Artesian - You guys got nailed compared to us! We only got about 4-6"- really hard to judge. Wind is brutal. Open areas are still showing grass sticking thru, with drifts a foot deep. High of 11 today.
Snow is GOOD. It is our FREE bedding. It insulates the cows and they do really well. Most of our cows can get in areas out of the wind, but don't have any real protection. None can get into the woods, just low areas next to the woods.
This is our first "measurable" snowfall this year. Very late.
Cows only get hay. Mature cows are mostly getting crappy July cut dry bales, with baleage every other feeding. I'm sure that is going to hurt me in the long run, but I've got to use it someplace!
Replacement heifers & fall calves get grain (whole shell corn) and baleage.