Recent content by AncientAcres

I'm from Virginia originally and was told by my wife who grew up on an amish farm that quilt patterns on barns there is part of the amish and Mennonite life style. Not sure if it's really a religious thing or more of a good luck charm.

Had another calf born today. This one is as big as the heifer born two weeks ago is now. This one is a black motley face don't know if it's a bull or heifer because it was up and nursing so I just watched from a distance. 3 on the ground 2 to go. So far so good.

Just wanted to update and say the calf I posted this about is doing fine. She's a solid black little heifer. And not sure how the sale barn cow thing started but all my cows came from my neighbor really great guy and rancher. The vet was a really reputable guy who makes farm calls to everyone in...

That's good to hear I didn't know how accurate it would be. It was a good surprise as long as it continues to be a health calf. I will have to keep an eye on the other 3!

I just bought 4 bred cows a week ago. I was there when vet pregnancy checked them. He said all were 6-7 months pregnant. I went out today and have a small black calf. It appears to be nursing I can't get close enough to see for sure but is very active and walks beside mom everywhere she goes. Is...

The cows came from a neighbor so I was able to walk out in pasture with them them before I bought them and know they will calm down.

Good advise, thank you.

I am new here just registered and have a question. I bought four bred cows and a pair this week and wanted to ask how long it will usually take before cows you just brought home calm down enough that you can walk out and look at them pretty close without them running off. I have been bottle...