Calving 2012

Calving season is right around the corner. Our mama cows are getting heavy which is a great sign that new life is just around the corner. This exciting time starts near the end of February when we should begin to see new calves on the ground. Mama cows are very smart and find places that are safe to birth their young. This means that we are on constant watch around the pasture to ensure that the mamas are caring for their newborns right away. It is important that new calves nurse in the first few hours to get the all important colostrum which gives them protection from disease in the first few months of their lives. Another part of the calving process is ensuring that all calves are tagged with the same number as their moms and banded if necessary! There is nothing like the sight of a newborn calf standing and wobbling toward its mother as it experiences life for the first time. Stay tuned for pictures our new additions!