Oh, the plans I have for my pretty brown cow! I see cream cheese, cheddar, swiss, mozzarella, butter, whipped cream, and so much more!
Several people asked–what will I do with two gallons of milk a day? Two gallons a day is actually pretty perfect. This sweet “career girl” cow was giving four gallons a day, between two milkings. Her current owners worked her down to one milking a day at two gallons because that was just right and enough for their family. It sounds just right for me, too. For one thing, it cuts the work in half. I’ll milk her in the morning and take care of handling it then I’ll have the rest of the day off cow-duty. Other than the part where I’m putting bonnets on her head and draping her in dandelion necklaces.
Fourteen gallons of milk a week sounds like a lot–but it’s really not. We only need a couple of gallons a week for milking and baking, but there’s so much more to milk than milk. Your average hard cheese starts with two gallons of milk, yielding one to two pounds of cheese depending on the recipe. Cheeses like ricotta and mozzarella usually start with a gallon. It takes a lot of milk to make a little cheese. Two gallons of milk will yield one to two quarts of cream (depending on the time of year and other factors). Two quarts of cream will yield (depending on the method and type) a pound of cream cheese or a half-pound of butter. Then there’s whipped cream and sour cream. Think of all the various dairy products you use in a week. Don’t forget the yogurt and ice cream! And what if you didn’t have to buy any of it anymore!
Hard cheeses are aged for a long time–so you have to build up a supply to use at your leisure later on. You can also freeze milk. The cow won’t always be in milk! If they’re pregnant, they need to be dried off a few months before they deliver. (It’s like putting away eggs in the freezer for when your chickens aren’t laying.)
If you have far too much extra, the milk can even be used to feed other animals. (Nothing goes to waste on a farm!)
Most cheesemaking and other home dairy processes aren’t any more time-intensive than making a loaf of bread. Start the cheese, hang the cheese, press the cheese–these are all relatively quick tasks then the magic happens while you’re leaving it alone.
A typical week here, after a couple of gallons for drinking and baking, will probably mean a hard cheese or two, lots of butter for cooking and baking and bread, some sour cream and cream cheese, and ricotta and mozzarella if I’m making lasagna, mozzarella a couple more times for pizza (which I often make once a week), and oh, the ice cream! Some yogurt if I’m in the mood. We might hold some kind of wet t-shirt milk bath wrestling tournaments for the neighboring farm girls, too. (Just checking to see if you’re paying attention.)
Fourteen gallons could go pretty quick. I can’t wait for my cow to get here!
As for her name–a number of people asked about that, too. She doesn’t have one, which I think is tragic, and of course she needs one! Suggest a name in the comments here and we’ll pick out a handful of our favorites then I’ll put up a poll and let you all vote to choose her name!
Melinda in Washington State says:
I think Daisy is a good name for her. Or maybe even Julie! Oh I know, hOw about Janet.
On April 6, 2010 at 1:17 am
Michelle says:
She looks like a Maggie to me — Miss Margaret when you’re feeling formal. 🙂
On April 6, 2010 at 1:31 am
Julie says:
Sounds like you have a good plan for all that milk! (You’ll have to do a few “commercials” here on the blog using the “Got Milk” theme.) As for a name, I was thinking Daisy too, especially when you mentioned a bonnet and dandelion necklaces. Not sure how I’d feel about you naming your cow Julie as suggested in the first comment 🙂
On April 6, 2010 at 1:35 am
Sonia says:
I like the name Daisy!
On April 6, 2010 at 2:08 am
Jersey Lady says:
A lot of dairy folks use a theme to name their cattle. Each cow and her daughters have a theme like flowers, trees,a holiday,gemstones, or anything that strikes your fancy. A tree themed cow family might have Maple, Cedar, Peach, Redbud, Tamarack…you get the idea.
On April 6, 2010 at 2:32 am
Vera says:
She looks like a “Delilah” to me!
On April 6, 2010 at 3:26 am
Tina says:
How about Elsie? Or Bessie?
On April 6, 2010 at 3:54 am
natalie says:
what about millie or gretchen???
On April 6, 2010 at 3:55 am
Kathleen in Michigan says:
What about Clover? The name I gave a cow in my virtual farm.
On April 6, 2010 at 4:38 am
Bonita says:
I respectfully suggest Mavis.
Dunno why.
On April 6, 2010 at 4:54 am
Jeannie says:
Dandelion
On April 6, 2010 at 4:57 am
Lacey says:
Pixar. Just because I like it.
On April 6, 2010 at 5:12 am
Grammie Earth says:
Suzanne! I am so happy for you, your cow is beautiful! What a wonderful gift from 52 and the perfect new addition to your paradise. Can hardly wait to see her in hats and daisy necklaces
I’m torn between naming her Betsy or Carmelle.
