#23 - Hamilton - Jersey Steer lived a good life

6 X 6 Oil on mounted canvas $100

Includes shipping and insurance US

This is Hamilton and he was raised by Audrey who lives in upstate New York. Hamilton lived a great life on her farm until he was 18 months old and then fulfilled his destiny of filling a freezer. Hamilton is the epitome of what we, small scale farmers, desire of our animals. A nurtured, cared for life with a dignified ending, continuing to nurture those that cared for them. The cycle of life.
I have come to discover that Audrey is a remarkable young woman with values and intellect that far exceed her youth. She is also lactose intolerant and like a number of people who suffer with this issue, came to discover that fresh milk is perfectly digestible. The purchase of a family milk cow brought all kinds of changes to her and her family and you can read about it HERE on her blog. Our numbers are growing....
Genesis 2:7

Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.

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#19 - Dudley With an Attitude - Jersey bull portrait

6X8 oil on mounted canvas $100

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Meet Dudley. AKA Youstis. Owned by Oscar. Loaned to Karen. All live in Alabama.
If YOU lived in Alabama, the only way you could legally enjoy the delightful benefits and nutrition of fresh milk would be to raise the cow yourself. No where is it legal to sell it for human consumption.
In Texas, however, fresh (unpasteurized) milk is legal to sell, providing the dairy meets strict sanitary guidelines and gets certified. There are at least 3 dairies like this within 20 miles of me. Another way to enjoy fresh milk would be to join a farm co-op. Individuals purchase a share of the farms animals and/or produce. Not only do they share in the consumption of the produce, but they often share in the costs and actual production (hoeing, picking, milking, etc). In some states the legality of these co-ops have come under scrutiny. Fortunately in Texas, the rights of individuals to choose what nutrition they put in their bodies is still recognized.
Update on Aunt Abbey: As I reported earlier, we sold both of Aunt Abbey's 5 month old bull calves, and the same day we purchased 2 more babies from the sale barn. Both calves immediately got serious diarrhea (scours), though, partly because this cow's milk is about 33% cream - too rich for baby tummies. So I decided to milk the cow myself, separate the the cream, and then bottle feed the calves for a couple weeks until their digestive systems mature. As a result, I am tied to the farm, milking twice a day - which means clean the cow and equipment twice a day. AND feed the calves twice a day, plus in-between-feeding of electrolytes. AND then find someone to help consume all this EXTRA milk and cream!!!! I am freezing some of it, but Abbey makes 2 1/2 gallons of milk a day, 1/3 of it cream. The calves are only getting a 1 1/2 gallons right now. The fridge is full. But the CALVES are doing well, and that's good.....I'm tired.
Deuteronomy 8:18

But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.

If you are interested in this painting, click here to send me an email. I accept checks and Paypal. I can also arrange LAYAWAY. To view my latest paintings on Daily Painters go HERE. To view larger paintings, go to my Website HERE. To view a wealth of OTHER Texas Artists, enjoy THIS site!