Filed under: August 2014 | Tags: Breeding, calves, contentment, cows, ladies
One of the girls
August 28, 2014
My day started early, long before sunrise. As I walked the dogs, I got the chance to get lost in the night sky. It was beautiful. The stars were shining brightly. The moon just a sliver, allowed the stars to be the focal point. It was awesome!
The dogs and I shared a couple of minutes of friendship, before I left for work. The morning was cool and fall like. Oh how I wished that I could have spent the day splitting wood or better yet, working horses! I left the farm with a heavy heart.
The day was busy and passed by quite quickly. I was soon on my way home, singing with the radio. I butchered a few songs while I relaxed during the drive. Supper was waiting when I walked in the door, along with a wonderful hug…and like the morning stars…it was awesome!
Chores were done quickly so that I had time to go get our bull. We are half owners in Solomon, a Murray Grey. He was so happy to get with the girls even though they are all “in the family way”. Very soon calves will hit the ground. I want him to breed the ladies back as soon as possible, so as to reset their clocks and make for spring and summer babies.
I filled the water troughs as the sun began to set and darkness fell. I was satisfied with my progress, tired and content. I shut the barn door and headed for the house thinking to myself… Holy cow, what a day!
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RicelandMeadows 
Love your cows! 🙂 What breed are they? Hereford mixes?
Comment by Jacklyn August 29, 2014 @ 10:18 amYou are correct. Mostly Hereford. I am breeding them to a Murray Grey bull. The hope is to get small handy cattle that fatten on grass, are friendly and nice to be around…. Just like me LOL
Comment by ricelandmeadows August 29, 2014 @ 10:38 pm