:heart: Pam
On April 6, 2010 at 5:15 am
Becky says:
How about Molly.
On April 6, 2010 at 5:25 am
carsek says:
How about Cammie. Do you have an extra fridge to store all that in? You better have a backup milker for when your hands get tired!! It will take a while to get 2 gallons out. I tried your mozzarella cheese recipe and it is so easy!! And came out great! My goat is giving a quart a day, milking once a day, wish it was more. Have fun!
On April 6, 2010 at 5:25 am
diana says:
i vote for maggie…she just looks like a maggie to me. :cowsleep:
On April 6, 2010 at 5:25 am
blossom says:
How about Buttercup?
On April 6, 2010 at 5:42 am
blossom says:
or blossom of course!
On April 6, 2010 at 5:42 am
CATRAY44 says:
Emeline….
On April 6, 2010 at 5:56 am
Laura says:
I like Gertie, short for Gertrude, or Bete, short for Beatrice!
On April 6, 2010 at 5:58 am
trish robichaud says:
those are all great names. i think she looks like a fiona, just dont name her kelly. that was the name of mrs. olearys cow! lol , im just glad you now have a cow. what is a farm without a cow? anyway good luck in choosing the name. maybe you can make a video so we can see her in action.i love your videos of the animals. have a beautiful day everyone
On April 6, 2010 at 5:59 am
Patricia Herman says:
Carlie pops into mind when I saw her picture.
On April 6, 2010 at 6:04 am
Jonna says:
Daisy, of course!
On April 6, 2010 at 6:15 am
Mariana says:
Hello. This is my first time visiting. Love your blog. Your lovely cow has the most gorgeous eyes, like that of a deer. I rather fancy Jane-Doe. I also like cute names like Puddles and Potsy. Good luck.
On April 6, 2010 at 6:23 am
Laura B. in Greenwood, IN says:
I like Miss Adelaide, Addie for short.
Or, Miss Harriett (Hattie).
There’s also Ingrid or Miss Fannie. It is so much fun naming a new “member of the family”.
She is a pretty cow and looks as if she has something to say. Like she is going to start into a milk commercial. They say that if you name a cow it gives more milk.
Maybe you could have a cheese giveaway!!
On April 6, 2010 at 6:28 am
Diane says:
When I saw her I thought she looked like a Daisy. So she should be Daisy.
With all your canning, eggs, goat milk and now cow milk. How many freazers and how mucy panty space do you have??? Where do you store all your can goods you put up?
On April 6, 2010 at 6:37 am
NorthCountryGirl says:
Happiness is a full udder! How about “MILLIE” which is as close to the word “milk” as you can get?
On April 6, 2010 at 6:40 am
lavenderblue says:
When you were writing about getting her, I thought she was a Brown Swiss, being brown and all. So I was going to suggest a Swiss girl’s name. I don’t known…Katrinka comes to mind. But she’s a Jersey… maybe Adrienne? You know…”Yo! Adrienne!”
On April 6, 2010 at 6:43 am
Jan says:
Coco or Gloria since she was acquired on Easter and Coco is a cooking favorite AND a Gloria is, well, glorious.
Our thoughts are with the families of the miners today. A sad event.
Jan
GDP
On April 6, 2010 at 6:47 am
CindyP says:
Oh, so many things to do :happyfeet:
I like Miss Mae, then I’d end up calling her Maebelle.
On April 6, 2010 at 7:07 am
wammy says:
I’m thinking Grace because she was bought on/around Easter…like God’s Grace!
On April 6, 2010 at 7:09 am
BuckeyeGirl says:
Peaches!
On April 6, 2010 at 7:11 am
Nicolezmomma says:
She looks like Claire to me.
On April 6, 2010 at 7:18 am
Tracey In Paradise,Pa. says:
:purpleflower: MOCHA MOO!! :purpleflower:
Hugs Granny Trace’
On April 6, 2010 at 7:19 am
Lisa J says:
I think she looks like a Rachel.
On April 6, 2010 at 7:19 am
Leah says:
Maebelle :cowsleep: maybe Belle for short…
On April 6, 2010 at 7:23 am
Lori Skoog says:
What a beautiful girl…her name? How about Molly Malone. You will be very busy with all that milk, but it sounds like you can do it!
On April 6, 2010 at 7:23 am
Wendy says:
I agree with so many others that she just looks like a “Daisy”.
And as for another use for milk? You do realize there are recipes for SOAP that use milk, right?!
=-)
On April 6, 2010 at 7:33 am
Glenie says:
She has the look of a Bessie to me.
On April 6, 2010 at 7:35 am
Picklepie103 says:
I love wammy’s idea of callin her Grace . . . or Gracie.
