Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

One of the signs of fall on our dairy farm are the new

 calves that are being born almost daily.

We call it the fall calving season. 

Calves born during this season are the first babies of the heifers 

we have raised on the farm. It takes two and a half to three years to

 raise a calf from birth until she will have her first calf.

It's truly  a celebration for us to see this new mother have her first calf.

                       I'm thankful for new life down on the dairy farm and for the opportunity
                                   to see each calf grow and give birth to the next generation.

On Call Dairy Farmer

What's not to love about a new fall  baby?

                                                             Like most of our calves,
                                          this baby was born in the pasture next to the house.

                                          During calving season we keep a close eye on the

                                                      cows to ensure a healthy delivery.

                                                    If a mom-to-be does need assistance, 

                                         we walk them to the maternity barn for assistance.

                                           It's the on call dairy farmer  that makes the difference

                                                   in the  outcome of  difficult deliveries.

                                       

                                         
   

Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

It was a perfect first day of Fall  down on the dairy farm!

Babies are always welcome but it seemed fitting that this mama cow gave birth on the very first day of the fall season. We're expecting and looking forward to  a lot more babies in the next few weeks.  

I'm thankful for the cooler temperatures ,the beginning of the fall calving season

and the time we have left with bright summer flowers!

                                                            Happy Fall,Ya'll!