best part of your day!
@gardenlady1293
5 жыл бұрын
Your cows are so beautiful!
@festorfamine
5 жыл бұрын
Don't know about your breed, we start training our milk cows when they were young to associate the ringing a triangle dinner bell with them getting their treats (alfalfa pellets and apple slices) follow with getting milk. So when we ring the dinner bell they comes a running. To separate the calves, we ring the bell in the evening, they come with their calves for the treats, at which point we separate the calves. The problem for you is that you move them everyday and they're fence in, which would require a lane back to where you want to keep the calves and to milk them. We just have 4 paddocks next to barn and we rotate the milkers among those paddocks.
@PlasticContainerCity
5 жыл бұрын
I was holding my breath when you were feeding her. That was awe inspiring beautiful and terrifying at the same time
@kayfrick7129
5 жыл бұрын
First I should say that I have never had cows, but LOVE watching all you homesteaders who have them. Highland Cows have been my favorite since I got to pet a small one back in 1987. I would think a mobile hoop milk barn could be built for under $200 U.S. with a couple cattle panels, sheet metal, a bit of lumber, etc.. and 4 wheels. I don't know if putting the calf in it in the evening would work or not. I know I would be so worried about it that I would probably sleep in the mobile barn with it for a couple nights. I hope you find a way to make it work, because I want to enjoy the learning curve with you. :)
@mato1943
5 жыл бұрын
You should watch Tom Pemberton they raise Highlands as well
@ingelab6037
5 жыл бұрын
We milk our higland cow. She accepts it and the calf is with her on the side. We also brush her that she likes very much. To separate the other cows away when milking we use a temporary fence of a single rope. The milk is very sweet and fat. We get about 3,7 Liters a day, milking morning and afternoon.
@enriquemares9317
5 жыл бұрын
When I grew up I had to give far away an d bring all the milking cows separate the calves and keep them in a corral overnight and take them back to rhe rooms pasture in the morning after milking them I hope this helps in any way, God bless
@mikealmere70
5 жыл бұрын
I've never seen a Highlander being milked, Hope you'll succeed!!
@joanneganon7157
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Simion, I was curious about that. I don't know much about it but Justin Rodes would be able to help he is working with lanes as you know by your visit. It takes time but he has achieved a lot simce were there. Good luck Jo Jo in VT
@olnamgrunt9857
5 жыл бұрын
I grew up milking cows sometimes it's hard to start with the milking process don't get kicked across the barn lol
@simeonandalex
5 жыл бұрын
I have worked on big dairy farms and. We have just never had a family milk cow.
@amber726
5 жыл бұрын
Yesss! This will be so great to watch as it progresses. It's a dream of mine to have Highlands as dairy and meat cows, so I'll be watching with great interest! Thank you for sharing your journey with us - great work! I love your channel.
@kgs2127
5 жыл бұрын
Oooh can't wait to see this unfold!
@Daniel-nf8pp
5 жыл бұрын
The 🎹 piano music nice.
@flyfishing1776
5 жыл бұрын
Old farmers put "kickers" on cow..you put the metal device OVERthe top of back of cow.Slide down on to hind quarters Stops them from KICKING. PUT head in halter tie up .GET her used to you currying(rubbing/combing) her body..Then eas onto rubbing her utter.ALL THE WHILE KEEPING SWEET FEED in her bucket.Talk gently be firm. In time she will even run to you when she hears the feed bucket rattle. Ours did..we fed her cut up apples sweet hard candy on occation to keep her interest.
@shanahtovah3247
5 жыл бұрын
What? Milking a highlander??? Simeon, how innovative and Courageous...
@shawn9968
5 жыл бұрын
Every time you give her a treat, whistle. Soon she will come to you no matter where she is in the field when you whistle. The biggest obstacle, I think, will be getting her to stand still while being milked. Also, make a pet out of her new calf this year - if it enjoys being around you that will destress Bella even more.
@natehb
5 жыл бұрын
My first thought was start in the barn, but I think where she is comfortable will be better. Watch where the calf feeds, and slowly try to join the process. You may not get anything to start, but in time you may.