On April 6, 2010 at 7:41 am
Susan Knotts says:
Mabel the milk cow. She looks like Mrs. Mabel.
On April 6, 2010 at 7:44 am
Miss Kitty says:
Nellie Belle. She’ll need a cowbell, of course!
On April 6, 2010 at 7:46 am
Glimmer says:
Hazel. Or as previously mentioned, Mavis.
On April 6, 2010 at 7:47 am
Cheryl LeMay says:
I like the name Bossie for a cow.She looks like a down-to-business type of girl.
On April 6, 2010 at 7:49 am
Carol Langille says:
Since she is a ‘working girl’, how about Rosie as in Rosie the Riveter from WWII fame?
She’s beautiful…love those eyes and those gorgeous eyelashes! i’m thinking flower necklaces and lovely bonnets will just be stunning on her! She’s such a lucky cow to be coming to your farm.
On April 6, 2010 at 7:50 am
wvhomecanner says:
Oh I love Elsie the spokescow for Borden – she’s such a pretty girl too! But I like the Gracie idea too…..
dede
On April 6, 2010 at 8:00 am
m says:
Charlotte.
I did not have the time to read all the above comments … apologies if this is a duplication.
Charlotte Brown has a ring to it 😉
On April 6, 2010 at 8:04 am
Denise :) says:
You keep calling her a ‘working girl’ which, to this movie watcher of old, brings to mind one of the classics, “Working Girl”! I think Tess is perfectly appropriate for this particular bovine! Happy day! 🙂
On April 6, 2010 at 8:05 am
Casie says:
How about Florence, or Flo for short!
On April 6, 2010 at 8:07 am
Auroraswood says:
Madame Bovary, Maddie if you want to be less formal.
On April 6, 2010 at 8:07 am
Holly says:
I adore Tess!
On April 6, 2010 at 8:13 am
Kimberly says:
Delilah for sure!
On April 6, 2010 at 8:14 am
Ulli says:
The perfect cow name–Daisy!
On April 6, 2010 at 8:15 am
Kathryn says:
Priscilla (Cream of the Dessert). Yes, I know the movie is “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”, but that sweet cow is going to give you such yummy desserts!
On April 6, 2010 at 8:19 am
Marymac says:
Name her after me….. Mary, lol
On April 6, 2010 at 8:22 am
flutterby says:
Sweet Adeline! BTW is there a farmers market in your area? If so you could offer your milk products especially the hard cheeses for sale there.
On April 6, 2010 at 8:24 am
Kari says:
I think CindyP’s suggestion of Mae or Maebelle is a great name! Daisy too.
My great-grandfather was a farmer and he had a favorite brown swiss that was more pet than cow. Her name was Brownie, but that isn’t very original.
On April 6, 2010 at 8:27 am
nikki says:
awe Im hungry for cheese now!!
How about Dulce? as in dulce de leche or caramel milk. she is brown.
Edna
agnes…
when naming my dog i had to think of a name that sounded good when yelled haha i didn’t want to call for her screaming something silly and having the neighbors stare. you don’t have neighbors so probably wouldn’t care about hollering fluffybutt or something silly. 😆
On April 6, 2010 at 8:30 am
Hlhohnholz says:
Our jersey/guernsey/brown swiss cow that we had growing up was named Ellie. She was the sweetest, best-producing cow we ever had. She finally died at the age of 17, having produced milk for 15 of those years.
On April 6, 2010 at 8:32 am
Mary Ellen Rice says:
Long ago and in a land faraway(when I was a child)we had a beautiful jersey cow named Ruby. But there is also a song or a poem my Dad used to sing about Bessie the heifer.
On April 6, 2010 at 8:35 am
LeAnn, in Washington (the state) says:
Such a sweet face! Those big brown eyes! Those lashes! She is darling! Oh, to be you Suzanne, you’re a lucky gal!
On April 6, 2010 at 8:37 am
Victoria says:
I agree with one of Natalie’s suggestions, Gretchen seems like a perfect fit. I also like Addie which Laura B. mentioned.
On April 6, 2010 at 8:38 am
Kathy in Fayette Co KY says:
I’m with the others – Daisy would be a good name for her. As for the pic of the “other end” her teats look well placed, and the definition indentation between the teats looks good, too. You made a good choice in her.
On April 6, 2010 at 8:39 am
LeAnn, in Washington (the state) says:
Oh! and good luck with naming her, there have been many good suggestions. You’ll figure it out. Maxine, maybe? Tula?
On April 6, 2010 at 8:42 am
julie says:
Her name should be Buttercup!!!
grace and peace,
julie
On April 6, 2010 at 8:43 am
Suzanne McMinn says:
We already have a cat named Buttercup! (Love that name.)
