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Yesterday, I went to Ohio and picked out a milk cow. 52 bought it for me for my birthday (which is next Sunday).
I HAVE A COW.
Okay, I don’t have the cow exactly, as it is still in Ohio, but my cow is bought and paid for and is mine.
I HAVE A COW.
As soon as we set some things up here to prepare for it, we’ll go back and get it.
I HAVE A COW.
We arrived not far across the West Virginia/Ohio border to the farm where there were four cows for sale–a Brown Swiss bull and three Jersey girls.
I thought this one was beautiful.
But he was the bull, so not what I was looking for, though he was surprisingly friendly.
Look how cute this one is!!!
She’s a baby. A heifer. She’s young, never been pregnant, never been milked. Who knows. She might be a wonderful milk cow, or not. Not the best idea for an inexperienced farmer who has never had a cow before. I don’t need a cow that needs to be trained. She might be a kicker.
This next one was really pretty. She’s the mother of the adorable baby. She’s a mature cow, but young, and has had a baby. She would be just right except….
….she’s not a good milker. She has udder issues.
And then there was this one.
She’s a career girl. She worked at a dairy.
She’s not as pretty as the young ‘uns, but she won me over with her poise and professionalism.
She’s a good milker. Trained to her duty. She stands and delivers.
And after I got over how cute the little one was, I realized this older, not-so-cute experienced milk cow was exactly perfect for me. Cuz, like, one of us has to know what we’re doing and it might as well be her. Since, umm, it’s not me. I know how to milk a goat. A miniature goat. Who gives a pint a day. This cow gives 2 gallons per milking and they’ve only been milking her once a day. That’s good, because I don’t want to milk twice a day, either.
I milked her. And she just stood there. (CLOVER!)
She’s been with the Brown Swiss bull for four months, so she may be pregnant. We won’t know for awhile. But–
I HAVE A COW.
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Maybe now Clover will get over herself and let you milk her. She’s not going to let this new sweet milking cow show her up is she? Okay, you are right. She probably will
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You 2 will have so much fun.
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I think she’s beautiful!!! 2 gallons of milk a day…….all the cheese, butter, whip cream, and real milk you could want!!!
and it would be AWESOME if she was preggers! A calf!!!
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Congratulations!
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(((you have a cow!!))))
Hugs Grany Trace
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Re a name, they didn’t have their cows named, so she doesn’t have a name. (yet)
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She’s beautiful…what’s her name?
Congratulations…and 52 is a magnificient gift-picker-outer!
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Do the kids drink more than a gallon of milk each day?
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Suzanne Im thinking I may want a cow now. You have come along ways baby! And all for the better for you, and the kids. Not to mention 52 got a nice deal too! Congratulations and Happy Birthday, Im so glad your here
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I’m happy for you. And what a lucky cow, how many farm animals receive the personal attention you give yours?
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BTW,I know Rt.7 in Ohio, all the way up the river and beyond. I’ve lived in STeubenville and East Liverpool and now in East Palestine, just south of Youngstown. And not directly IN TOWN, but in the country! I think I would not survive IN TOWN! Lol!
Good luck with YOUR cow!
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She is a gorgeous cow…very sweet looking.
Can’t wait to read all the adventures that are in your future!!!
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Congratulations!
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Just Love the Jersey Girl!!!!!!!!! she is beautiful, and looks so sweet. Happy Birthday! What a GREAT birthday GIFT!!!
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Jo
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I think I want a cow now. Just ain’t gonna happen as I don’t live on a farm – lol!
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And so happy for me, so I can read about your cow here.
What will her name be?
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To everyone else: Did you read the bottom line of this post? Suzanne is a guest blogger on the SAM-e site, today. So far it looks like I’m the only one that commented, unless I read it wrong.
(the link is right in the words ‘over here today’ in the P.S. section right under the words “I HAVE A COW!” under the last picture of Suzanne’s new COW 
Let’s all go over there and show them what a mistake they made not picking “our” Suzanne.
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Well, what a fantastic birthday present. That 52 sure knows what’s best doesn’t he? How exciting for you. A Cow!!! Can’t wait to hear about your adventures.
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I have a friend who’s family raises them for show. This is a picture of one of her cows: http://www.jerseycanada.com/. My friend, Anne, is in this picture, on the hill behind the cow, completely out of sight, but she’s there. I know where to go when I get ready to buy a milk cow. I can have all the raw Jersey milk I want but it’s an hour’s drive away and only keeps for a day or so.
You did so good picking that reliable girl. She’s pretty too, ya know. You’ll have to tell her that.
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That is awesome. I would like to send 52 a hug, please. And, ask him to have a heart-to-heart with my husband…
Happy B-day a week early, b/c I will be running the Warrior Dash on your day. Perhaps I’ll dress like a chicken, just for you
instead of a warrior… My B-day follows on Monday – milk a goat for me, will’ya?
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She is beautiful and you will not regret having a cow that knows the ropes when it comes to being milked. I bet it will be very meditative milking her.
Another thing you can make is egg custard and custard pies as well as from scratch puddings. You will definitely have all the milk and eggs that you need for them.
I left a comment on SAMe and there were already about 80 comments. Good job!
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How cool is that? And you’ve named her Jersey Lady already! This is great.
Happy Birthday, Suzanne! Happy Cow Day too!
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It will be fun to hear about your cow and milk and all the wonderful things you do with it!
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Congratulations, Suzanne. What a wonderful gift!!!
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When we had the dairy herd we had 3 jerseys and I used their milk to make butter almost every day back then.
I loved their soulful eyes.
She will be a lovely addition to Stringtown farm!
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Have you found the “Keeping a Family Cow” site, and the associated book by Joann Grohman? They’re must haves for a new cow owner. Enjoy your new girl…
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Says the Old WV Broad.
Eyes that are soul full
Brings milk by the bowl full
Maude.
Udders and udders of cheese
Maude aims to please.
Maude.
Maude, a gift from Ohio
A gift from God.
Maude
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