@EiKishiwada
4 жыл бұрын
Did you start milking Bella!? Excited to hear an update.
@conniegage9335
5 жыл бұрын
I would use a livestock trailer as a mobile station, fully enclosed, and you can park it close by.
@debdottir
5 жыл бұрын
Only give your milk cow her treats in the barn/stable so she knows that's a good place to go. Then call her to that place at the same time every day and she will come. Keep her calf in the barn. After you milk her, morning and evening, let the calf out of its pen and into her to finish emptying her udder. Feed the calf milk replacer. If the calf is a heifer, she will make a good replacement milk cow because she will be very tame.
@ubetchya78
5 жыл бұрын
You can milk any breed of cattle, beef or dairy bred. The only difference is how much they will produce a day, how much butterfat is in the milk and how milkable the teats may be... I'm sure a Highland cow should produce enough milk for your own family's needs. When I had beef steers I'd break them to halter and handle them frequently. It just makes things easier in the long run, right up to harvest day. If you can't get Bella to cooperate I'd suggest halter training a suitable heifer calf now, so down the road she'll be easy to handle. With those horns I do not know how or what type of stanchion you'd be able to get Bella into. Our milk cows I've handled were tame enough to tie to the stall wall while being milked, so maybe someone with more experience with untamed cows can give you good hints. If you gave her a tad bit of tasty feed (alfalfa hay, hay pellets, grain?) while being handled maybe she'd easily come to the stable on schedule?
@turids.mjatveit9203
5 жыл бұрын
Dette blir spennende å få følge med på. Håper dere får det til. Jeg for min del ville trent 2 kuer til å følge etter deg og komme til deg med brød. Da har du gjerne mulighet til å få 2 som kan melkes. Lykje til 👍👍
@donaldmiller8629
5 жыл бұрын
Hello Simeon , So nice to see you again. A handsome son you have . He looks like he comes from good stock . When I look at your farm , it looks just like mine. Larger of course. I'm referring to the weather. Your spring appears to be at the same stage as my spring. As for milking one of your Highland cows . YES ! As you know , I have been advocating for that for some time. I have observed your cows in the field and I see that they have large teats. Should be no problem being able to milk one of the girls . Once the cow and you both learn how of course . lol If you milk by hand , you will develop some very strong hands. I don't know what your milk regulations are like . Here in the U.S. the milk regulations are stated as being needed to protect the public. In actual fact , the regulations are set up to prevent direct competition from the small high quality dairy farmer against the large commercial dairies. The idea is to prevent the small farmer from selling whole milk directly to the public. As you may know , commercial milk is nearly skim milk. It was discovered during the 1950's that with homogenized milk , no one could tell how much ( or how little ) cream was in the milk . Other than by taste. The end result are regulations that practically force the small dairy farmer to sell their milk wholesale to a milk processor.
@nancyfahey7518
5 жыл бұрын
I went to a specialty store this morning and saw a photo of your kind of cow stretched on canvas with no frame. $32 us dollars. It took a lot of restraint not to buy it. Just for your information, your cows and landscape would have made it impossible not to buy. Get the hint?
@littlewhitedory1
5 жыл бұрын
Maybe a poster as a fund raiser for Simeon!
@Freezaa1337
5 жыл бұрын
Where did you get that cow hoodie? Thanks. And good luck with getting Bella to be a dairy highland.
@simeonandalex
5 жыл бұрын
We used to sell them but this one had wrong colors so I use it for work.