On April 6, 2010 at 8:51 am
Melissa says:
:snuggle: How about a title instead of a name – The Dairy Queen.
On April 6, 2010 at 8:47 am
Wildcat says:
I think she looks like a Daisy.
I also think she will look beautiful in a tiara! :moo:
On April 6, 2010 at 8:48 am
Donna says:
I’m with Leah – Belle – “Mae Belle” for a proper old West Virginia hills kind of name :clover:
On April 6, 2010 at 8:56 am
Kathi says:
My Grandma disliked her name because she thought it was a cow’s name: Bessie.
On April 6, 2010 at 9:00 am
janie says:
I would like to suggest a name. Maci Moo!!! She’s the cow for you.
On April 6, 2010 at 9:18 am
Liz in Wis says:
Buttercup, would have been nice, except, I see you have a Buttercup cat. Good Morning Suzanne. I posted @ Sam e. enjoyed your poem. 🙂
On April 6, 2010 at 9:19 am
Sara says:
I have just recently discovered your blog, and I love it! I am so jealous (in a good way) of your cow! I cannot wait to have one too eventually (and chickens, and a goat…). Your talk of putting a bonnet on her made me giggle—you MUST do it!—and reminded me of a scene from one of my favorite BBC series, Cranford. I sadly can’t find a youtube video of the scene, but if you can find a way to watch Cranford, the cow scenes are in the second episode: Mrs. Forrester loves her cow Bessie (calls her “Bessie Dearest”), but local boys leave the gate open & Bessie wanders off; they find the cow in lyme, which burns off most of her coat. While she heals, Mrs Forrester sews her a huge cow sweater, and then there Bessie is, in the field munching grass wearing the sweater! I found a pic here: https://normatikadesigns.blogspot.com/2009/05/cranford-bessie-dearest.html 😆 If your sweet girl gets a bonnet, perhaps she needs a sweater, too! Hahaha!! And I hereby nominate the name “Bessie” for consideration! :moo:
Thanks for the wonderful blog! 🙂
On April 6, 2010 at 9:25 am
Shelley says:
Sugar
On April 6, 2010 at 9:27 am
Valerie says:
If I ever had a cow of my own, I would name her Mabel. I also like Bella.
On April 6, 2010 at 9:29 am
Deanna says:
Puttin’ my vote in for Gracie!
On April 6, 2010 at 9:30 am
MotherHen says:
Is nobody gonna say Dolly? As in Dolly Parton. Or Mae as in West or how about Jezebel since she’s “been around”?
On April 6, 2010 at 9:31 am
Pete says:
Lady Mae Belle, Duchess of Dulce (as a formal name – the shortened versions include Lady, Lady Mae, Belle, Duchy, Lady Dulce, etc)
Since she’s the only BIG girl, she needs a BIG name!
On April 6, 2010 at 9:35 am
Shirley Corwin says:
Everyone needs a girly cow named Bessie!
My question, as usual, is . . . how to you do all that you do??? There must be more hours in a day in West Virginia!
On April 6, 2010 at 9:37 am
Amy Cook in WI says:
Aunt Bea…just so comfy and hard working and it fits her!
On April 6, 2010 at 9:41 am
Sandra says:
Some good names have been suggested…but maybe she does need something “bigger” say perhaps a combination of my two favorites…Daisy Belle. Down here in Texas, the very best ice cream is Blue Bell and Belle is the name of their cow in some of their sweet commercials. She’ll like whatever name she is given because I know it’ll always be spoken with love.
On April 6, 2010 at 9:49 am
Heidi says:
She’s so gentle looking. I hope she’s everything you expect. I think Mabel would be a good name for her.
On April 6, 2010 at 9:52 am
Jan in Maine says:
Elsie! I grew up with Borden Dairy products and their logo cow was Elsie…loved her and all the recipes she provided in a booklet they published.
On April 6, 2010 at 9:59 am
Connie Crowl says:
When I used to stay with my grandma in Tucker Co WV when I was little, I would wake up every morning to the sound of the neighbor’s cow’s bell. I loved the sound. I didn’t know the name of the cow but the neighbor’s name was Ruby. I think Ruby would be a great name for your beautiful lady.
Connie
On April 6, 2010 at 10:02 am
Jackie C says:
I think she looks like a “Sweet Caroline”. “Dulce de Leche” is okay, bringing to mind Dolce Y Gabbana. She is a hard working girl, she can afford Dolce. LOL. 😆
On April 6, 2010 at 10:14 am
Lisa says:
Gretchen :cowsleep:
On April 6, 2010 at 10:16 am
MNStacey says:
Milk Dud! Just kidding! That would be a good name for a cow that doesn’t give milk anymore! Scientists say that cows with names give more milk. How about Penelope or Marge?
