Monthly Archives: May 2018

Nature Drama Episode II

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Joan Falcao

Graduation!  The bull calf has found the teat, learned to suckle and is packing on the pounds.  We drive the calves out to the herd, and mama follows with laser focus.  As expected, the herd welcomes excitement and gathers to … Continue reading →

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Nature Drama

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Joan Falcao

One of the joys and challenges of farming is not knowing what you will find when you step into the field each morning. Twins! They are somewhat rare for cattle, and as we soon heard from another farmer, you often … Continue reading →

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Magical Season of Calving

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Joan Falcao

What a joyous time of the year, when we turn the cattle out on pasture and get to see the calves nursing. These are the first three — a little bull calf and two heifers. Many more to come, with … Continue reading →

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