When Mother Cow Needs Some ‘Me Time’
Weaning is stressful for both mom and baby, so we try to make it as comfortable as possible.
Weaning is stressful for both mom and baby, so we try to make it as comfortable as possible.
A cow produces milk for one reason; to feed her calf. She doesn't produce milk to create ice cream or cheese or yogurt. Just like a woman produces milk for her baby, a cow does the same for hers.
Fence fixing is a forever-battle because, just as Robert Frost said, "Something there is that doesn't like a wall."
Winter is a constant battle to keep my livestock hydrated. Cows have natural insulation to keep warm but can’t live without water.