Monthly Archives: August 2012

A Sick Calf

As I mentioned in my last post, we recently had more cattle brought to us to take care of.  One of the calves in this herd became sick and needed to be treated.  Since we do not have a working … Continue reading

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MiG on CRP, Say What?

With the drought that has engulfed much of the United States the amount of forage available for livestock has been significantly reduced.  In an effort to help offset the shortage many of the acres of ground enrolled in the Conservation … Continue reading

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A Milk Cow Named Daisy

For several years I have been trying to talk my husband into a milk cow, well it finally happened!  Yesterday we picked up Daisy and her calf from the dairy we get milk from.  They were selling her because she … Continue reading

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Housing Update

After four months of glorious camper living, (smile)  we are getting very close to living in a house again.  If all goes well, it looks like maybe we could be in the house this week!  I am so excited!!! We … Continue reading

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Good Cows…Bad Cows

Earlier this week some of the cows must have decided that the grass was “greener on the other side” as they went venturing into the wrong pasture.  The kids and I jumped at the opportunity to take the gator and … Continue reading

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