Husband & wife milk a cow for the FIRST time.

It’s time to milk Dolly after give birth to her Jersey calf. Look out for the kicks...
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[@renaebettenhausen3611]

So, why does a milking stool have only three legs? Because the cow's got the udder.

[@norweavernh]

Awesome guys! You picked my suggestion Mayzie! Second homestead animal I have named as my suggested name for Weed Em and Reaps female turkey, Kiwi was also chosen. Love it and Love your channel!

[@tlgpb0627]

Badumbum

[@vmcougarintn5035]

Groan...

[@theolopez3299]

nice one

[@xenbuff]

Hahahahaha

[@zakarymcleod1850]

The puppy is adorable, and so is the calf!

[@samitack6557]

Is the puppy's name Zoey or joey

[@mariamd786]

@@samitack6557 I'm pretty sure its Joey.

[@lemonbuggy871]

I found in milking goats that massaging the udder intermittently while milking can help to loosen things up. Not sure if it’s the same for cows, but i don’t see why it wouldn’t.

[@benjaminpetersen7574]

That is true, by massaging the udder you imitate the calf rubbing on the udder therefore the cow starts producing oxytocin witch is the hormone that makes the cow put her milk down. You can also have the calf close by the cow the first few times you milk it, this will also stimulate the cow

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

You need a tail clip, mine always settle down quicker after I clip their tail out of the way. Sit closer to the cow and lean in on her, when you do that it mimics the calf nuzzling in to nurse and that also helps them to stand still. On your next deck leave a little space in between each board so you can clean it easier and the urine will go through so it's not sitting by your face. It's a learning process so don't worry!🙂 sometimes they kick if they are too full, make sure you milk from each teet too, and massage her udders some it helps to loosen milk flow. Good luck, you will get it figured out.

[@nicolerescuericonda5548]

Your family has been a bright spot and a blessing during this crazy time. Thank you for sharing Maizy with us.

[@nenaelliott8058]

Maisy is a beautiful little calf.. and I love the name. Just sweet.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Nena Elliott - thank you 😀

[@danas7418]

Sending an OFFICIAL welcome to Maisey now that she has her name! You're gonna love this farm little girl!! 🐄🦃🐟🐥🦆🐈🦚🐓🐝🐖🐕

[@jojoorsmth]

MAISEY IS THE NAME I SUGGESTED FOR DOLLY!! AHHH IT FITS THE BABY EVEN BETTER!!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Jojo's Universe - 👏🏻

[@randyhowe3022]

It's so refreshing to see real family values practiced this day and age .. keep up the good work . I love seeing your kids learning about farm life .

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Randy Howe - thank you, Randy ❤️

[@vornik24]

The cow is kicking because you milk it with two fingers. Your wife does it better. You need to put all your hand on it and squeeze. Basically you need to emulate the mouth of the calf. Maybe that's why my grandma used to put a bit of milk on the finger just to give that sensation. Anyway, stop doing it with two fingers :))

[@haidyn1230]

vorniceanu ionut does two fingers hurt or something?

[@vornik24]

@@haidyn1230 it's not comfortable. It's the difference between a newborn suckling and you pulling your wife's nipples. I know it seems a wierd example but it's just common sense to understand that is no different for any other mammals, cows including.

[@francysguzman6722]

@@haidyn1230 yes it hurts the mom because they are not used to it

[@vornik24]

@Pan - Pan no, not necessarily two hands, but using your full hand, as in the fingers, the palm...

[@Deadcntr]

You should hobble her. I grew up on a dairy farm and we had a device that we called kickers. But often we just used a rope tied just above her knees. When her legs are tied together she can't kick. And if you lean in and put your head against her flank they let down their milk.

[@territn8871]

Precious little Maisy!!! I love her name! Dolly is such a sweet mama. I'm so happy you have Dolly now, and even happier she's got a little girl! Your land is just a perfect place to raise cows! You have a beautiful farm!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Terri TN - thank you, Terri!

[@0rp243]

Aww the puppy is just so cute 🥺 He was the legit fist thing that fought my eye ❤️🥺 Love ur channel and animals

[@heyitsban6852]

I agree

[@xenbuff]

She, the puppy is as she. 😍

[@Zarmiera]

@@xenbuff i thought Joey was male if I remember right?

