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Why buy your family cow from Crowfoot Farm?

A dairy cow is both a big commitment and a valuable investment in your family farm or homestead. Choosing the right cow is crucial to ensure a positive experience for years to come.

Don’t buy a cull cow. When you buy your family cow from Crowfoot Farm, you have the assurance of knowing your cow comes from a tested TB, Brucellosis, Johnes, and BLV-free herd with hardy, grazing genetics, A2 beta casein, and complete pedigree information. An independent vet check and health papers may be requested for any animal at the buyer’s expense (required for interstate travel). We have both pure registered Brown Swiss and pedigreed Brown Swiss-cross cows. Calves are raised on plenty of real milk for 6 months, pasture, grass hay, and alfalfa to set them up for a long and productive life. A small amount of calf starter is used to stimulate excellent rumen development, which makes for a healthier and more productive grass-fed cow. For safety, all calves are humanely disbudded in their first week so they will not grow horns. Each and every heifer calf is handled daily from birth, halter trained, and raised to be a gentle, easy-going milk cow.

Brown Swiss Cattle

Brown Swiss cattle are the oldest of all dairy breeds. The beautiful brown cows were developed in the northeastern part of Switzerland, likely 1,000 years ago, as a dual-purpose dairy and beef breed. They adapt well to both hot and cold climates and are exceptionally hardy. Brown Swiss cattle are notable for their dairy strength, well-attached udders, correct feet and legs, and their longevity. They produce large volumes of rich milk with an ideal fat-to-protein ratio for cheese making. Brown Swiss are also very good-natured and have been called the most docile of all dairy breeds. They make excellent, low-maintenance family cows.

Our dairy herd is comprised of very nice registered Brown Swiss and Brown Swiss-Jersey cross cows. Our foundation stock came from Old Mill Farm in 2012, and we have maintained a closed herd since then. We are very pleased with how our cows perform in our pasture-based management system.

Old Mill Star Coco, our herd matriarch at 15 years old in autumn 2024. Just calved again January 28, 2025 and still going strong! Welcome little heifer, Summers Bo Mocha.

Available Animals For Sale:

To be placed on the waiting list so you will be notified when we have any calves, heifers or cows available, please send us an email, tell us about yourself and what you are looking for in a bovine 🙂

If you see an animal listed below that you are interested in purchasing, please call or email us. Please note that phone calls are returned during our normal business hours (Mondays-Saturdays, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm).

Posted May 14, 2025:

Summers Biver Butterscotch (registered BSCBA)

Price: ~~$5,000~~ Reserved.
Date of Birth: November 22, 2023

Sire: Scherma Blooming Biver (see Swiss Genetics)
Dam: Summers W BabyRuth (pictured at the bottom of this page)

MGS: Manis Glenn Whiskey ET
MGD: Summers Cinnamon Rose V85

MGGS: Old Mill JP Sting ET (M) (son of Old Mill E Snickerdoodle)
MGGD: Old Mill Star Coco V87

Here’s a chance to capitalize on our genetic progress. Butterscotch is a heifer we did not intend to sell, however since we have decided to retire our milk business this year, we reluctantly need to downsize our herd. Butterscotch leads well on a halter and is due to have her first calf in December 2025.

Butterscotch is loaded with genetic potential. Her sire (Biver) and maternal grandsire (Whiskey) bring in two different bloodlines directly from Switzerland that produce cows with exceptional udders. Butterscotch’s dam, our own Summers W BabyRuth was shown as a heifer and did extremely well, winning 1st Spring Yearling Heifer at the 2020 Virginia Brown Swiss Show & Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer at the 2020 Virginia All Breeds Show, as well as 1st Spring Yearling Heifer at the 2020 Maryland All Breeds Show and Spring Yearling Bell Ringer for Maryland State 2020.

Butterscotch is confirmed bred to Hilltop Acres Skyfox ETV and due with a December calf. On our farm, Skyfox has proven to produce gorgeous daughters with nice depth and open dairy form.

Our Brown Swiss cattle thrive on forage based diets in well-managed rotational grazing systems. Butterscotch is A2A2, and has the genes to produce rich creamy milk high in butterfat and protein. Brown Swiss milk is some of the very best for cheese making, containing the ideal fat to protein ratio for high cheese yields per gallon of milk. Many consider Brown Swiss milk to be the finest tasting milk for drinking as well.

Our ideal buyer is one who is specifically interested in breeding Brown Swiss cattle and will continue registering offspring with the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association. Interested potential buyers will be asked about prior experience (if any), available pasture, dairy handling facilities, and access to veterinary care.

Butterscotch may be reserved with a 50% deposit down, and signed agreement to pick up within 4 weeks. Potential buyers are welcome to request a veterinary inspection and testing at their own expense. Send us an email or call and leave a voicemail to inquire about Butterscotch.

Butterscotch, photos from May 14, 2025.