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Tales from the Cattle Farm: “The calf is coming!”

December 11, 2019 by Sara Wood Leave a Comment

Calving season is by far the most anticipated season on the farm. We have had 6 calving seasons so far. The wonder at watching new life come into the world never ceases to amaze us. I have been blessed to witness many births over the years. Most of the time, I am alone but a few times, I have had the boys with me. What an experience and education for them! And, this past … [Read more...] about Tales from the Cattle Farm: “The calf is coming!”

Observations from THE PASTURE: Week 5 – FINAL WEEK OF THE 2019 Calving Season

June 3, 2019 by Sara Wood Leave a Comment

Another calving season is in the books! Over the course of 31 days, our herd added 19 healthy newborn calves! Please be sure to check out week 1, week 2,  week 3, and week 4 of Observations from THE PASTURE – 2019 Calving Season Monday, May 27 – Sunday, June 2 Monday, May 27th - Wednesday, May 29th - Nothing much to report these days. Checked the cattle, gave out … [Read more...] about Observations from THE PASTURE: Week 5 – FINAL WEEK OF THE 2019 Calving Season

Observations from THE PASTURE: Week 4 – 2019 Calving Season

May 28, 2019 by Sara Wood Leave a Comment

Calving activity is winding down here on the farm. We had two baby calves born during week 4. We only have one calf left to be born! There is always such anticipation leading up to the calving season and then in a whirlwind (or so it seems), you have a farm full of baby calves. You wonder where those weeks of waiting went! Although our calving season is almost complete, the … [Read more...] about Observations from THE PASTURE: Week 4 – 2019 Calving Season

Observations from THE PASTURE: Week 3 – 2019 Calving Season

May 20, 2019 by Sara Wood 2 Comments

Happy Monday! Welcome to the Week 3 post on our 2019 Calving Season. Please be sure to check out Week 1 and Week 2 of our 2019 Calving Season. Week of Monday, May 13th – Sunday, May 19th Monday, May 13th - Thursday, May 16th - Very quiet. No activity on the farm in terms of calves being born. Lots of calves playing in the field! Friday, May 17th - While … [Read more...] about Observations from THE PASTURE: Week 3 – 2019 Calving Season

Observations from THE PASTURE: Week 2 – 2019 Calving Season

May 13, 2019 by Sara Wood Leave a Comment

Happy Mother's Day! We had a very busy Mother's Day weekend on the farm. We had five calves born over the weekend and seven calves born in total over our second week of calving. Be sure to check out our: Observations from THE PASTURE: Week 1 – 2019 Calving Season and on to...... Observations from THE PASTURE: Week 2 of the 2019 Calving Season. Week of … [Read more...] about Observations from THE PASTURE: Week 2 – 2019 Calving Season

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