I Trained A Heifer Cow to Milk (her fist time) Instant Success

We decided to make Polly (who recently had her first calf and is in milk) a milk cow. We document the training process over several days starting from zero to her being a tame milk cow.
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[@anthonythompson4196]

i would love to thank all of youre beautiful family for keeping me going and getting me past my cancer . ive had Head and neck Cancer with Chemo and Radio therapy over the last two years .Every time jve had a moment ive watched youre family which has inspjred me to turn my tiny bacm garden into a little crop area . Thankyou , God bles you all xx

[@marybethsmarvellouslife4490]

Justin, would you be willing to consider adding a “Watch this video next” link in the corner of the video? As a suggestion for today, Surprise’s Birth..? Or a link to another milking training? Love all the content! Thank you for sharing!

[@ef5842]

I'd be interested in having this, too.

[@StoneKathryn]

Polly's surprise birth of calf is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGangWmKdtiGa8U.

[@inspireonly4289]

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[@phanorkner]

Someone call the Hoof GP, that cow needs a hoof trim! ;)

[@CrystalGuinn]

I really like the no kick hip bar that Jess from Roots and Refuge has for her girls. Might make it safer for the kids.

[@Boreddum]

24hrs in a day and you’re uploading 7 min videos 🤦 smh

[@palmettopurist5549]

How many videos have you posted this week? None?

[@GossMania]

Love your videos and watching you carry your little one around on your back. So nice watching the kiddos help with the animals on the homestead. Many blessings from a homestead mama of 7.

[@CM-sy3to]

Animals are unpredictable regardless of how "tame". Infants should not be strapped to anyone's back when milking or a lot of other farm chores. Children should not be in pens with grown hogs. I raised my kids on a homestead, but one has to be smart about the risks involved in handling a 1600 lb. animal.

[@paulatwood998]

@@CM-sy3to I'm in full agreement with what you just stated !

[@jamesmehigan2407]

Um..if she's had a calf, she ain't no HEIFER...

[@rebelheart8446]

something we do on our farm(because we have many half jerseys and jerseys and brown swiss) we handle the baby's udders from the time the are small as well as halter training that way when it comes time to train to a chute it's not something they feel they need to fight

[@southloupriverhomestead4696]

I know your trying a new style blog. Just wanted you to know I miss the old style longer day in the life of the Rhodes.

[@diannemiller4754]

Looking good 👍 you and your family are the best. Happy Easter!

[@cherie3128]

Thank you so much for making this video. I am in the exact same situation. My heifer had a calf and I want to milk her but it’s her first calf and she’s never been milked. I feel more confident that I can milk her after watching this.🙂🙂

[@EriktionEBW]

Just get kicked for a few days!

[@yeagerxp]

@@EriktionEBW LOL

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

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[@ef5842]

Amazing cow. Amazing farming method. Thanks for sharing. Lovely family.

[@rekoee]

Fist time ? 🤣 OG youtuber Justin even messes up sometimes.

[@siamstation]

From a viewing point of view, that was a fun video to watch. When I was your younger kids age, my dad used to milk a cow for the family. Then when my eldest child was a bub, we used to have fresh cow's milk again. Something special about having milk straight from the cow. Blessings from Australia.

[@kl1958]

What breed of cow is Polly? Looks like a Dexter? You are a brave man to leave horns on her. God Bless! Happy Easter!

[@petepeterson2504]

She is half jersey half American milking devon

[@margaretrash2914]

I was wondering the same thing, and was disappointed to see there wasn't a response to the question. I think she might be an American Milking Devon.

[@brendagervais5566]

That is absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing

[@amywhitaker7256]

Are you thinking of keeping her? will she keep getting bred by her daddy and all calves are immediately to be food? Are you thinking of getting another bull? So many questions. You could also sell her to a family who needs a milk cow. I know you have a heifer saved for a future milk cow. I do know she was so much easier than to train than her wild eye mama Flossie

[@tonygrimes13]

Justin Rhodes stated in his newsletter of 15th April that they plan to sell her with her calf as a family milk cow.