On April 6, 2010 at 10:17 am
Linda Goble says:
I think she looks like a Maribel to me. Or how about Gertrude. She is a darling. Good luck with her and I look forward to pictures of her on your farm.Linda :cowsleep:
On April 6, 2010 at 10:23 am
mrnglry says:
How about Butterfly? My mom’s name is Bessie and she was teased by the other kids when she was growing up, but it is a perfect name. I was named for my grandmother Grace, so I like that one too.
Grace in CA
On April 6, 2010 at 10:41 am
Joycee says:
I looked into those beautiful big brown cow eyes and she’s a Beatrice…Bee…Honey Bee…Sweet Bee!
On April 6, 2010 at 10:43 am
mrnglry says:
Names of Jersey Cows
Poetry in Jersey
All the satellites and all the stars
Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars;
All the female host of heaven
To the Jerseys, names have given;
All earthly titled names of men
All names of beauteous women;
All have contributed their share
To name the Jerseys everywhere;
English, French, Italian, Greek,
Simple, homely, grand or meek,
Names ungodly, names inhuman,
Names of neither men nor women;
Names of saint and name of devil
Names of virtue, names of evil;
Names of sense and names of beauty,
Worst of names, a bounden duty;
Names poetic, names harmonious,
Names exotic, names inglorious;
Thus are Jerseys linked to names
Uglier far than bedlam dames;
Lovelier than gazelle-eyed elves
With names as beauteous as themselves;
There’s power in beauty, skill in game
And marvellous magic in a name.
Jersey Express 12/2/1885
Reprinted JEP 23/1/1976
On April 6, 2010 at 10:44 am
monica says:
I put my vote in for Jersey Girl. You are so lucky!
On April 6, 2010 at 10:45 am
Carol, too says:
I nominate Blossom or Daffodil.
On April 6, 2010 at 10:46 am
Michele says:
How about LAVENDER OR TULIP. I love those names.
On April 6, 2010 at 10:51 am
Kathy R says:
How about Maisy or Maisy Moo? She looks very sweet, hopefully her milk /cream will be too.
On April 6, 2010 at 10:56 am
Susan at Charm of the Carolines says:
Now I’m intrigued! Can’t wait to see (and learn) how to make all these cheeses and butter. But have you given her a name?!?!?!
Susan
On April 6, 2010 at 10:57 am
tabbimama says:
Oh the names are too many and oh so beautiful as is the lovely object of their discussion. I like Blossom, Bessie (love the Cranford reference), Bossie, Gloria (in a praiseful way). I think I like sweet Bessie the best. How will you ever decide, Suzanne? Hope she’s with calf then we can all chime in again to name it. What fun.
On April 6, 2010 at 10:57 am
mommafox says:
There are a lot of great suggestions, but I think Daliah would be a fitting name for your beautiful cow. Congratulations Suzanne, and hang on to 52, he’s a keeper!
On April 6, 2010 at 10:59 am
Barbee' says:
—- Barbee’ (just kidding). I looked her in the face and she told me her name is “Dollie”.
On April 6, 2010 at 11:06 am
Suzanne says:
How about Tulip or Daffodil?
On April 6, 2010 at 11:06 am
Nancy says:
Too many cows are named Bessie…I know she’s a Jersey girl but in honor of the Swiss Bull you liked, how about “Heidi”?
On April 6, 2010 at 11:07 am
claudia w says:
I kind of like the name Darla…that is what popped into my mind when I saw her face.
She’s going to be one happy cow! Can’t wait to see all the pictures and hear all the adventures of “Darla”
On April 6, 2010 at 11:17 am
Rose H says:
I’d call a milk cow Mildred, kinda old fashioned but comforting.
On April 6, 2010 at 11:18 am
Anastasia Beaverhousen says:
She’s a Dolly! No doubt about it! :cowsleep:
On April 6, 2010 at 11:19 am
Val says:
You should name her Cookie since she will be contributing so much to your cooking!! :cowsleep:
On April 6, 2010 at 11:22 am
Julia says:
My first thought was “Buttercup”, and I see that others had the same idea.
On April 6, 2010 at 11:28 am
Laura says:
I saw her and thought “Buttercup”.
On April 6, 2010 at 11:30 am
BrendaE says:
I think Lily would be a great name for your cow. It’s cute but dignified which it should be for something giving you so much. Love your site and peaceful sounds of your videos. You go girl!
On April 6, 2010 at 11:34 am
Laura Wright says:
It’s my daughter’s birthday today, so I’m nominating her name :ISABELLA:-)
On April 6, 2010 at 11:38 am
TX Lady says:
I think you should name her Gracie, Gracious or Grace…
On April 6, 2010 at 11:44 am
Hannah says:
How about chance. This is her second or third one.