[@xenbuff]

@@Zarmiera I was pretty sure it was a female but now you got me worried. It's one of two: I was too sleepy the day I heard it or I'm losing my English skills. 😱 I'll need to get back to the day they got the puppy.

[@xenbuff]

@@Zarmiera nope, already checked. Back in the video when they got her, minute 3:14, they were talking about her eyes: "Joey, has got some green coming in on top of HER blue" 😳 Stay safe!!

[@toris4066]

Your sweet family, joyful life and working farm warm my heart. Welcome Maisy!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Tori S - ❤️

[@acgray1972]

I've watched you since the VERY beginning!! You guys are the best! I've enjoyed watching your farm grow. Oh how I aspire to have this one day!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Green eyed Red head - thank you so much!

[@TheMacs1]

This brings back such memories from our first milking!! Especially the sore hands!! That took a while to get used to! Wait until she starts peeing and pooping on you! Colby and I have been married almost 13 years. That won’t be the first time you lose milk! But........ hang in there!! We promise it gets easier and easier the more you do it! We did upgrade to a milking machine now that we have two ladies to milk each morning. Good job y’all. We’ve had huge benefits from having access to raw dairy on the farm, and you will love it too. ❤️

[@nancycowan6109]

Maisie is a lovely name for your new infant. Speaking of infants, your little guy is no longer one. Yikes. Time just flies by. Thanks for sharing all the growth! ❤️

[@ashleypetry1044]

So amazing to see that you guys are almost at 500k subscribers 💙 I’ve been here since about 14k. Your farm is beautiful.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Ashley Petry - thank you, Ashley!

[@jennifersteffen7951]

I've never seen happier children. Keep doing what your doing. Raising them right!❤

[@mursad1137]

Wow Becky is doing a pretty good job for her first time 👍👍👍 Keep at it jake we believe!!!!

[@Ddann04]

She practiced on him 😳

[@idk-ru9mh]

My cows are so stubborn they wont even come to the barn

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

Lol!

[@idk-ru9mh]

Only when i get a bucket of feed will they come running down the hill

[@idk-ru9mh]

They learned how to unlatch the gate so until i get a new lock i now have cows in my yard

[@SweetTikTokLife]

Emma Bruffy Oh lol 😂😂😂 I wish that I could have a farm life like you

[@mollieconstance2159]

Try and milk with more of a twist and pull method a little bit higher on the teet and you can push on the utter and shake it a little to get all the milk to the teets

[@surtu9221]

This was what I was going to say. The only time I successfully milked a cow, and this was a long time ago, I remember having to push my fist gently up into the utter before beginning to pull down

[@jenng2454]

Little Maisy is adorable!!!

[@dilawarzamanjalip7987]

Becky is doing so well for his first time♥️

[@TheGoodHeart1000]

What a sweet family-you’re living a life worth living. Blessings

[@starangel0423]

You guys have come a long way. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey. Can I please suggest you watch the Justin Rhodes KZbin channel. You are sitting way too far on both sides when milking. Justin has a good set up for milking. Also you may want to consider purchasing a small milking machine. You can get a used one which will hold a gallon or two. Also you should purchase a testing kit which allows you to check for mastitis once a week in your cow. Again Justin Rhodes would be a big help with questions you may have. Hes got a great channel and is always willing to help a fellow homesteader. Good luck guys. 😊

[@Aliusmi]

It’s always best to send milk for testing but if you bring the milk to the boiling point three times and let it cool down then drink then it’s safe for drink. But do due tests. Nice to see the seeds start sprouting, would love to know how the fish pond doing. You guys release so many fish in it. Stay healthy and well

[@AvaPotterfieldandFriends]

Oh man, watch out for those kicks! As always ... you all are the smile of my day.

[@yeohmodels]

You guys are awesome! Dolly and Maisie look really happy in that huge field they have.

[@sssamal6716]

All over from India here!!!!waiting every week to find a new vdo of urs....it's so satisfying seeing ur whole family involved in it.......all blessings with you....the best thing u do...is make a lot and lot of people smile with these vdos for sure...thank you❣️❣️lots of love

[@whitehouseonthehill]

SS Samal - thank you ❤️

[@nivlick]

Your editing and cinematography always amazes me. Keep up the great and amazing work. I love that you share your family’s story with us.

[@benelliblast]

Love this channel! So wholesome and down to earth!!! Keep it up!!!

[@Alawwy]

Hello hope you are having a wonderful time during this pandemic! Stay safe!