[@kimcritchfield5796]

I train people in a suburban Herdshare. They have never milked. This was great on not getting kicked!! 💕

[@Mindy56743]

Are you going to keep her and milk her for your family or are you planning to sell her to another homestead. I think many homesteading families would love to have her. Even with her getting breed to early the way she has been raised and her mom and the bull go to her favor.

[@LiveGrowRescue]

He's harvesting her in a couple of months. Her and her mother I believe as well. Very sad.

[@Mindy56743]

@@LiveGrowRescue I understood that in a video a while ago. He is putting forth a lot of effort for a cow he is going to butcher unless he is needing content for a video. If that is the reason I believe he is giving a lot of soft hearted people mixed messages.

[@tonygrimes13]

@@LiveGrowRescue Justin Rhodes stated in his newsletter of 15th April that they plan to sell her with her calf as a family milk cow.

[@takeitslowhomestead5218]

Nice work! Thanks for teaching us!

[@oldbear6813]

Do y'all have someone trim hooves or do y'all do it yourselves?

[@shanegarnetti3755]

You should hike that sling for your kiddo up higher. Looks like that is killer for your lower back. Love the videos!

[@beckytaul4355]

Great. Justin you would be so proud. My husband Johnny and I Becky are almost finished with our chicshaw. With some help from our son. 🤗🙏🏻❤️

[@kallasusort2986]

Beautiful cows and your kids are great learners from a great teacher.

[@marygordon3032]

Love this, thanks Justin and Jonah! Blessings ✅✅✅👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

[@jacksonsfarm8458]

Wow that was fast considering I didn’t start right after she calved you going to keep here for a milk cow

[@tonygrimes13]

Justin Rhodes stated in his newsletter of 15th April that they plan to sell her with her calf as a family milk cow.

[@masonrood]

Justin, what brand is your hat??

[@stanleygallman7800]

Hopefully other Homesteaders have been paying attention over the years. I knew it way back when that you were not just interviewing other farmers! You were educating yourself about how to farm and farm well. Justin Rhoades you really are deserving of success because you have truly put in the work.

[@ef5842]

I wish my Mom would have talked about life on the farm, but we grew up differently, and I think that was the intent, so we could grow up differently. However, she didn't realize that if she had talked about life on the farm, we would have related to her better.She just passed 10 days ago, and was 99 and a half. One key to her long life was to take care of us and herself first, and spend more time looking forward and preparing for new days to come, than looking back. That is what she said. One farm element that I think your whole family would enjoy is an outdoor Sauna. Mom did have that on her parent's farm, and My Dad also grew up with a residential, backyard Sauna. Then he put an electric powered steam Sauna in our house separate from the two regular bathrooms. But, on a farm, an outdoor one is better.

[@lydialloyd9677]

hi love you'r video's! have a GREAT day! :)

[@9realitycheck9]

On our ranch, a *heifer is a female bovine that has not dropped a calf.* Then after it drops, its a cow...

[@judyseverson4823]

No, when a heifer drops it’s first calf the mother is called a first calf heifer, then after she calves the second time she is considered a cow.

[@tonygrimes13]

@@judyseverson4823 If it's producing milk ten it's a cow.

[@judyseverson4823]

I guess we will have to agree to disagree, we milked on the family farm as a third generation dairy operation. After 30 years of being involved cattle were always referred to as this way, with our veterinarians, feed reps and any other professionals involved. Maybe it is different working as homesteaders? Have a blessed day.

[@cindybickford9939]

Your kids will do great taming the calf

[@terryekinch6592]

You trained a heifer to milk? lol. Not criticizing, just laughing (with you) because I've done that myself.

[@jpennturner]

Do you trim your cows hooves?