On April 6, 2010 at 11:44 am
lynn says:
i was thinking of Dolly for Dollie Parton in “Nine to Five”. she was a working girl, and your new working girl has big hair and big eyes…
On April 6, 2010 at 11:57 am
Sandy says:
I like Charley (for Charleston). What a lovely sweet face she has!
On April 6, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Shirley T says:
I like SUGAR PIE~after all, she was a gift from your ` Sugar Pie Honey`
On April 6, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Dreamer says:
Daisy, Daffodil, Bessie, Belle (she could be your cow Belle :), Coco, Cinnamon, Brown Sugar (channeling the Stones). Someone else suggested Mavis and I think that is a great name too!
On April 6, 2010 at 12:17 pm
SuseM says:
:happyflower: She is beautiful! I immediately thought of Daisy as well. I also like Blossom! :happyflower:
On April 6, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Amanda says:
I would name her Lucy after the milk cow I had growing up. She was a present to my father on the occasion of my birth from my Great Uncle. She was a beautiful milk cow and gave us tons of fresh milk until I was about 8 years old.
On April 6, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Phyllis Ryan says:
Love Bessie, but she is a WV cow and so Bessie Mae seems about right. While you are using all that milk remember, a milk bath to recover from all the farming and gardening.
On April 6, 2010 at 12:24 pm
blabass says:
I love Daisy!!!
On April 6, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Judy Kenyon says:
I think she looks like Petunia…..
On April 6, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Melinda in Washington State says:
Brown Bessie, the famous champion butter cow of the Chicago World’s Fair dairy test, averaged over 40 pounds of milk a day for five months, and made 3 pounds of butter a day several times.
from Wikipedia.
On April 6, 2010 at 12:47 pm
auntbear says:
Buncha great names to choose from. I’m gonna add Petunia to the pot :moo:
On April 6, 2010 at 12:49 pm
MousE says:
Oh, I love the name Gracie, a la Gracie and George. Just think, if you have a little bull sometime, you could name him George.
Congrats on the birthday and the birthday gift!
:snoopy:
On April 6, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Gini says:
I LOVE the name Peach someone else suggested! Or Buttercup. Buttercup helps with the buttermilk! 🙂
On April 6, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Sheila Z says:
Bessie just seems like a generic name for a cow. It was the first thing that came to mind. I see someone suggested Aunt Bea. I like that. I also like another suggestion, Daisy Belle. I think she’s a two name kinda cow, a southern girl. How about Minnie Pearl? Put a straw hat on her with the price tag still attached to it for the complete look. When you great her every morning grain bucket in one hand, milk pail in the other, you can say, “Hooooooowdy, Miss Minnie Pearl!”
On April 6, 2010 at 1:14 pm
cherylinsunnycal says:
Annabelle like the little calf in the movie 🙂
On April 6, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Jeanne says:
I like Nellie. You can yell for her to come “Nell-eee”! :cowsleep:
On April 6, 2010 at 1:26 pm
IowaCowgirl says:
Leora
On April 6, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Terri Draeger says:
Annabelle & call her “Belle” for short. Or else Daisy.
On April 6, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Tovah says:
I skimmed comments so maybe some beat me to the punch but in continuation of your drink names (sprite, dr. pibb) how about calling her Cocoa? like hot chocolate? or Latte! Yes? No? Well it was worth a shot:)
On April 6, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Susan W. says:
Petunia or Tulip are my favorites so far. Or MooBaby
On April 6, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Tea4too0 says:
I really enjoyed the poem at sam e. I love the cow. Ya know, I was raised on a small dairy, and for the life of me, I can’t remember any of the names we had for our cows. That’s bad. I like the name Elsa. What breed is she? I know you probably told us but my memory is shot these days. Enjoy the milking. T
On April 6, 2010 at 2:00 pm
mamawolf says:
The Irish kid thinks Molly or Fiona, mentioned above would be good. :fairy: :moo:
On April 6, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Melissa says:
Daisy, Buttercup, Marmalade?
On April 6, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Leanne says:
We have Jerseys here too Suzanne… 90 milkers, and loads of heifers and calves. What a great breed you’ve chosen! Depending on her butterfat, you may find her milk more like a milkshake! Ours cows are running a 5.7 butterfat … if you’re used 1% milk, it’s quite a change 🙂 Enjoy!
On April 6, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Andrea says:
:cowsleep: I think she looks like a Bessie.
On April 6, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Myrna Mackenzie says:
Such great name suggestions! I especially like the flower names (Blossom, Daffodil, Tulip, Snowdrop) because you got her just as winter was giving up its hold and the flowers were coming into bloom.
On April 6, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Amber says:
Betty Lou was our Guernsey heifers name. she was the sweetest thing, we hauled her home in the backseat of our jeep…
On April 6, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Paulette says:
How about Phoebe? Lots of good choices given!
