Milk stanchion

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 mo...

If you’ve kept up with things around here, you know our daughter, Shelby, asked for a milk cow for Christmas. And we said yes! The hard work is paying off, and we are loving the milk! But, mi…

Well I finally got around to building the girls a milking stanchion. You may be wondering why I’m building one now when it still nearly a year before it will be used. Well at the rate it is…

These simple plans use basic carpentry skills and standard building supplies. Add some ease, elegance, and style to YOUR milking parlor.

Here are two photos of our Dexter milking stanchion for reference: From the side . . . ... and from the rear. List of Supplies...

I've been at it again. Here is my latest building project: a stanchion for the cow. It is movable, set on runners, so that we can tow it around with the truck to a new location as needed. And, except for the metal roof, it was constructed entirely by yours truly. I'm just a teeny bit proud of it. Doesn't it look so professional? I found a picture on the web of something like it and knew that was what I wanted to make. There were no instructions, however, so Don and I just scratched it out on…

Have you ever wondered what milk proteins your family milk has? This guide discusses the significance of A2/A2 milk and explains how to test your milk cow.

Molly, ready to milk Here is Molly modeling our milk stanchion. The 2x6 swings shut to keep her head in, while allowing her to eat a lit...

How to build a cow milking stanchion

Who needs a milking stand? Todays Make it Monday project is a DIY for the homesteader. I built this stand today with materials that I had on hand around our place. Honestly this didn't cost me a dime today! Almost everything is from FREE materials. Gotta love that! Now, I know that I don't have a milking goat yet... I believe in being prepared though. This last week I started building our goat barn. With help from my daughter Janie and son Eric Jr., we erected the walls. I still have a lot…

The front two bars pivot, bolts hold it in position while you milk. This new photo ought to give you perspective...Not a hard build, even sold a...

Adventures on Zephyr Hill Farm: Building Our Dexter Milking Stanchion, Part I

Welcome to the milking parlour. I'm really happy with how it has turned out. It's proven to be functional and efficient. ...

If you've got a new milk cow (or you're a newbie to milking), you might need to learn some tricks to stop your milk cow from kicking. Check out my post to learn how to safely milk your cow (and prevent losing the milk!).

Get detailed instuctions on how to build your own portable milking stanchion fow cow! This proven design can't be beat for ease of constuction and use!

Learn how to build a goat milking stand that is easy and affordable. This DIY goat stanchion is a necessity when milking your dairy goats.

Does anyone out there have any milking stanchion plans or know where I can find some? We'd like to build it ourselves. I have checked all my reference...

Would be cleaner than the barn... concrete floor and water line for clean up

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Cow stanchion