The On Going Story of One Amazing Highland Steer
The Day started with Owen, one of my Highland steers, marching in the Concord Independence Day parade. But the best news was still to come.
How to Win an Argument With an 800-Pound Steer
Do you want to hug a Scottish Highland steer, or maybe check up on Curious Bleu and his drooping horn? Then join me on July 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for the Cow Crew Experience. Spend two hours brushing, hugging, and feeding the Miles Smith Farm herd of cattle.
What Do Cows Think About? It Might Surprise You.
Cattle are large, powerful animals driven by instincts honed over thousands of years as prey. Understanding those instincts isn’t just interesting trivia — it’s the line between being a safe handler and becoming a statistic. A cow will do anything to protect her calf. Reading her behavior can prevent serious injuries.
Scottish Highland Curious Bleu was king of the barnyard—until now
The Complete Story of Curious Bleu's Unplanned Retirement
Why My Highland Cows Love Humans
When I'm hitching a Highland steer to a cart or heaving a saddle onto Finn, a 2,000-pound Highland steer, a visitor is liable to ask, “Does he mind that?” The answer reveals something interesting.
The Truth about Milking Cows
Dairy cows, like those black-and-white Holsteins, are the product of generations of selective breeding aimed at one goal: more milk, and lots of it.