The autumn season is upon us and, like every year, I stand and marvel at the beauty surrounding me. Crisp air, leaves dancing about, the rustic smell of bonfires scattered about the valley and the thunk of the walnuts falling…
Category: Milk Cow
How do I save my cow from bloat?
I hate when I have to ask this question. It is the usual story – at least around here. There is a new milker in the stall (both the cow and the boy), we are late for school, the barn door…
Training A Milk Cow?
1st time milking animals don’t know the milking routine. You have to train a milk cow how to milk. We’ve trained two enormous beasts how to milk. That means we are not experts and still have much to learn and…
The Birth of a Guernsey Dairy Calf
We’ve been anxiously awaiting the birth of a dairy calf here on our farm. After weeks of checking and rechecking and nightly treks out to the cow pasture….One of our milk cows, Dixie, finally gave birth to a large, healthy…
Don’t Cry Over Spilt Milk
A few nights ago, my 13 year old son was about to orbit Mars when our new Guernsey dairy cow, Izzy, kicked over the 3 gallon milking pail which was almost full of creamy, frothy fresh milk. She kicked. He scrambled for the milk pail and…
Bringing Home A Dairy Cow
Last week, we took a 3 hour trip to fetch a newly freshened dairy cow to add to our Guernsey herd. On our way, we also stopped by a Guernsey Dairy Farm and picked up a newborn bull calf. The trip went smoothly. …
Moo Cow and other farm animals
He knows she’s a moo cow and he’s not afraid of her. He runs right up to her and moo’s with her. He doesn’t like the chickens much. He tricked them by walking around the yard with an empty feed scoop. They…
Farm Boy Milking May the Milk Cow
Our boys are the main milkers here on our farm. They have strong hands to prove it. I am very grateful to them for all their hard work around here. Having a milking animal changes life pretty dramatically. She’s a…
Guernsey Giants
One of our boys read an article outloud to the family this morning about cow gestation and how to tell impending labor. It was quite informational and much more interesting than an A Beka reader. Then we went outside to…
Middle Tennessee Agrarian life in the Fall!
In case you have been wondering where we went…we’re still here. I amazed at how busy life is. Fall is already here in full swing and it is absolutely amazingly gorgeous outside. Every year, I stand in awe at the amazing…
The Chicken Cow Cat
Our 6 year old came in the house a few days ago with an important farm announcement concerning our barn cat. Missy Mouser is definitely pregnant! She has a big round belly and is losing feathers around her teats. I…
Cows Shares Announced
As you have probably seen by now, we have been working on a new backend for vaughnshire.com. We are maintaining the blog for the usual family update, political rants, and theological musings, but we felt the farm needed a little…
Introducing Havala
Baby calves are so enjoyable to have around on the farm. We love watching them romp and play. Here’s one of our baby cows named Havala. Here, Hava is chasing our 8 year old as he makes his way over…
What about the Guernsey Cow?
We have been so busy living the life of cow owners, that we have not even taken the time to really share all the great benefits of our Guernsey milk. Here is a quick list of recommended articles that will help…
Updated – It’s Now Legal to Drink Raw Milk in TN….
* Updated original post that mistakenly said the prescription bill had passed. In fact the prescription bill was “amended” to be the cow share bill. …if you own at least “part” of the animal. Here is the original bill that…