Miles Smith Farm

05/30/2026

"What type of cow is that?" asked Jane, a visitor to Miles Smith Farm, pointing to Merry. When I told her Merry was a dairy calf, Jane's follow-up stopped me cold: "When will you start milking her?"
Where to begin? For starters, Merry is a he—a steer. Jane's question, though, revealed a common and charming misconception: Cows simply fill up with milk on their own, like vending machines restocked overnight.
https://milessmithfarm.com/blog/the-truth-about-milking-cows

05/25/2026

After 24 years raising cattle, you'd think I'd be unaffected by Finn, the friendly steer who walks over looking for scratches, or when Owen B, a Scottish Highland steer, regards me with those big eyes.

This Memorial Day, those simple pleasures feel like something to hold close. A peaceful morning, a job we love, animals who trust us—none of it comes free. It was bought by people who never came home to mornings like ours. We owe them a quiet kind of gratitude.

This weekend, we remember those whose sacrifice makes that good fortune possible.

05/18/2026

Which do you love? Cattle or horses? Back in the day, horses were the go-to form of transportation, pulling carts and wagons. Horses, because they’re fast, run away when spooked. Most cattle are lazy and take a gentler approach. https://milessmithfarm.com/blog/which-do-you-love-cattle-or-horses

05/11/2026

“Do you remember which cow charged me?” I asked husband Bruce.

“It was a red one,” he said.

When we started raising cattle, keeping track of individuals in our 50-head herd was essential. So we assigned numbers and put ear tags on each bovine. The tags didn’t bother the animals and made identification easy. Problem solved—almost. https://milessmithfarm.com/blog/when-you-love-cows-of-course-you-name-them

05/07/2026

Several years ago, our cattle were grazing in a leased pasture in Gilmanton when the farm owner decided to replace the barn roof.
The old shingles and nails came off the roof and landed in the pasture. He cleaned up afterward, but a stray nail or two may have slipped through.
Stepping on a nail is bad, but the bigger worry is that a curious cow might eat one. Cattle aren’t picky chewers. They sweep up grass like a vacuum cleaner, and whatever’s mixed in goes down the hatch. The result is something called “hardware disease,” and it’s exactly as unpleasant as it sounds. A nail or wire piercing one of the cow’s four stomach chambers can cause infection or worse. https://milessmithfarm.com/blog/how-to-save-a-cow-s-life-with-a-magnet

05/07/2026

Are you ready to take this bottle fed Scottish Highland bull calf home? We've just reduced his price. Check him out here:

Prepare to be captivated by this adorable Scottish Highland bottle-fed calf

04/26/2026

After a long, snowy winter, it’s time to do a happy dance and welcome warmer days. If you don’t know how to dance, the cattle can show you the bovine style. Every spring, when I let the cows onto a new pasture, they kick up their heels, bounce into the air, and dash for the best patch of grass. https://milessmithfarm.com/blog/spring-cow-dancing

04/24/2026

The Cow Spa gets our critters ready for the warm weather. https://soulecoaching.as.me/CowSpa Scottish Highland and Belted Galloway cattle grow thick, rich coats of hair to protect them from frigid winter weather. The lanolin in their hair repels water and snow better than an L.L. Bean slicker. Unlike a parka, the cattle can't remove their wooly coats when the weather warms up. That's when electric clippers come into play.
The clippers' vibration must be soothing because once the clipping begins, each cow lowers its head, closes its eyes, and falls into a trance, lulled into submission as we buzz away their winter covering. If you'd like to try clipping, schedule a time here: https://soulecoaching.as.me/CowSpa

04/23/2026

Get ready to meet the fluffiest, most adorable squad you've ever seen—our Scottish Highland cattle and four calves who are basically walking teddy bears with horns! Sign up for the Ultimate Cow Experience at Miles Smith Farm because Life's Too Short Not to Have a Scottish Highland Cow as your Best Friend: https://milessmithfarm.com/frequently-asked-questions

03/01/2026

Join the Cow Crew Experience on March 22, 2026, from 11 AM to 2 PM! Meet our adorable Scottish Highland cattle and four fluffy calves that are basically walking teddy bears with horns. Let your child climb aboard gentle giant Curious Bleu for an unforgettable photo op. Enjoy sled rides with steers Ben & Jerry, a cart ride with Owen, and snuggle Venus—a Belted Galloway who looks like a walking Oreo cookie. Plus, warm up by a cozy fire pit! Just $20 per adult—kids are FREE! Space is limited, so sign up now! https://soulecoaching.as.me/CowCrewExperience