To Name A Calf
My bovines used to be identified by a number. At birth, we’d put ear tags with unique numbers on each calf. The problem was that numbers are not only hard for me to remember, but they also don’t capture personalities.
Author: Carole Soule
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Calves of 2021
Meet the first calves of 2021. Who will be born next? Stay tuned.
An Accident on the Farm
Lessons learned from a fatal accident on the farm.
First Calf of 2021 Gets Off to a Shaky Start
Our first calf of the season, Ginger, is rescued from the hay feeder.
Cows Are Growing, So Is the Grass
By the time this column is published, you might have heard me shout for joy if a 2021 calf is born. And if you hike the Audubon trails, keep an eye out for “the boys" munching away on those tender shoots. If I were an artist wanting to paint a picture of contentment, that's where I'd set up my easel.
The Legend of The Apple Tree
With the remaining three ancient apple trees seemingly at death's door, we called in a tree surgeon.