Look! It's our barley hay. The first crop that Bryan and I took control of here on the farm, so it's kind of special to us! I love how you can see the rows as they grow. I know it's short now and hard to believe, but in just a few short months we will … [Read more...]
When Cows Poop…
Well I've finally gotten into a milking routine that doesn't leave me in tears. Annie, my heifer that I'm milking for the first time, can kick! And I mean she can kick. Maggie kicks, but it's always just been at her udder or at the bucket at a slow pace. A "hey I'm done … [Read more...]
Picking Up Rocks
Ah, springtime. The time of year when we enjoy new life, celebrate the melting snow, and pick up rocks.Rocks you might ask? Yes, they are our abundant crop. More and more pop up each year in the field, threatening to ruin equipment as we get ready to plant. Thus, the annual … [Read more...]
Do’s and Don’ts for Bottle Feeding Dexter Calves
I love my Dexter cattle! They're smaller than most other breeds, and typically calm. When I first started raising Dexters, I bottle fed the babies. Now, I let the mamas raise them. But, while bottle-feeding, I learned plenty of things to help the process go more smoothly. … [Read more...]
Calf #3
Apparently the bull didn't waste any time at all last June. I was surprised to see bull number three standing next to Maggie this morning. Since I currently have Epi and Shade separated, I'm going to wait until tomorrow to start milking. At that point, I'll move … [Read more...]
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