OUR DAIRY COWS
THE JERSEY GUERNSEY CREAM MAKERS
A Bit About Our Spoiled Mama Cows
Our dairy cows are Purebred Jerseys, some with a kiss of Golden Guernsey. We started with the blessing of two purebred Jersey mamas, Ida and Truffle.. because a cow always needs a friend, it's just best to have two! Truffle appeared to have been kissed with Guernsey somewhere in her past genetics, she was beautifully tri-colored painted with sable and white patched into her Jersey fawn. Ida & Truffle were seasoned dairy cows, we purchased them already bred, they were health tested, clean, cleared and free from disease. Ida and Truffle were our most beloved matriarchs, they taught us how to be (cow) dairy farmers, they were amazing mamas, loved their babes, grand babes, and their entire herd, they provided much nourishment to so many families, they began our herd that we have today.
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Jersey Cows produce the richest, creamiest milk of all cow breeds. You will see that for yourself when you collect your bottles of raw, unpasteurized, non-homogenized, Jersey milk. The delicious cream will rise at the top of your bottle.
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Guernsey Cows produce a golden in color of creamy milk. Very closely related to Jersey Cows, the Guernseys are also well known for their creamy, whole fat milk.
OUR HERDSHARE PROGRAM
TO CONSUME RAW MILK IN CO
THE WAY IT WORKS IN COLORADO
How much does it cost?
We are a Raw Milk Dairy, and we HERDSHARE, by way of the Colorado Senate Bill 05-055. Families buy a percentage of the dairy herd and pay boarding dues, that help to feed and care for the herd, thus.. entitling share families to an equal percentage of milk production.
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(COW) HerdShare prices are as follows:
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$50.00 Initial one time fee to buy your share (includes your meet and greet dairy tour with us, your purchase contract and boarding agreements, and our half gallon glass jar usage for your milk bottling).
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Plus monthly boarding dues, that support costs for feeding, housing and caring for the dairy herd:
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$75.00 per month per full share (1 gallon* of milk per week, peak season).
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$40.00 per month per half share (1/2 gallon* of milk per week, peak season).
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We NO LONGER offer (GOAT) HerdShares.
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*PLEASE UNDERSTAND, you are NOT buying milk. You are buying into a dairy herd and paying boarding dues to help house, feed and care for the herd. The exact milk amount of a share, is dependent upon total collection of milk supply, divided equally amongst share holders. Our cows are dry for 60-90 days between February, March and April. They begin calving in April through May. Once colostrum is cleared to the calves and the milk is ready for consumption, we will begin sharing fresh milk again (usually mid April). So long as you are a herd share member, you are responsible to pay your monthly boarding dues, even during the dry season.
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(Fees are subject to change without advanced notice.)