@ellenjackson3798
5 жыл бұрын
This may work for you, it has been a successful technique for me (my sister & I are homesteaders, but waaaay too old to chase anything) for several years. Anyway, my cows know that every morning by 9am and every night by 5 pm they treats if they are at the barn gate. My milkers are always at the gate LOL, they love their treats and they know if they go in the stanchion they will find more treats (well alfafa really) in a bowl so usually Daisy, who is the biggest & oldest beats everybody to the stanchion. We have 35 cows but only milk two. Treat time is whatever greens we haven't eaten or a half an apple, I give everybody a treat if they are there, even the babies and boys. Daisy is taller than me, she is almost 6 feet tall so if she, or any of them really didn't want to participate I couldn't make them. As long as there is hay in the bowl at the stanchion I have no trouble with milking. All of my cows have been milked in the field when I was younger but it can really be a pain in the rear and I imagine that the weather in Sweden is way more severe than in Missouri for at least part of the year so you are starting right giving treats at the door. Next step, start doing this at a set (or kind of set time) twice a day; Next give a treat when she gets on a stanchion for you and be sure to have the hay they like in the bowl at the tray of the stanchion; Next, when she is getting on the stanchion and going for the bowl stop giving the "getting on the stanchion" treat. When the bowl is empty, milk time is over, so I usually put a little grain in the bottom of the bowl under the hay because they will spend a half hour trying to get the last kernel of corn out of that old bowl. The only difference I see is that you will need to make one of your neck poles removable so she won't get her horns hung up trying to get to the bowl. Just pop it in when she puts her head in the bowl and take it out when you are done milking. Really easy, I'm 70 so I know you will succeed. I love your videos.
@ecaterinavisan8178
5 жыл бұрын
If not with Bella,maybe you can try with a calf?Slowly train her from young to be friendly and gentle enough to milk her in the future.
@susannielsen8688
5 жыл бұрын
Looks like the cows next to Bella want the bread treatment too.
@karenmacgyver2314
5 жыл бұрын
Swedish homestead :gues i wont be only to sugest she gets her bread at the barn at night,that way all u need do is go walk her back( small amounts to lead her to barn)with her getting the most bread there. locj her in split stall where calf cant milk her but both r safe for tge night in morning ,srarr getting her use to milking stsnd n calf tied too it & her bread in feed pan wuth maybe some grain too that she can nibbke on while you strock her n touch her teets si she gets use to that ,then you can walk her back to heard ...butcyou mite think of smaller pasture closer by to make walk shorter. when the rest of herd is farther away ...hooe thus will work for you if she gets use to your 4 wheeler you can take her back by lead .but thar could be wirjed on later as yiu are already milking her ..small steps some times bring BIG REWARDS !!! im suer it wint taje long ,ive trained lots if different animals with treats,and she is eager fir her bread ,alot ...lol luck 2 you and her ...it will save you lots in the long run abd be well wirth the time soent now ...!!! karen m.
@fredthorne9692
5 жыл бұрын
Perhaps you might consider getting a Braunvieh, or Swiss Alpine. A hardy breed familiar with cold weather.
@rebeccahaughn8677
5 жыл бұрын
Personally I never had an animal that I could not touch. You never know when you have to tend to them. Even with horns, you can teach them that you are not able to take them, they can learn not to use them on you. Also you need to have a personal relationship with them for their best interest also it is good for you too. Good luck in all you share and try to do.
@brucea550
5 жыл бұрын
Yup, you nailed it. Any animal, if you handle it gently from birth, gets used to your voice and touch, and learns you are security, not a threat. Now in his case, he has not done that with Bella (from birth) so may be possible with a lot more effort but maybe not. Highlanders are incredibly gentle, my ex in-laws (out-laws? Ha!) have them.
@pattyajuria2792
5 жыл бұрын
@Rebecca, good point. I often wonder how he would be able to treat them hands on. Most cattle are put in a "chute" for tx. How would that work with those huge horns?
@simeonandalex
5 жыл бұрын
It is just not like that with beef cattle, especially with larger herds. I agree that a family milk cow needs to be handled. You will see in the upcoming video that I have already worked on her utter.
@ingelab6037
5 жыл бұрын
I milk my Highland also! We have brushed and pet our cow, before she got the calf. She accepted milking and the milk is very good. I am milking her every day about 2 liter. I usually brush her after milking and she comes to me then she sees me. How do I separate her? We have a Little pasture (hage av gummirep) outside that we open only for her she follows us there with the calf. Then she get some hey and get brusched and I can milk her very good. I could also milk her in the field, but outside is better because of the other cows are disturbing. Good luck to you!
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