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6 of the 15 heifers I bought with March 1st due date calved last night and this morning. AI’ed to Quaker Hill Upper Cut. Two calved way early so only 7 more to go. Heifers are doing well so far. I’d expect a few more today and in the morning then will be only waiting for a few bull breed heifers...

Only two of the heifers I bought due March 1st have calved which I thought was a bit early yes. My set was due February 12th and clean up bull bred heifers started February 18th.

AI’ed a group of home grown heifers due to start calving April 12th and “stole” some other partially AI’ed heifers due to start calving March 1st. Pretty happy how they are performing so far. Mothering up well which is good to see. 15 down another 18 to go.

I had a first calf heifer a few years ago with a two headed monster calf as well. They were conjoined right at the shoulder. The vet and I had a terrible time getting it out of her but we eventually did and saved the heifer in the process. I didn’t know how rare it was until the guy that works...

Thank you! I have a slew of the Gallagher reels of all sizes.

This is the pastures I seeded last Fall in the fescue, festulolium, orchard grass and clovers mix. Clover is doing very well; almost a little too well… Weaned heifers are enjoying it!

I converted a row crop field into a hay field in front of my house about 6 years ago and used the Jesup MaxQ II novel fescue. From what I've seen so far I don't know if I would ever plant a novel again based on the production of the stand and cost of the seed. The MaxQ does not like the hotter...