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| Ann2144 |
Posted - Dec 01 2010 : 4:46:28 PM
I have a lot of arthritis in my hands and I am doubting I would be able to milk a cow or goat to the extent they require it. Do any of you use an automatic milking system? and what kind is it?
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| Ann2144 |
Posted - Dec 04 2010 : 3:17:12 PM
Hi Sherrye, actually, that is not my maiden name. (My kids fathers name) when I remarried I kept it to keep the association for the children. Now they are grown I have nearly decided to discontinue it. My dad was a truck painter for Weyerhaeuser, we lived out near the bridge on Coos River. My mom never worked. I was in the marching band for Steve Prefontaines funeral. My older brother was just a year ahead of me in school, graduated in 1976. Such a small small world.
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| sherrye |
Posted - Dec 04 2010 : 07:40:16 AM
goodmorning to you all, i am very excited to find a new west coast farmgirl. ann looked atyour profile. i saw your lastname before you were married. i know the name. do you have a sister or brother older than you? did your folks have a business in coos bay? i helped open the coos head food coop in north bend. i also opened the hurry back lunch parlor in the 1960s early 70s. its still open in a new spot its called the blue heron now. i have only been back a few times. the town went downhill when the bottom fell out of logging. hope you are having fine days. it snowed last night. so ann my last name was moore. sherry moore in school. i was in school with steve prefontaine. happy days sherrye
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Dec 03 2010 : 5:02:32 PM
I use a surge milker to milk Mona..I only have arthritis in my knees but it still helps alot. I got mine (reconditioned) from portablemilkers.com. They have goat and cow set ups both. I have been very happy with mine for 5 years.
Jenny in Utah
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| Ann2144 |
Posted - Dec 03 2010 : 2:54:34 PM
OH MY Goodness!! Such a small world! I went to Marshfield high and graduated in 1977. I am 51, almost 52 so you were ahead of me. Wow, I am amazed!! I left Coos Bay in 1977 and moved to Tacoma WA. I have only been back once to visit. All my family moved back to texas, save a nephew I have here. I am almost speechless!! What a treasure for me to find you!! WE may have to visit even if I don't get your calf!!
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| sherrye |
Posted - Dec 02 2010 : 8:41:25 PM
ok now you really have my attention. i am 59 grew up in coos bay. my dad was a commercial salmon fisherman out of charleston. i went to marshfield high. quit school left home at 16. moved to roseburg. do we know each other???lol happy days sherrye
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| Ann2144 |
Posted - Dec 02 2010 : 7:50:11 PM
Hey Sherrye, as you can guess I am bustin at the seams to get the details worked out. I am just so tickled to even be this close to having a "farm!" Its about 30 miles south of Tacoma - where we live. I grew up in Coos Bay, Or. I just love Oregon, but no real reason to move back there, Almost all my family is really from Texas. Too darn hot there!
I am willing to wait for your little baby, it may take me at least that long to get ready for her. (if it IS a her! LOL)
Lets keep in touch! I might even mosey down one weekend to take a look at what you are doing so I can copy some of your technique!
PS, I been a milkaholic my whole life!
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| sherrye |
Posted - Dec 02 2010 : 6:41:48 PM
i meant to add i am in bend oregon. right in the middle of the state. in the high desert. where mt. bachelor ski resort is and smith rock for climbing. sherrye
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| sherrye |
Posted - Dec 02 2010 : 6:40:00 PM
ann, that is so fun for you and a fine farmgirl you are. out there making it happen. now mind you the baby is not born yet. i may be able to help you find a cow. we have a share herd dairy here close by. they are very nice folks. she is selling calves and heifers right now. i am very excited for you. i dont pay for my pastures. i share the milk eggs veggies cheese butter beef chicken pork with those who share the land with us. so everyone wins. keep me posted. go to kfc also. happy days sherrye
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| Ann2144 |
Posted - Dec 02 2010 : 4:57:50 PM
Sherrye!!!!! I have a friend who has 22 acres, she may lease me 5!! I might be able to get your baby!! OH Wow!! You can't imagine how excited I am! She and her husband have a huge garden every year, I can have chickens and cows and alpacas and mohair bunnies and and and.!!!
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| Ann2144 |
Posted - Dec 02 2010 : 08:26:23 AM
Hi Sherrye,
I don't have a farm yet! Where are you at? I will have to get a move on to be ready for a baby! Thank you so much for thinking of me. Are you just leasing space on other peoples farms for your cows? That is a really good idea and maybe I need to look into that.
Thank you again for your information!
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| sherrye |
Posted - Dec 02 2010 : 06:30:41 AM
ann, if you go to the website keepingafamilycow.com they have an auction site and a machine milker site. the folks on there are very helpful. they know cows. you can go to the tree of knowledge and learn great things now. i am working on my medicine case now. i have a metal suitcase with shelves i just got. i am going to put all my meds in it. then i am portable. i have cows on three farms right now. your not far from me. i am breeding my mid size jersey to my dexter bull. if she has a heifer i will be selling the calf. she would be a good milker and easy to keep and train. they are smaller and gentle. just a thought. if you come this way come see us. we have rv parking and fun mountains. i love goats and how joyful and loving they are. but i just love cow milk just love it. i was raised on it. as i type i am having rich sweet coffee with my belles cream yum. happy days sherrye
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| Ann2144 |
Posted - Dec 01 2010 : 8:11:15 PM
Thank You SO MUCH Sherry, I knew there had to be a way. Where would I look to buy this type of milker? Of course, I am in the hoping stage, still have to get the animal!! This gives me one step closer to my dream! YAY!
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| sherrye |
Posted - Dec 01 2010 : 7:04:31 PM
hi ann, i have osteo arthritis. i use a surge belly milker. mine is set up for goats or cow. i have done both with it. it is easy and easy to clean. i also have a side can type. for get the name. i like it too but lots of parts. the surge is easy with my cow belle. then i carry it yo the house on a golf cart. then i have a dolly cart inside the house to get it to the kitchen. milk is heavy the can is heavy. i use carts to get the milk where i need it. i cannot milk by hand. ouch just my thoughts happy days sherrye
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