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Adventures on Zephyr Hill Farm: Our Dexter Milking Stanchion Plans Cow Stanchion Ideas, Milk Stanchion, Milking Stanchion, Goat Stand, Cow Shed Design, Goat Milking Stand, Family Cow, Dexter Cattle, Cow Milking

Here are two photos of our Dexter milking stanchion for reference: From the side . . . ... and from the rear. List of Supplies NOTE: All lumber is pressure-treated Four 8' 4x4s Fifteen 6' 2x6s One 8' 2x6 Four 6' 2x4s Two galvanized bolts with washers and nuts, 6" long Galvanized nails (5+ lbs.) & screws, if desired Circular saw Hammer Power drill Measuring tape T-square Carpenter's pencil Chalk line Pliers Screwdriver Here's a general explanation of the structure of our stanchion: The four…

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Milk Stanchion, Dexter Cattle, Cow Tipping, Miniature Cows, Homesteading Animals, Cow Shed, Cow House, Mini Cows, Farm Plans

That's what we've been busy with this weekend. Relatively easy, it's not finished yet, we want to concrete the floor. Ping decided to model it for us: She's quite photogenic don't you think? (Seriously, who thought I'd love goats so much!?) Poor Poppet. She has to be locked up for the night and doesn't enjoy it. Working on a pen for her so she can be separated from mom 24/7. The ducks are getting big.. and beautiful! We have a nice variety. Three Pekins, two Rouens, three Ancona and two…

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Cow Milking Stanchion - our unique homestead pleasure. You will really appreciate it, especially when you were milking without it. It is a sturdy wooden construction that makes the milking job a lot easier. It is also handy for hoof trimming, grooming, vet checks or medical procedures. Cow Stanchions Diy Ideas, Cow Milking Station, Homestead Milking Parlor, Farming House, Cow Stanchion, Milking Stanchion, Milk Stanchion, Dairy Cow Stanchion, Cow Milking Parlor

Cow Milking Stanchion - our unique homestead pleasure. You will really appreciate it, especially when you were milking without it. It is a sturdy wooden construction that makes the milking job a lot easier. It is also handy for hoof trimming, grooming, vet checks or medical procedures.

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Cow Milking Station, Dairy Cow Milking Station, Milking A Cow, Cow Milking Machine, Dairy Cow Milking Parlor, Half Gallon Mason Jars, Dexter Cows Small Farm, Gallon Mason Jars, Milk Pail

So, my first few weeks with my sweet Dexter milk cow "Clara" were nearly ideal. Could it be that she was the perfect milk cow? Could I really be this lucky? I spent time with her in the pasture the first week just talking to her and letting her know that I wasn't a threat. She would come to me if I put a little sweet feed in her bucket. Even if she was clear across the pasture, she would walk over to me. I felt so victorious and it was so short lived... My husband built this wonderful…

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