On April 6, 2010 at 3:35 pm
Fran says:
Her eyes remind me of Cleopatra, so I suggest that you name her Cleo. She will be a great addition to your menagerie. Can’t wait to hear of her adventures on your farm!
On April 6, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Mary says:
I’m thinking Beulah or maybe Millicent if those haven’t been suggested.
On April 6, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Tori Lennox says:
I still think she needs to be named Stephanie Plum (Miss Plum?) since she’s a Jersey Girl. (But that’s really only amusing if you’re familiar with the Stephanie Plum books. *g*)
On April 6, 2010 at 4:14 pm
SuzieQ says:
:heart: :moo: Goood golly she looks like a Miss Molly to me!!
On April 6, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Mike Brown says:
Well, let’s see, Springsteen is from Jersey. Does this cow Rock? How about Jersey Jill Wolcott? My name is Mike Brown, so I probably would call her Milk Brown. I sure am glad you have lots of other ideas here…Hey, she is your girl now, call her Moozanne.
On April 6, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Yvonne says:
OK, she’s a birthday gift for your April birthday, call her April!
On April 6, 2010 at 4:37 pm
mikedee1986 says:
Your cow looks like a Mrs. Buttersworth to me. Love your blog. I have a small farm, and raise fallow deer, miniature donkeys, chickens and peacocks. I look forward to your posts.
On April 6, 2010 at 4:45 pm
deborah says:
I also live in beautiful West Virginia lived on a small farm for many years. We had a gorgeous doe-eyed Jersey cow for many years, her name was Floosey:) because of the way she wiggled her hips when she walked. She hated my father and tried to kick him at milking time but she had the most delightful calves.
On April 6, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Charlotte says:
My grandmother had a cow named DIME, as in Dime Brand Milk. I always wanted to have a cow and name her DIME. She also had a beautiful cow named JERSEY, for obvious reasons!
On April 6, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Peaches says:
I like the name Sweetness. She looks so patient, and tranquil, and just plain sweet. Think how much fun it would be to call for someone named Sweetness. Or to casually remark “Sweetness gave us this” when you serve cheese or ice cream.
On April 6, 2010 at 5:57 pm
5kathleen2 says:
How about Maisy or Lulabelle???
On April 6, 2010 at 6:23 pm
LisaAJB says:
I like Dandelion or Gertie!
On April 6, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Shelley says:
She definitely looks like a Bessie to me!
On April 6, 2010 at 6:53 pm
G-Mama says:
I grew up on a very small dairy farm where the cows all had names. I would like to suggest Buttercup as the name for your new cow.
On April 6, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Klabmom says:
I love the name Flossie for a vow, as well as Mabel, Hannah and even Helga, in honor of all the milk maids,lol!!!
On April 6, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Becky says:
I can’t wait to read about what you do with all that milk. How wonderful!
As far as a name…. how about Charlotte? That’s my daughter’s name 🙂
On April 6, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Jan in South Australia says:
Personally I think she looks like a Lulu.
On April 6, 2010 at 8:05 pm
susan says:
I like your drink theme…and I do agree that cocoa would be nice, dulce also but I do think the cookie suggestion is cute.
On April 6, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Cranberry says:
Daisy –
On April 6, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Sandy says:
Naming cows is my specialty around here. My oldest cow is a Red Angus so I named her Cherry. Her first calf was named Pie (get it? Cherry Pie), the next Black(y) Cherry, then and a series of others, her latest calf is named Damien. His tag number ended up being 66 and he is her 6th calf – and he is always causing trouble. I also have a red cow named Raspberry and her black calf is Blackberry. My third red cow is named Apple. I think I see another Pie in the future. You don’t have to put a lot of thought into cow names, it will come natural when she gets to the farm. Love your stories!
On April 6, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Amber says:
She looks like a Josie to me, or anything with an ie at the end. I like Maggie too.
On April 6, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Jill says:
If you freeze the milk won’t the cream separate and never go back to the original form?
Cows names
Bessie
Millie Belle
Annabelle
Darlin
Kaz
Gladys
On April 6, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Hannah says:
I like Madeline. Maddie for short. 😀
On April 6, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Heather says:
Today is my Gram’s 78th birthday, so I am suggesting Lucille. :heart:
On April 6, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Charlotte says:
I have a heifer calf who I can’t wait till she grows up and I can get her in calf and have milk, milk, milk! Her name is Gloria.
I think your cow looks like a Marilyn – as in Munroe – it’s the eyelashes.
