For a sustainable and more ethical milk production system, more and more homesteaders are moving towards a cow with a calf milking setup. A cow with a calf milking setup involves leaving the calves with the cows rather than separating them. The cow gets milked once daily, increasing to twice daily milking when the calf gets weaned. While this means we do not get as much milk from the cow, the system boasts some surprising advantages. The calf can be reared without additional feed, as it will gain all the sustenance it needs from its mother. It also eliminates the need to milk twice daily, which can become too burdensome for a small farmer.