As we begin to prepare for the upcoming livestock shows, we must clean and pack everything that is required to … More
Tag: farm life
Jan 10, 2020 – Chicken Bath and Rodeo Practice
All 5 calves are nursing well on the two dairy cows. It is taking all 5 to nurse out both … More
Jan 9, 2020 – Farrier Day
Horses require a lot of maintenance. One of the most consistent things they need is good hoof care. Our farrier … More
Jan 8, 2020 – A Cow Wednesday
A very busy day indeed. I had to drive 1 1/2 hours to go pick up the horse trailer because … More
Jan 7, 2020 – Hospitality
This morning, Owen (my middle child), went to a nearby dairy farm to pick up a Holstein/Jersey mix black bull … More
Jan 6, 2020 – You are never too old
Today was a busy but relatively quiet Monday. I spent the day with my family, doing farm chores. The reading … More
Jan 4 – The First Saturday of 2020
I’m barely coming in under the wire. It’s 11:55 pm on Jan 4 – Just a few minutes away from … More
Jan 3, 2020 – Rain and Mud
It has been raining off and on in south Louisiana for a month now. This is normal for our winters; … More
Jersey Heifer Calf
Tiki, our 3 yr old Jersey cow, freshened (proper term for calving – especially in dairy cows) yesterday, December 29. … More