Livestock-breeds pages cover milk cows.
Dairy & Homestead Animals
How do I milk a cow by hand?
Wash the udder, sit on the cow's right side, grasp a teat between thumb and forefinger to seal off the top, then squeeze down sequentially with remaining fingers to express milk. Alternate teats. A skilled milker can milk a Jersey in 8-15 minutes. Practice patience — both you and the cow need to learn the routine.
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