It has been raining here, a lot! I would complain about it, but it seems wrong after the massive lack of rain we had last year. I took a walk after the rain ended. It was foggy, smelled like worms and made me realize exactly how much weeding I have ahead of me. Some wives …
Evening Pasture Walk: Calving Season is winding down
I have not posted much about the farm lately. We are just beginning to get our bearings and settle into our new normal of calving/baseball/softball/planting season. And just as things seem to settle into a routine, we will soon have to re-adjust again. I could hardly believe it after a late evening pasture walk …
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Cranky cow? Tips to stay safe
When you think of “when animals attack” what is the first animal that pops into your mind? Shark? Bear? maybe dogs? Yesterday I had an unfortunate run in with a cranky momma cow. I never take being around livestock lightly, but I was seriously unprepared, and ended up sitting in the cow pasture for an …
Twin Calves: Meet Sissy, Rosie’s sister
Yesterday I told you about Rosie, one of a set of twin calves that were born on Saturday afternoon. I am very happy to report that she is doing awesome, and has been bouncing around her now shared stall! We had to unfortunately bring her sister in with her also. Separating our calves from our cows is …