Today Cherokee, our half Jersey and half Hereford cow, gave birth (calved). She was bred by artificial insemination to a … More
Tag: milk cow
Dec 26, 2020 – Christmas Eve Calf
I have mentioned to you that our Ayrshire heifer (a dairy breed) was due to calf soon. She decided to … 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
Feb 1 – Livestock Kids
We have been at our district livestock show the past 3 days. If you know me at all, you know … More
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 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 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
Jersey Heifer Calf
Tiki, our 3 yr old Jersey cow, freshened (proper term for calving – especially in dairy cows) yesterday, December 29. … More