I “watched” the college national championship game in the veterinary ER. We has the game on while we worked. Unfortunately … More
Tag: 4-H
Jan 11, 2020 – A Dirty Day
As we begin to prepare for the upcoming livestock shows, we must clean and pack everything that is required to … More
Jersey Heifer Calf
Tiki, our 3 yr old Jersey cow, freshened (proper term for calving – especially in dairy cows) yesterday, December 29. … More
Ayrshire Heifer
Our Ayrshire heifer, Lollipop, gave birth (called calving) early Sunday morning, Dec 15. She was pasture bred – which means … More
The Wait is Over…
It’s a heifer! It’s official. We have a beautiful new heifer calf. She was born just after midnight on June … More
Calf Watch June 2019 day 3
Autumn is quite unconcerned with my concern over her prolonged gestation. She is going out to pasture in the daylight … More
Animals and Sunburn
Did you realize that animals can get a sunburn just like people do? Normally their hair will protect them. However, … More
Trimming Goat Hooves
If you have goats, you will find out that they need hoof care. In the wild, goats climb rugged terrain … More
Hatching Eggs
Spring is here! Time for chicks. Your local feed store should have chicks for sale. You can purchase pullets only, … More