Today Cherokee, our half Jersey and half Hereford cow, gave birth (calved). She was bred by artificial insemination to a … More
Tag: homeschool science
Nov 17, 2020 – Learning Differently
I’d like to talk about true education. Not stuffing information into a student for regurgitation on a test, then forgetting … More
Nov 13, 2020 – Synchronization of Swine for Breeding
Today we have 3 sows in standing heat. We collect our own boar, or we ship semen in from a … More
Oct 6, 2020 – Dairy Cattle Breeds
Today I’d like to cover the most common dairy breeds. Remember these are “bony” cattle who use all of their … More
October 3, 2020 – Learning Normal Cattle Behavior Patterns
I’d like to start discussing vet topics for anyone who is interested in learning more about cows or pursuing a … More
Sept 22, 2020 – Oceanography Unit Study
My 8th grade daughter has always loved marine life, the beach, dolphins, aquariums, and anything else to do with the … More
Sept 10 – Taking the Drudgery out of Schoolwork
Today I’d like to remind you that tomorrow is 9/11. There will be documentaries playing all day. There will be … More
Sept 8, 2020 – Horse Hoof Care
“No foot, No horse” is a saying I learned as a young child. I was taught early on to check … More
Sept 4, 2020 – Swine Identification
Now the way we primarily identify pigs is with ear notching. There is a numbering system that adds up. I’ll … More