The Jersey cow in its current pure-bred form has been a feature of the Island’s landscape for more than 200 years, following a ban on the importation of live animals or semen which has ensured the purity of a breed in its Island home. Although a small breed, the Jersey is one of the most productive dairy cows and has an amazing ability to adapt to wide-ranging conditions – a characteristic which has led to exports of live animals to countries around the world. Jersey cows can trace their ancestr

Ever wondered what it actually looks like to milk a Jersey cow from start to finish? In today’s video we take you inside our real-life milking routine here at Roots & Rabbits Homestead — from prepping the stanchion, to cleaning the udder, to running the milk machine, and finally pouring up that fresh A2 milk. Our Jersey cow is a huge blessing to our homestead, but she’s also a big responsibility. Rain, shine, freezing cold, tired or not… she still needs milked. This is the real, honest routine t