Hay Delivery

With the grass essentially gone, we are now using our stored hay to feed "the girls."

We start with an empty ring ready to roll into place.

I climb into the tractor and head over to the bales.

I line up the spear with the middle of the bale.

I move forward and impale bale with the spear.

I head toward the drop off spot with the bale.

I raise bale so the webbing can be cut off and removed from bale.

The ring is then rolled into place.

The ring is pushed over the bale.

Usually at this point the cows are right there to start eating, but instead, they were at the back of the pasture sunbathing.  About fifteen minutes later, all "the girls" were enjoying the feast.

Birth Alert #2

Vivian's baby arrived three days ago.

We're pretty sure she's a little heifer.  Vivian is a very attentive mom and has had to run around the pasture trying to keep this little girl safe.

#2 is smaller than #1 but that's understandable because Big Mama is going to produce a bigger calf.
Over time and a lot of meals and snacks #2 is going to try to catch up.

After a long day of eating, sleeping, and playing both #1 and #2 are put to bed together for the evening on a nice pile of hay.  Mamas are nearby keeping an eye on their babies.  Like any mom, you know they are taking a few moments for themselves after a full day of  taking care of their little ones.

Birth Alert!

We are happy to announce the birth our first calf! 

She's a Five Star heifer born January 4, 2019. 

Big Mama is her mother.  Looking at Big Mama from the rear, she has clearly lost her wide profile!  Mother and baby are doing well though both are tired. 

"Aren't I cute?  I'm fixin' to have another snack!"

Mama and baby snoozing and relaxing on a bright sunny day!  

Road Traffic

We placed the game cam next to the feeder and got lots of nice shots.

Because the road/drive is just beyond the feeder, we captured a lot of traffic.  Lots of comings and goings. 

The sky was blue and the weather mild, so much captured by the camera.  We love the activity, whatever form it takes!