Fall in Love with My 2,000-Pound Pet; Curious Bleu
When he was born, Bleu also ran off into the woods. We couldn’t find him, and as it got dark, I grew desperate.
How do Scottish Highland Cows Survive in the Cold?
On these bitter, freezing New Hampshire nights, I'm tucked under my cozy covers thinking, Thank goodness I'm not a cow. But then I remember: my cattle were designed for this nonsense.
The Ultimate Cow Experience
Visit Miles Smith Farm for the ultimate cow experience that you'll never forget.
I’m Cold, But My Cattle Aren’t
Cattle have a fluffy layer of hair next to their bodies, topped with longer, water-resistant hair. This natural barrier traps warmth, acting as nature’s own L.L. Bean insulated jacket. Their winter coats are doing a good job of containing their body heat.
Calves Want to Have Fun
Calves love to run.
Retirement, Farm Style
My retirement focus is training working steers and oxen, and the children who want to work with them. Raising cattle for slaughter doesn’t require that we get to know them. But training cattle to work in a yoke is different.