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…
Tag: 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…
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. …
Cow Pregnancy Test
It would be nice if they made a cow pregnancy test where you could just stick the little plastic indicator under the cow’s urine flow and have it read the cow baby hormone in about 30 seconds. I mean, really, how hard…
Farm Boys Gathering Hay for the Winter
I hope to pick up farm blogging again. So much has happened around here. The biggest change we’ve been dealing with is learning how to adjust with 9 children. Our little newborn baby is beautiful and with that wonderful package comes 24/7…
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…
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…
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…