Milk My Feral Cow or Die Trying! 😬

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Meet Maybe, my 4 year old, feral, beef Dexter cow. She's lived a life untouched, and untamed. Because of that, I've been told by everyone that it's too late for her to become a dairy cow...but we'll see about that!

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I'm Anne of All Trades. In NASHVILLE, I have a woodworking, blacksmithing and fabrication shop, a selection of furry friends, and an organic farm. Whether you've got the knowledge, tools, time or space to do the things you've always wanted to do, everything is "figureoutable."

I became "Anne of All Trades" out of necessity. With no background in farming or making things, I wanted to learn to raise my own food, fix things when they break and build the things I need.

8 years ago I got my first pet, planted my first seed and picked up my first tool.

My goal is to learn and share traditional techniques and skills while showing my peers how to get from where they are to where they want to go, how to do the things they are passionate about, and what can be done TODAY to engage their own community and grow deep roots.

Whether it's carving spoons, making my own hand tools, restoring my antique truck or growing heirloom tomatoes, the farm and workshop definitely keep me busy and support - whether financially through Patreon, through shopping my affiliate links, through buying merchandise, plans or project videos, or even just liking, commenting, and sharing my content with others helps me GREATLY to keep producing quality content to share.

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[nutsbutdum]

The nosey donkey trying to get in the action at 0:39 made me chuckle😂

[deboz]

First time ever hearing about a feral cow. Learned something new today. 😊

And I remember decades ago when milk purchased from the grocery store actually had flecks of butter/cream in it and would actually coat the sides of the ‘glass jar’!
(Yep! I’m that old!😅)

[highfive]

You have the patience of a saint, girl. Nice work.

[clifc]

"You want me to put my head where?!???" After a week of trying ?Sucklecess"! Congratulations, dont tell Anne she's wasting her time or can't do something. What a strong, smart Lady,
Adam, great video. Thank You

[darkwing]

Extremely cool! It was lovely watching her gradually get comfortable with you.

I love Temple Grandin's work. Her idea of using gentle pressure (squeeze chute) to calm down herd animals is so interesting. There's another (much less practical) invention called the Wheat Pressure Box which was invented for taming mustangs. Grandin did a write up of it on her website.

Years ago we were helping someone draw blood from a crazy ass mare who was not putting up with it at all. We finally placed her against a solid wall, and then we lined up and leaned quietly on her flank. She settled down enough so they could draw the blood. At the time I thought we were restraining her, but after learning about Grandin's work, I think we were mostly helping her calm down.

Another approach is Tellington TTouch massage. It was invented for horses, but it's also been used on cattle and dogs.

[rhpsoregon]

Congratulations on gaining her trust. Temple Grandin is such an amazing person. I was never diagnosed with autism - when I was a kid they just said "Something's not right with that boy". Watching that movie and reading some of her writing, allowed me to see myself in a new light and seek a therapist that could help me.

[ThesouthernHomestead]

You are such a beautiful person inside and out. It’s a joy to watch you showcase your life on the homestead. I know it’s not easy day to day, but I hope you continue to feel the love others have for you. Your personality is very high energy and lighthearted while still being honest and vulnerable with your struggles. You have no idea how much it all helps me to feel like it’s okay to struggle with the garden, or learning how to homestead or whatever the task is. I so appreciate your videos! ❤

[kpmathis]

The updated thumbnail is hilarious! You are courageous, that is For Sure!

[petecilione]

Yay Anne. You’re a force to be reckoned with

[lydia]

That is awesome!! Anne, thank you for sharing your journey with us, and congratulations on gaining the trust of your cow!

[robinbutler]

YOU Are A BLESSING! thank you so much for sharing all that you share.

[flyingpigpreserve]

Way to go. You made her feel good and safe. Now look how tame she is. Peace from WV

[One_Crazy_Dog_Mum]

Yay Anne, perseverance pays off 🐂. Now what else can we tell you you can’t do? 😂

[remydanielgeorges]

La patience et l'amour envers ces animaux . Peut faire des merveilles. Vous avez les deux en vous. Et en plus vous les respecter. Bonne continuation dans vos projets.

[domy]

I love Temple Grandin <3 she was so cool!

[simonr]

Anne, a huge congratulations to you upon taking your time and the patience to be able to help your WILD ONE!!!. I really hope that you contacted the previous owners and dropped them the video of you being a total success with the milking of the wild one. It's also fantastic to see that Adam and you are still together and I hope and pray that you are both blessed with each others companionship for many many more years to come!!!. As always guy's 💯% 👍 🇬🇧.
P.s guy's what's the status on the school building? It's been a while since we had any news from you 😊

[christinefrances]

As a retired special ed teacher of those with autism, I really loved this video. I so admire Temple Grandin. Just discovered your site.

[jannafolsom]

Y'all. I'm here stocking the camper for a 2 week lake trip (much needed). I'm listening and have to look when Annie's quiet. I literally yelled at the first miss, BE QUICK GIRL!
My husband side eyes 👀 me

[kathleenyes-cpuf]

“Well, we tried. We’ll try again later”
Then the music and victory!
This was awesome! I have older Dexter cows I bet would let me if I was smart about it. Yay you and Temple Grandin. Ryan Rose the horse guy too

[KamandD]

Gosh woman. You are such an inspiration. I love your channel. I came here for the woodwork a couple years back but I now have miniature silkie fainting goats and now I want cows!!! Thank you for all you share with us.