Here on the farm, a new breeding season is officially underway. Our leased Red Angus bull arrived at the farm a few weeks ago and our 10 heifers and 10 cows enthusiastically welcomed him! Our ten calves were a bit curious at all the excitement. In way of introduction, Nebula bull sniffed the rear of each heifer and cow. After he made the rounds and satisfied himself that no … [Read more...] about And A New Breeding Season Starts!
Introducing the Wood Farm 2014 Calf Lineup!
Finally. Our very first calving season is officially over. The majority of our calves were born in May but we had two late-calvers: one on June 13th and the last calf born on July 9th. For the last few weeks I have been trying to get an updated photo of each calf but they are quick, sneaky and camera shy little buggers. Without further ado, we introduce the Wood Farm 2014 … [Read more...] about Introducing the Wood Farm 2014 Calf Lineup!
10 Pregnant Heifers and One Long Snowy Winter
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