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My boss cow is also the most people friendly cow I have. She was a bottle baby and just loves human attention. There will always be a pecking order. I expect mine to lead the others where I lead here. Changing pastures for me means a bucket with sweet feed in it. She absolutely loves...

Bought a new camera. I can take pics with it but haven't figured out how to get them on the computer. I'll see what I can do. Mike

Flanny wasn't due until next Saturday but she surprised me tonight. Heard a bunch of bellerin' in the pasture a few minutes ago and went running out there. Found Flanny cleaning up a brand new baby. She was mad at the other cows sticking their noses in where they didnt' belong. Got a quick...

Fer crying outloud its been an hour. Let us know what she had!!! :lol: ;) Seriously congrats and we are waiting for a report. Mike

I'm not a cattle breeder but I do breed dogs and I think you will be fine with him as a bull. Again I'm not sure if cows and dogs equate when it comes to line breeing or not. Mike

Thanks for all the advice. Upon further attempts I've determined that I was worrying about nothing. Looks like the calf had just not nursed on that quarter. They've evened out now and that quarter looks and feels like the others now. Hate to be a worry wart but...WHEW! :D Mike

As I tell my son..."Sunday dinner". We raise them for meat. The young uns will be grass/clover raised until they reach butchering size. Couldn't happen too soon as we are down to 2 or 3 in the freezer from last summer. We do sell a few to family and friends that are looking to raise...

Congrats on the baby boy!!! Mike PS I might be missing teaching my son something...sparkler bombs??? Sounds cool!

Not even sure if this is the right forum to ask this. If I'm in the wrong place please feel free to re-direct me. My new mother seems to have mastitis. I got her in the head catch tonight to work on milking her. Didn't really anticipate getting much if any milk as the calf is on her but just...

I got a great deal on two California does yesterday! The man was even nice enough to put them with two different bucks before I left so I should have babies from them in about a month. My 3 does already here should be due this next week. Let's see we have... FlemishXFlemish...

My girls are averaging over 2 dozen eggs a day and moving to peak production soon. In another 2-3 weeks I should be getting 3 dozen. Gotta love farm fresh eggs! Mike

Shut the goats up at 5 yesterday afternoon and decided I'd best keep a close eye on Rose as she looked like she might be getting close...again! Can't tell you how many times the last couple of weeks I thought it was TIME! Anyway went back out at 11 before I went to bed and that little rascal...

That's a good one! Mid-Michigan is what we call the central part of the Lower Peninsula. Sounds like you may have been in the Traverse City area where they grow the sweet cherries. They are delicious but you shouldn't over indulge! :lol:

I dont' know nothing about anything...but I own a few Dexter cows and am a new member here. Just saying HI! This site has taught me quite a bit in a short time. Mike

Feel like I'm up here all alone! ;) Mike

Checked the cows night before last and Venus was showing no signs of labor...so I cheated and slept all night. Looked out at first light and all the cows were gathered around sniffing something...and it was moving. Threw on my coveralls and coat and went out to see a brand new baby trying to...

Thanks for the welcome. The Cows are my newest venture as I've only had them since last November. When I found this place I started reading a bunch. I'm still learning everything I can about cows...and the other animals as well. I worked quite a bit on Dairy farms as a youngster but dumby...

New hear and thought I'd introduce myself and some of my critters. Yes I do qualify to be here as I currently have 5 head of Dexter cattle. Should have one more calf this week and another due in about a month. I also have 2 goats. AlpineXBoer. Rose the doe is due any day as well! 5 meat...

New here but I'm on baby watch as well. Venice my Dexter is due on Saturday but looks like she could go any day. In fact she's given me a couple of false starts this week already. Good luck! Mike