On April 6, 2010 at 10:59 pm
threadartist says:
Lucinda (pronounced loo-SEEN-dah). Meaning: giver of first light (OR MILK!) :moo:
On April 6, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Debbie in PA says:
Miss Mary Moo :moo: :moo:
On April 7, 2010 at 12:45 am
vicki (stickhorsecowgirl) says:
BLOSSOM -I think she looks like a “Blossom” for sure!!! If that doesn’t strike your fancy, how bout “Jemima”?
On April 7, 2010 at 12:57 am
whaledancer says:
I like the Daisy or Maebelle suggestions. But the first thing that popped into my mind when I saw that beautiful face was Eliza, like Eliza Doolittle. Maybe it just seems like you’ll “grow accustomed to her face,” but somehow I can imagine her singing “All I want is a room somewhere, far away from the cold night air…”
On April 7, 2010 at 1:23 am
wkf says:
Myrtle
On April 7, 2010 at 7:07 am
Brenda says:
I love the name Delilah! Really pretty, and matches her eyes.
On April 7, 2010 at 8:54 am
P.J. says:
I love the name Elsa, she looks like an Elsa to me–so sweet and lovely.
On April 7, 2010 at 9:41 am
Carol says:
For the cow’s name, I suggest Sally.
On April 7, 2010 at 9:50 am
Susan W. says:
June Bug
Someone suggested Lucille – I really like that. Stand outside and yell it out. You can really get creative and let off steam with Lucille (and get the cow home to boot).
On April 7, 2010 at 11:32 am
Klabmom says:
How about Flossie? Flora? Helga (a true milkmaids name!)? Hattie? Or my personal favorite, Hannah? Bessie, Rosebud, Bossie or Boss are also all traditional ones for a milch cow. Chloe, Caramel or Tilly! I like everyones names, good luck picking one out!
On April 7, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Sunday Rain says:
She definitely looks like a Bella! Bella, the lady of the farm, ready to mother on all underfoot.
On April 7, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Susan B. says:
She looks like a “Daisy” to me…
On April 7, 2010 at 2:37 pm
queenymom says:
Sadie seems easy to say. when your :moo: needs to come home.
On April 7, 2010 at 2:53 pm
monica says:
Suzanne–
why decide on just one??? JUST HYPHENATE–!!
On April 7, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Vanessa says:
ROSEMARY.
You have cats that are Sugar and Spice. Goats that are Clove(r) and Nutmeg. In the herb department would be “Rosemary”. It is the herb of remembrance and symbolizes loyalty and friendship.
On April 7, 2010 at 8:06 pm
josie9395s says:
I think Tess is a beautiful cow. 🙂
On April 7, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Kelly Gregory says:
How about JERSEY? So simple and practical :cowsleep:
So glad you got a cow!!!!
On April 7, 2010 at 11:54 pm
Bev says:
Lady Bountiful
For all that she will bestow.
On April 8, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Kerry says:
The name that sticks in my head is Milky Way… Haha. She would be as sweet as the candy bar I’m sure. 🙂 Congrats on getting her, that’s great!!!
On April 8, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Mary Ann says:
Hi, Suzanne:
This pretty cow looks like ‘Miss Pansy’ to me.
Thank you for sharing your life. I live a life on a farm vicariously through you.
Naturegirl46
On April 8, 2010 at 5:20 pm
lward says:
How about Elsie? It was my grandmother’s name and she had cows on a farm in Herman Missouri for over 50 years.
On April 8, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Samantha Sullivan says:
I like Lulabelle. Nice and sweet sounding.
On April 9, 2010 at 2:52 am
Kelleh says:
What about Bluebelle? 🙂 IT still keeps with the flowery theme others suggested, but it doesn’t slight your poor Buttercup kitty!
On April 9, 2010 at 7:33 am
Dana Lou says:
I remember my young cousin used to call milk (Daisy). I asked my Aunt why he did that and she told me the milk cow’s name was Daisey…Instead of asking him if he wanted a glass of milk…They asked him if he wanted a glass of Daisy..and so that’s what he thought it was called…
I always thought that was a cute story…Thought I would share.
On April 9, 2010 at 12:03 pm
pam says:
Prudence the Cow.
On April 9, 2010 at 10:20 pm
KentuckyFarmGirl says:
Daisy! And soap, oh my, the milk soap! Don’t forget about that!!!
On April 10, 2010 at 9:11 am
Suzanne McMinn says:
By the way, I want to add that the apron in this post was made by and given to me by our lovely JeannieB on the forum! (And I didn’t leave it out in the garden!)
On April 10, 2010 at 9:17 am
Heather B. says:
I like Maebelle, Molly, and Lucy.
On April 10, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Caroline says:
She looks like an “April” to me (though I’m not the first to suggest that name). What a lovely thing to be able to make your own cheese! If you haven’t already found it, check out Ricki Carroll’s website (https://www.cheesemaking.com/).
On April 11, 2010 at 5:19 pm