[@cicy8167]

Wouldn't it make sense to keep her as your next milk cow? She could replace the cow that has the issues with her udder getting mastitis. Just a thought.

[@tonygrimes13]

Justin Rhodes stated in his newsletter of 15th April that they plan to sell her with her calf as a family milk cow.

[@cicy8167]

@@tonygrimes13 Thank you.

[@blessedfarmhousemama273]

Love watching your videos!! But what happened to the longer videos?

[@oldbear6813]

They've migrated over to their paid platform (Abundance Plus, I think it's called).

[@americanhottopics7373]

How old are they when you need to separate the calf from the dairy cow? And do you try to milk a little before you separate for practice? I guess it’d be easier if you told me what your milking schedule is. My milk cow just calved yesterday and want to milk her for personal use later. Please help. Lol

[@JotheezJO]

i was refreshing youtrube and saw 1minute ago on your video ....clicked as fast as i could ....

[@AKjung-tp9ps]

Informative vedio. @justinrhodes can you make a vedio based on before pregnancy of cow what to do and what shouldn't. that would also really help me out from 🇳🇵 nepal you fan.

[@yophotoman]

Had to look it up, was confused. Heifer, noun: a young female cow that has not borne a calf.

[@brachashighhopeshomestead226]

"FIST TIME?" that's the right word, she's leg punching!

[@janetwithers7427]

That was fast training. The calf is very frisky. Ha. 💖

[@95KIPPIE]

If you have the calf out suckling on the mother, only give that calf one nipple and you milk the other three. Calf will know better and the mother will also know that you have control of all three

[@CoyoteMuleOwned]

So she's not a heifer anymore if she's had a calf she's just a cow. :) I enjoy your videos just found them.

[@dukeofistria5712]

Do you always throw first few drops of milk away? Before milking to the bucket?

[@lafingpiggon2035]

While you're training the mother to be milked. You can socialize the calf so it's used to being touched on the stomach and teets.

[@QamarAbbas-fc5lk]

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[@katiewhittlenichelson3503]

Oh my stars, come to our farm. I need help so badly! Our cows about to be beef. 😭

[@sandieweatherup]

Just wondering why you dont use the cow cant kick bar that Jess and Miah use?

[@kellyanndyer730]

That’s amazing

[@noahsizemore1275]

Put strong dog collars on each leg then hook two big double hook together then she can't kick

[@angelasheppard7197]

Nice job!

[@brianwood586]

If the calf is beside cow likely let cow drop her mom ok down better

[@louisecamm9058]

Hi Justin - just a question - how long after the birth of the the calf can you start milking the cow? Thanks

[@richellebuehner1460]

I was wondering the same thing

[@rizkiaputriharsoyo]

Nice baby always cary on daddy backs 😍

[@solomicrobe]

Heifer: n. a young female cow that has not borne a calf.

[@dauntlessdivine2627]

"her FIST time"....??? this is a typo right

[@pamelap7841]

Wouldn't this animal now be a "Cow" since she'd had a baby? A heifer is a female that has not had offspring.

[@Johnnnnnnayyy]

She is a.first time heifers now.

[@momsterwong9088]

Have you ever tried the "cow cufflink" ..."cow can't kick bar" (Roots & Refuge uses that) so the cow can't kick you or the bucket?

[@diannevaldez8670]

Isn't Justin where roots and refuge got the idea for the hip bar?

[@adapoole4515]

Polly is a great milk cow.

[@helengarrett6378]

Good job!

[@matthewcater821]

Cow not heifer.

[@peterwashburn544]

Right?! That’s what I thought. Thank you

[@pcnews0852]

From Bangladesh

[@cariepickerell5334]

Question? Why not a kick bar?

