Smith's Ridge is a 12-acre homestead in Highfill, Arkansas. We believe that a life well spent isn't comprised of a filled calendar and heavily curated feed but rather the simpler things in life. There is true beauty to be found when you choose to nestle up with nature and experience all of God's creation. On this channel, we'll feature homeschooling, homesteading, and a little bit of business content. Our hope is to inspire others to choose an intentional way of life.
Naw - the horse wouldn't have kicked her there - have the dairy cow out with the horses a lot - they don't fret so much - but if she's after having it twice, then be careful - depending on her age - it might be now sub-clinical and will recur a fair amount - you might not like the antibiotics, but next time around it might be an idea to treat her as well as doing the milking out just to get it cleared out completely. There's then a product called Herbamass which is for mastitis and isn't antibiotic etc - and is meant to have decent results - it's a drench given orally - not sure if you can get that there - it's worth having a few in date ones just to use at that early stage or at birth. Sod knows how it works in humans - but good luck with the cow - they are, likely easier - and you can get dip strips to check for the milk - they are great easy ways to check on the process. Sure it can be done and Jersey's are a bit prone to it - might be worth breeding out a couple of calves to something else to just go through and keep her healthy on there too :) Lovely to see your farm there :)
We had a jersey milk cow in 90s when all the kids were home. Now I have milk goats because my husband and I can’t drink enough milk to warrant a cow. I loved the way we could use the milk in the past for cheese and butter and sour cream, and all the things! I’m glad your heifer is doing well.
That's amazing! Simpler times. A dairy goat sounds like a wonderful solution. We now have 3 cows in milk and 4 heifers, 3 about to calve. Things escalated quickly haha! I've been too busy farming to record videos but I hope to get some new ones out soon!
I’m from bentonville unfortunately all they do in northwest Arkansas is tear down farmland and build apartments and subdivisions I moved down to Hartford Arkansas You can possibly sell your land since it’s worth way more up there and buy land 25 minutes south of fort smith and buy 80 acres just a thought
You're very right. We have looked at selling but aren't really ready. We love our place and are leasing some neighboring land now. I've got so much more going on now - I need to do a new tour. Thanks for dropping a comment.
Hi my name is Eric with perry hill farms started watching your to try to support someone getting started we know how hard it is your doing great nothing like a milk cow
Unfortunately, the heat from pasteurization destroys a lot of the enzymes necessary to fully digest the milk and also the good bacteria. Raw milk is overall more nutritious.
She actually got mastitis before we started milking (same day calf was born). The calf wasn’t drinking enough to match production. 😩 I did end up getting a different machine but it is a 2-claw as well. Both sized for cows. We just milk the front 2 then the back. But I’m saving for a melasty, 4-claw machine. Hope to purchase one soon!!
@@smithsridge wondering about why you home school the best days of a child's life is national school the only people we know are those we went to school with is school a day's drive away or?
There's a lot going on for sure! I also homeschool my older two boys. I'm still a little amazed that I have three sons haha! Everyone thought this baby would be a girl but I knew my heart it was a boy. ;) Thanks for dropping by my channel!
Thanks for subscribing! It can be a little nerve-racking but catching it early will help you to address it quickly. Watching her closely and keeping an eye out for any hardness, redness, or swelling will be key. Is your cow due in a few months??
I was homeschooled when I was growing up we lived on a 80 acre farm I learned so much by working the farm and what I was learning and incorporating it all together I learned how to cook and my fractions in the kitchen then I had to go back to public school my 7th grade year and I was at a sophomore level so many wonderful memory’s of being homeschooled
You actually have a good setup once your done with it it can be broke down and composted or burnt to prevent bacteria spreads I like to use saw dust and keep adding to it as long as the chicks are in the brooder it cuts down on the smell
Thank you! Oh composting is a great idea. I was thinking of possibly using it as weed guard in the garden. I’ve been putting down card board to reduce weeds on the walkway. I wish we had access to lots saw dust, but we’re currently just getting shavings from our local feed store
Thank you!! I'll do that! We make all of our own creamer, butter, and yogurt currently. I haven't experimented with cheese yet since it's quite time consuming but I hope to in the future!
