We are nearing the end of May and calving has been in full swing for close to a month. Our first calf hit the ground on April 21st and we have had 11 more calves since - all strong and healthy. Of our 12 calves, we had to pull one 90lb bull calf, and then, provide literally a slight tug of the legs, with our hands, on a heifer calf. The calf likely would have … [Read more...] about 2015 Calving Update
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It’s Calving Time: Part 2
In our last Calving post, we shared the birth story of our first ever calf a harrowing and nerve-racking 1st calving experience for all of us. Today, we continue with the story of that very special calf, B1. Hours turned into days as we fought against the elements and the clock to save our very first calf. Here is B1's story.... After calf B1 made his entrance … [Read more...] about It’s Calving Time: Part 2
Colostrum: aka “Liquid Gold”
Colostrum - the first milk a calf receives from a cow after being born - is absolutely critical for the health of a newborn calf and even more so for calves with a traumatic delivery. Colostrum is often referred to as "liquid gold" and for good reason. This milky substance is full of vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates and … [Read more...] about Colostrum: aka “Liquid Gold”
Snow, Rain, Sleet…It’s Calving Time: Part 1
April showers snow storms bring May flowers April/May calves! The last month we have been on pins and needles, excited and nervous for the start of our first ever calving season. We were so relieved when the snow finally melted away and we started to have several dry, sunny days in a row. We figured it was the perfect time for a calf to be born, right? It seemed that all of … [Read more...] about Snow, Rain, Sleet…It’s Calving Time: Part 1