In a previous post, we discussed pregnancy checking our 10 heifers and discovering that we were 10 for 10. All 10 of our heifers were pregnant. At that time we were in mid-November and winter was getting a slow start in northern Maine. I mean a real slow start: We were still grazing! No winter hay had been consumed on our … [Read more...] about 10 Pregnant Heifers and One Long Snowy Winter
Growing the Herd
As beginning cattle farmers, we are always on the lookout for opportunities to expand our herd, staying within the capacity that our land can support. As we often say, being in the cattle business takes hard work, dedication and patience. These same principles apply when selecting animals for your herd. A lot of patience, perseverance and consideration went into … [Read more...] about Growing the Herd
The View From My Desk
I am a stay-at-home mom who is blessed to be able to run and manage, with my husband, our 28 and counting head of beef cattle. We are rapidly approaching our 1 year anniversary of being cattle owners and every day is a new adventure. Whether I am fixing fence, hauling hay and water, watching a newborn calf take his first steps or rounding up a stray cow, I am constantly … [Read more...] about The View From My Desk
Springtime on the Farm: Baby Calves and Green Grass!
We thought it would be fun to provide a photo montage of our spring so far on the farm. Please enjoy! … [Read more...] about Springtime on the Farm: Baby Calves and Green Grass!
Pregnancy Check: Is That Heifer Really Pregnant?
Our last few posts have been bouncing back and forth between our current calving season and our breeding season last summer. Today, we bridge that gap a bit with a post on what we like to call "Is that Heifer Really Pregnant? - aka Pregnancy Checks." Check out our past Breeding and Calving posts below: Cattle Breeding Series - An Introduction Deciding your … [Read more...] about Pregnancy Check: Is That Heifer Really Pregnant?