Frequently Asked Questions
Do your cows graze outside?
Yes. Our cows have the freedom to graze outside or rest indoors. We provide them with a barn in which they can seek shelter or shade or they can choose to go outside and graze the green Dorset grass - the choice is theirs!
How long does your milk keep for?
Our whole milk is produced with a 7-day shelf-life and our Semi-Skimmed with 5 days. We display the use by dates for milk dispensed using the milk vending machine on a blackboard in the farm shop. All our pre-bottled milk will display a use by date on the packaging.
Can I freeze your milk?
Yes, all our milk can be frozen if it is in a polybottle. We wouldn't advise freezing in glass bottles as it will expand during the freezing process. For best results, freeze on day of purchase and when you are ready to defrost it, always do so in the fridge, never leave it out to defrost at room temperature. Once defrosted, consume within 3 days.
Do you consider the way in which your milk is produced to be cruelty free?
Yes, absolutely. We farm in compliance with the RSPCA's Five Freedoms principles and the health and welfare of our herd is always our first priority.
We have a weekly visit from our vet so that any routine health issues can be addressed promptly and also a monthly visit from a foot trimmer to ensure that their foot-health is looked after, preventing any lameness issues.
Our cows are allowed to produce a comfortable amount of milk - they are never pushed to over-produce and their nutritional requirements are monitored constantly to ensure they remain in tip-top condition.
Our robotic milking system allows them to decide when they want to be milked and combined with our dual-option approach to grazing, this gives them total freedom to express their natural behaviours and just 'be cows.'
We have a weekly visit from our vet so that any routine health issues can be addressed promptly and also a monthly visit from a foot trimmer to ensure that their foot-health is looked after, preventing any lameness issues.
Our cows are allowed to produce a comfortable amount of milk - they are never pushed to over-produce and their nutritional requirements are monitored constantly to ensure they remain in tip-top condition.
Our robotic milking system allows them to decide when they want to be milked and combined with our dual-option approach to grazing, this gives them total freedom to express their natural behaviours and just 'be cows.'
Is your milk available anywhere other than the farm?
Our unhomogenised whole and semi-skimmed milk is available from selected farm shops and village stores in addition to our own farm shop – please see our stockists page for more details.
How do I purchase a Meggy Moo's reusable glass bottle?
To find out more about purchasing our glass bottles and how to keep them clean, please follow this link.
How does the milk vending machine work?
Our milk vending machine dispenses both whole and semi-skimmed unhomogenised milk. You can use your own clean container from home to dispense your milk into, or you can purchase one of our Meggy Moo's reusable glass bottles during your trip to our farm shop.
The machine accepts contactless payments, notes (except £20 notes), coins and gives change.
For a step by step guide on how to use the machine and keep your glass bottles clean, click here.
The machine accepts contactless payments, notes (except £20 notes), coins and gives change.
For a step by step guide on how to use the machine and keep your glass bottles clean, click here.
If you have a question that has not been answered here, please do contact us directly at info@meggymoosdairy.co.uk
