Spring is here! Time for chicks. Your local feed store should have chicks for sale. You can purchase pullets only, … More
Tag: animal science
Dehorning Calves
Did you know that cows have horns? Well, at least they can have horns. There is no difference in horn … More
Farrowing Piglets
We have 3 litters of piglets! Here is the “birth story” Young female pigs are called gilts. Once they give … More
Calf Twins
Autumn is our 6-year-old Jersey show cow and the family milk cow. She was due Oct 28 with her 4th … More
Dairy Show Preparations
Let’s talk about dairy cows and what you need to know about getting ready for the upcoming shows. Cow halter … More
Boar Pig Castration
I have developed a procedure for our show pig castrations. I’d like to share it with you and explain why … More
Eclipse in the Pig Barn
Did you get to experience the eclipse on Monday? We had our glasses and watched from home here in … More
Farrowing Update 7/23
We moved 2 more Sows into the farrowing crates. This first one is a Duroc gilt (a young female pig … More
It’s Farrowing Time!
We are preparing to farrow (the term for pigs giving birth) 6 sows (adult female pigs) this week. You will … More