Cows come home
Recently we moved our two very pregnant cows, Magnolia and Pumpkin (Maggie’s daughter) down to the farmyard from the upper pasture where they spent their summer. Strolling down the lane with human “fenceposts” holding electric fence tape (not electrified – but don’t tell the cows!). Pumpkin’s due date is September 26 and Maggie’s is October 24. We think that Maggie may be carrying twins as she is much bigger than Pumpkin and she had twins a few years back. Pumpkin is the darker animal, she is a three year old first calf heifer. Stay tuned for pictures of the calves in the near future.
Strolling down the lane. Almost there…..
We made it! Maggie checks out Squirt.
We made it to the farm yard without incident thanks to all of the good, calm “fenceposts”. It is close to the homes and the cow shed where the cows will have free access to shelter, water and a small pasture area. The milking parlor is at the back of the cow shed. We will bring the milk to the Common House kitchen for straining and bottling.