It seemed fitting since we're still hearing the pops and bangs of the neighbors leftover firecrackers to extend our celebration with the birth of this red Ayrshire beauty. With our dairy cow herd consisting of mostly black and white Holsteins, it's a thrill to see a beautiful red baby!
Ayrshire dairy cattle originated from Ayrshire in southwest Scotland and are known to be strong, rugged and easily adaptable to any type of dairy herd. An average Ayrshire cow will weigh 990-1320 pounds and produce milk that has moderate butterfat and high protein.
The Ayrshire cattle became part of our herd when Cody, our oldest son, purchased his first registered Ayrshire for his 4-H dairy project. His first Ayrshire was named Sunshine and she was full of personality. She always let us know who was boss when getting ready to show at the fair!
This baby had plenty of energy while I was feeding her the bottle of milk this afternoon.
Firecracker will be a perfect name for this new addition to the herd!