[@fastsetinthewest]

You probably heard of the famous Texas cowboy Charlie Goodnight (1836-1929). He had a steer named Old Blue that led about 8 trail drives. Goodnight is a good historic figure. He once crossed the Brazos River near Elm Creek in 1863, West of Fort Worth, Texas. River had dried up. He crossed a 20x100 mile stretch of dead Buffalo. All dead from the drought. He said in his book that the blow-flies were horrendous. COWS are very intelligent. You may have a keeper in the milk cow. Eaglegards...

[@lbar4759]

Loved it

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Love the Calf Name. That's what I've called it from Birth lol Surprise! My she learned to milk so easy. So what are you going to do with her now that you have trained her to milk? Love Your Videos. Peace from WV

[@dr.rev.lindabingham]

Blessings to all!

[@kimkerley4218]

Love y’all ❤️ from Tennessee

[@jeffreyheaton1217]

Rabbit video update

[@adamalghazali2816]

3:48 👍 ‏ you’re okay

[@StoneKathryn]

I thought a heifer was a cow that hadn't had a calf yet? Great training of her to the stanchion. I like that you named the calf Surprise because he sure was. Thanks for this Justin. Happy Easter Rhodes family!🙏🐣🐰

[@eliseedwards2425]

She is considered a heifer until her second calf

[@StoneKathryn]

@@eliseedwards2425 Thanks for explaining this. I didn't really know for sure where the name change happened.

[@lleestimer2547]

you all made that look so easy!!

[@karenladwig3856]

I really enjoyed your video!

[@carrieashley6465]

She half mom and she look be great milk cow you'll have a lot more milk for for all those growing and you and your wife it plus for all of you

[@tonygrimes13]

Justin Rhodes stated in his newsletter of 15th April that they plan to sell her with her calf as a family milk cow.

[@jeshurunfarm]

Y'all are being busy. Respect from Africa 🇿🇦

[@J_bar_S_Photography]

When i first seen the thumbnail for this video i thought that was studmuffin and i was like Justin........you're fixing to have big have problems lol haha

[@MsCaterific]

Good content. Too short.

[@shushywilson6351]

You make it look so easy

[@kaycampbell8532]

I wish you'd keep Polly. She's so sweet and beautiful. Just look at the pretty baby she gave you!❤

[@koyumde-atthevillage-8213]

👍👍👍🐮🐮💐💐

[@kellyanndyer730]

Is he gonna have mil

[@jillyd2807]

🇬🇧 I never ever get bored of watching your videos!! 👏👏👏 🐮

[@Miguel195211]

Buy a cow immobilized/ anti kick bar. It might save you guys from injury.

[@gailbrault9251]

So interesting.

[@TheBanjoman]

Love your farm and informative & entertaining blogs

[@AmandakailynnAllen]

Great training video! Is their anyone that trims cattles hoofs around you?

[@learnaswegrow-CA]

This was an awesome way to share the progress with us! Thank you!!! Loved being able to watch the heifer learn as each day went by!

[@ilzitek2419]

Almost 1 mil …

[@leahr.2620]

Got milk?😉

[@jackiebinns6205]

Oh lord consistency is the key and every farmer knows that ! If they don't they soon will !!

[@Dee.C]

Spry little calf . I miss the day we got hole , raw milk .

[@ericpark8956]

Apron wearing, permaculture heifer samurai master

[@dianebyrum3696]

This has always been done, need to milk all animals in pasture.

[@SeagullAmIOne]

jonah doesnt sook like he likes those horns lol That chair is awesome too!

[@rrittenhouse]

That was freaking awesome LOL.

[@EHCBunny4real]

You did a great job training her to the stantion. Are you planning to keep her as a milking cow? I thought she was going to "freezer camp."

[@tonygrimes13]

Justin Rhodes stated in his newsletter of 15th April that they plan to sell her with her calf as a family milk cow.

[@melsvrensen5444]

How much did the pole barn cost?

[@debbie2663]

🙏🏻❤️👍🏻😃

[@eminismail8363]

🤔🤔🤔🤔