[@chuckandmax7313]

I just love your family and your little farm. I love how diverse it is with so many different kinds of animals. I wish you would show the peacocks more, I would like to see him with his feathers all standing up and see how beautiful he is. It’s great that we may be getting some peachicks soon. Well give all the boys a big hug from their friends ChuckandMax I’m Chuck and Max is my little black dog. We live in Texas and just moved here from California last month. Our town is a country town in the northeastern corner of the state, we are liking it a lot and it’s very different from living in a big city by the beach. We dont have any animals yet just dogs but I’m hoping we can get some chickens by spring of next year. We still have so much unpacking and getting ourselves settled in we can’t be building a chicken coop yet. See you next time, have a great day.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

ChuckandMax - as soon as we get the aviary done, we’ll get to show off the birds more often

[@PrincessYehudia]

So beautiful! I am so happy to watch your videos again! I didn’t have internet for a little while, as I live way out in the country myself, but I finally get to see some videos on KZbin and I couldn’t be more pleased to see this video of you successfully milking your cow and seeing her beautiful calf! Wow! Bless you all! Great job and thank you for sharing. I just added a couple of baby ducks to my own tiny homestead. I love them!

[@aimeeweenig3079]

Love watching the garden grow!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Aimee Weenig - me too 😀

[@justforyou2920]

That was great guys for being your first time. Everyone did so well and the baby, Maisy, is adorable. I am so impressed with your family. Going from hatching chickens and birds to a full blown farm. You are doing fantastic. Thanks so much for allowing all of us into your wonderful life and family!🙃

[@breannathompson3759]

The name I love the most! I'm just glad nobody got hurt when she kicked. I've been kicked by horses and I know that hurts.

[@lisaarbour6784]

You all did fine for your first time milking! Your calf, Maisie, is beautiful! All of your animals look happy and healthy. Your homestead is beautiful, too! I love to watch your videos!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Lisa Arbour - thank you, Lisa!

[@krystlejane]

Watching yalls channel is a great getaway from the chaos!😍❤️

[@bashlee09]

Aww, I just adopted two cats on Monday and named them Millie and Maisie

[@acgray1972]

White house on the hill I recommend watching Blue Cactus Dairy, and Weed um and Reap. Excellent source of knowledge pertaining to milking!!

[@indicasmama]

You might want to get in touch with homesteader Justin Rhodes. He milks both his cows.

[@kylemilluzzo2434]

I always look forward to when you guys upload! Also, love the name!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Kyle Milluzzo - thanks!

[@bzpch5309]

Congrats on first cow milking

[@whitehouseonthehill]

BZP CH - thank you!

[@laylaholt566]

Almost all ur videos are in my fav playlist. Including this. Also, congrats!

[@mikescamping]

Your videos make me so happy. Thank you.

[@sarahredd276]

Oh I needed a new video from you guys today!! Thank you :) it's been a rough week and your videos relax me!! I am so inspired to get animals and start a garden and just be more self sufficient! We are moving to texas soon and I told my husband we need some land to raise chickens and a garden :) thank you for the awesome videos and sharing your cute family with us!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Sarah Redd - awesome! Good luck on your move!

[@Jamiecharney814]

I've been a fan for years and I just wanted to say I LOVE your videos

[@whitehouseonthehill]

J J - thank you!

[@daniellegoodhart1785]

I’m a city girl and I love your videos but how do you know when to stop since her baby still drinks milk and is hand milking better than machine milking ??

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Danielle Lee - the calf drinks the milk all day long, we just take some in the morning until her udder starts to loosen up and isn't as tight. We want to learn how to hand milk but we may get a machine at some point, but we've never used one.

[@christinavaldez6737]

She can hold back milk for her calf. She’ll just stop dropping milk no matter if they are hand milking or using a milker.

[@shutterchick79]

Dairy cows haven been bred for thousands of years to make much more milk than even two calves can drink. That baby will get plenty of milk.

[@wyattbrisco8334]

Great vid love seeing your farm grow

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Wyatt Brisco - thank you, Wyatt

[@jewelss2371]

Your farm has beautifully come together 💚 The boys are getting sooo big!! Amazing ha?! 13 yrs later milking your first cow together 😍

[@whitehouseonthehill]

JewelsS 23 - that’s right 😀

[@ltrasha7230]

Aww the dog is so cute

[@chavezerika2787]

Stay safe Love From Dallas Tx❤️

[@dylanmacias6430]

Always here seeing your videos

[@sanyok7777]

Everything amazing your family and the farm

[@pritchard_008]

Love your vids,very interesting thanks for the upload👍

[@endangeredwhiteseed]

What a blessing! Raw Milk!

