It was moooving day this week!
The move did not include any packing material or boxes--
just calves that enjoyed kicking up their heels with
the excitement of a new experience.
The oldest calves in the calf hutches (at least three months old)
were moved from their individual hutches to a small pasture
where they will begin living together as a herd.
Before being put on the trailer,
each calf received a vaccination to protect them from
common calf diseases and a dose of wormer.
This weaning process began weeks before moving day by
transitioning them from milk to water and a grain that is
formulated for the growth of an older calf.
Weaned calves continue to be monitored closely for
any signs of illness during their twice a day feeding in
the pasture.
I'm thankful for each of these calves
that we have raised from their
first day of life down on the dairy farm
and
that begins with a healthy calf.
