Owen, A Riding Steer in Training
What do you do with a Scottish Highland steer who needs a job? Train him to be a riding steer. Here's how.
When Mom Gets in the Way
The day campers held vigil all week, waiting for Kavi's calf to be born. On Tuesday, she showed signs that the arrival was imminent. Farm Camp day campers watched as huge Kavi took her time to give birth. We had false alarms twice when a camper thought he saw a calf's leg emerge.
A Steer With a Bad Complexion
What is it about Red? In 2022, why couldn't he be with his bovine friends? I'll tell you the story.
What Happens when A Child Meets a Calf? Magic!
What child or calf doesn't love to run? Some kids dropped their lead ropes or stumbled during these informal races, but those who fell bounced back up and ran on.
Running with Calves at Farm Camp 2024
Running with the calves - what a joy at Farm Camp 2024
When is the best time to train a bull? Now!
Mason, a 14-month-old bull, was the fruit of a recent bovine-shopping spree. He’d never had a halter on, and when I tied his rope to the side of the holding pen, he bellowed, thrashed, and flew into the air as he fought the rope. This is the first step in bull training (or any cattle training.