[@johnfrancisquiroz3197]

Dolly's looking 1000% better than when she first came in. Love that Watching you guys made me want to start a little homesread when i finish my college and gotten a job

[@mantiglao2741]

Dolly looks so healthy and beautiful now. Looking forward to see more of Dolly and Maisy... love from PH

[@smellyolegoat150]

Love the name, and love your method for arriving at that name. It's so cool knowing she'll most likely grow up with your family.

[@ellabell6488]

Amazing family love watching your videos and see you all grow together

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Ella Bell - thank you!

[@distnky]

I’ve been subscribed to this channel since almost day one and seeing this “farm” and the emus and all the ducks the new doggy and everything just makes me happy that I’ve been here the whole time

[@whitehouseonthehill]

DistnkY - thank you for following for so long!

[@distnky]

Why thank you from the bottom of my heart for providing me with your amazing content and the heart On my comment ☺️😁

[@tylerkrug7719]

Cute little calf! Dolly is a gorgeous cow!

[@acgray1972]

I love you guys! Your doing such a great job!

[@sherichurch8409]

You guys are great farmers

[@Soapocolypse]

I learn so much from you guys, it was interesting to finally know more about any subject. I've been milking (goats, not cows) for almost 20 years. It was fun watching you learn, along with Dolly, she's learning too. I remember my family's early attempts. We highly recommend a machine! There are some amazing and affordable small machines out there. But you will get the hang of hand milking, if you want to stick with it. Thanks for the videos...I'm shearing sheep today and hopefully hatching ducks tomorrow!

[@annemariefisher1559]

You guys make the best videos I never miss one

[@manvendrasingh154]

U are inspiring thousands of people man. Keep it up and good luck. Lots of love from India 😊

[@savanahmiller5416]

Please make a video and tell us what products you love and which ones you don’t! Also how you make all the enclosures and coops! I really enjoy your videos!

[@AndyPMusic]

Just a couple of tips about milking. You guys need to sit closer to her udder so that your arms and back don't get tired quickly, instead of wearing gloves when milking try just using your hand, sometimes cows (and goats) don't like the feel of it and kick more (this isn't always the case but try using your bare hands at least once or twice to see if she prefers it.), And finally, don't use three fingers to milk her, milk her with your whole hand or as much of your hand as possible. By using three fingers it feels different than a calf nursing which could cause her to kick more often, if you use as much of your hand as possible (4-5 fingers as well as your palm) it mimics the feeling of a calf suckling and makes her less likely to kick. You guys did great fit your first time by the way, I just thought I would give a few tips. P.S you should check out blue cactus dairy goats, weed 'em and reap, and Justin Rhodes, they have great videos on how to milk goats and cows (the rules of milking goats applies to cows as well so the first two channels will help too)

[@shadesilverwing592]

Maisy is an awesome name! love it.

[@estebanpineirodiaz6580]

I love Bamboo!!!!!!! Greetings from Puerto Rico :)

[@elizabethmorgan1723]

Love the channel

[@carmenr5618]

Well now we have a name Maisey welcome little girl....🥰 It also looks like Dolly is getting a bit more comfortable with the milking that's a great sign. Well I just love your videos and look forward to seeing more White House on the Hill! God bless you all.💜💜💜💜💜

[@whitehouseonthehill]

CARMEN ROMAN - thank you ❤️

[@shannonkelly4408]

love your channel

[@whitehouseonthehill]

shannon kelly - thank you!

[@tamzinmenadue4887]

That beautiful calf was born on my birthday ... what a nice present 😁😁😁 I grew up with a jersey herd.. my brother has the farm now

[@poodlemom]

This is absolutely beautiful. I love your channel. It's my dream to retire in a small farm and have farm animals. My family already has a farm but they don't want to let a woman run it sadly. They are firm believers of blue collared jobs. So thank you for posting your videos. It's really a breath of fresh air. Cheers!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

The Poodle Mom - thank you so much, I hope you get your chance!

[@poodlemom]

@@whitehouseonthehill I hope so too! Always looking forward to your videos! ^^ Please take care!

[@littlebopeepcattery2186]

Awww love the name Maisey so much!!

[@ainateer1260]

I don't know if you read the comments this far behind, but a tip for hand milking is grabbing as far up the teat you can between your thumb and index finger (imagine grabbing a broom) and kind of pinch, not hard, but firm enough to keep the milk from going back up the udder from the teat, and then adding the pressure of one finger after another, pushing the milk further down the teat without pulling until you're using your whole hand. Release the pressure just enough to let the milk fill up the teat again and repeat. It's hard to explain but I'm sure you will get the hang of it soon enough! It shouldn't take long until your movements are very minimal and quite fast, best of luck! :) Also, about the massaging of udders I've seen several people mention; It can help her release the milk if she doesn't do it naturally, but if she already does we find it to eventually be necessary for her to drop the milk, making it more difficult and more time consuming to milk. The less you have to massage, the better! By "we" i mean me and my cow-orkers at the small dairy farm I'm working at, the difference it makes is insane. One cow that drops the milk on her own took maybe 5 minutes to milk with machine, and we didn't need to do anything to help her, while another cow that needed to be massaged took at least 15-20 minutes if not longer, and you had to keep massaging her the entire time or she would stop releasing the milk. Of course there were probably other factors as well, but there is still a big difference in time and effort it takes.

[@girlsunday1013]

Great job milking! I love baby's new name. She is a beautiful calf. ❤

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Girl SUNDAY - thank you!

[@faradayfarm4800]

To help with arms! I have a Huge syringe( think funnel) with tubing on the needle end. That tubing runs into a sealed container that sits back a bit(out of kick range) then I milk into the syringe. It is light, easier to hold, and my milk container is covered and can't get kicked! It is a little like the milking machines ad dairies, but much cheaper and has to be run by hand!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

K Snow - interesting. Do you have any pictures or videos of this?

[@faradayfarm4800]

I wasnt sure how to reply with pictures so try this? I hope you find it useful. Watch "May 25, 2020" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqC0nZ2bf7J0rZo

[@faradayfarm4800]

Sometimes you have to lift the funnel up, if there is a dip in the tubing, it is still MUCH easier and lighter than holding a glass jar! I have been watching your emu posts and hatching adventures and am a big fan! We have rescued turkeys, ducks, and multiple chickens. It is always an adventure so thank you for sharing a bit of your adventures with us!

[@JensengTea]

HOLY CRAP MY COMMENT... WAS IN THE VIDEO?! This is so cool!! This video was uploaded on my birthday, too!

[@shannonenbrandon]

Maybe you can by a mini milker? I dont know if they know that in your country, but here in the netherlands almost every dairyfarmer has one. It’s for milking one cow at the time. Its a milking machine but a smal one that you can easy move around. I think dolly will like it. And for you guys its a lot better i think. For the back, kicking, and dolly can give up to 20-30 liters a day about 60-80 days.. so i dont know if your hand can do that and it takes very much time. Because you have to do it twice a day. But i love your videos!! and greetings from the netherlands

[@itslit6232]

The puppy is sooooooo cute 😍😍🐶

[@kcjc96]

Beautiful video!

[@beluugawhale]

I didn't check up on your channel for a while! I'm so thrilled to see how much your farm has grown (since when have you had pigs and dogs?? They're adorablee)

[@Niceplaylist1]

Great job guys... love love your home style living.😍

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Nobody - thank you

[@Dee-tm5ui]

We have an aussie shepherd she is a blue merl. Lily and she is 7 years old now. So fluffy when they are puppies 😍

[@criaderoelgallochologovea8293]

Bonito perro saludos a toda tu familia

[@yeet9301]

Love your video’s!!!

[@domzjb5053]

13 years, lovely!!

[@judygees439]

Gosh , that looked like backbreaking work.Well done both of you. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Cate7451]

A wooden milking stool might be best. Wood has more flex to it and triple legs are more stable. I really like the name Maisey!

[@lalalaalol]

I LOVE these videos!

[@Sandy98741]

You guys did a great job on the garden. 😀

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Jersey Girl - thank you!

[@treelynn1533]

Excellent job!

[@cow2196]

The calf is so adorable. I just bought a new calf

[@VibesWithPlants]

Such a good looking Jersey calf!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Chelsea - thank you!

[@ACO-Amy]

Great first time for both of you! I love the name Maizie too! 😀

[@buttkhatija9256]

I love your puppy joey