tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211012004316276379.post8051211094632721928..comments2023-12-05T20:08:51.895-05:00Comments on TYLERFARM HOMESTEAD: Baby Watch ~Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14353371999780496358noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211012004316276379.post-47775579650448576892008-12-07T08:37:00.000-05:002008-12-07T08:37:00.000-05:00She's really huge! It's funny to see them from the...She's really huge! It's funny to see them from the back because their girth is so amazing just before the birth. <BR/><BR/>I'm wanting some thick sweet cream after reading this.<BR/><BR/>- Suzanne, the Farmer's WifeSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475380451527801666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211012004316276379.post-42793496193622260792008-12-06T23:22:00.000-05:002008-12-06T23:22:00.000-05:00Life of a farmer is 24/7/365*.*366 during leap yea...Life of a farmer is 24/7/365*.<BR/><BR/>*366 during leap years!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989947946488835186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211012004316276379.post-17506761866406892842008-12-06T18:23:00.000-05:002008-12-06T18:23:00.000-05:00I can't wait to see the little fellow. I know Jan ...I can't wait to see the little fellow. I know Jan can't wait, also.<BR/>At least it isn't a surprise like Belle. She really was that big for 2 years. Really...<BR/>Good luck with the calf.<BR/>Have a great weekend.<BR/>PamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211012004316276379.post-49061403090020121022008-12-06T17:51:00.000-05:002008-12-06T17:51:00.000-05:00Oh I hope you get a beautiful heifer calf..alive a...Oh I hope you get a beautiful heifer calf..alive and healthy! I always found births on the farm to be very special! I think it is good to have the calves by their side to. It seems only fair :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211012004316276379.post-82763616504773536082008-12-06T16:54:00.000-05:002008-12-06T16:54:00.000-05:00I feel the same way wbout my goat girls. I gotta t...I feel the same way wbout my goat girls. I gotta talk to Kara because goat's milk is delious, I have to ask her about her setup. I was taking raw goats milk to the office and folks were hestitant to try it but once they took a sample they were ready for more. <BR/><BR/>If I had plenty of land, I'd like a cow but for those us with limited land, the goats are efficient.Joanna@BooneDocksWilcoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11889259406024845745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211012004316276379.post-66353212028685016372008-12-06T16:45:00.000-05:002008-12-06T16:45:00.000-05:00kara,Jan usually gives us about 6 gallons per day ...kara,<BR/>Jan usually gives us about 6 gallons per day when she first freshens. After a month or so she's backoff a little but is fairly consistent during her lactation. I have two milking cows, the other being a 3/4 jersey, 1/4 angus and I have 4 beef cows. Jan was bred to a red angus bull. I'm hoping for another heifer so I can increase my herd by raising my own instead of buying heifers. A slower process but my herd is all freindly and sweet natured which is really important to us.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14353371999780496358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211012004316276379.post-35863979624183000722008-12-06T14:44:00.000-05:002008-12-06T14:44:00.000-05:00threecollie,Thank you :) I've been daydreaming ab...threecollie,<BR/>Thank you :) I've been daydreaming about calves as I'm doing my chores! <BR/><BR/>nita,<BR/>Thanks...Me either! It's been sunny up until an hour ago. We've been working on the south side so the sun was warm as we made a few more winter preparations. <BR/>I didn't realize I could breed him back to his Mom. That would certainly be a help. Thanks for the tip. <BR/><BR/>christy,<BR/>I've never tasted goats milk so I really don't know if I would like it or not but I can tell you I enjoy having my cow as much as I enjoy drinking the milk :) <BR/><BR/>kristi,<BR/>I can't say that it's easier to calve in the winter. It just seems to be the way it works for Jan. I purchased her in October with a 3 week old calf with her and had her bred AI after she adjusted to her new surroundings. I would think it would be beneficial that it's not 110 degrees and the flies won't be bothering her. The ultimate would be to have her calve in May/June with tons of fresh new green grass but we will take whatever we can get. <BR/>Milk and cookies are a favorite here, especially this time of year. I store my milk in 2qt canning jars. My fridge is usually full :) <BR/><BR/>tammy,<BR/>She is a real sweetheart. She is an angus with a enough jersey in her so our milk has a good butterfat content which we skim off the cream for butter and ice cream. I let her keep her calf with her for a month and I milk her twice per day. I then put her calf in a small pen next to her - and feed the calf on a bottle after I milk the cow. Has worked well so far so we will continue that way. I personally think it's as good for the cow to nurture her calf for a month as it is for the calf to be with the cow.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14353371999780496358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211012004316276379.post-65457821340318552812008-12-06T14:23:00.000-05:002008-12-06T14:23:00.000-05:00I am having trouble adjusting to goat milk, maybe ...I am having trouble adjusting to goat milk, maybe a good old fashion cow is the answer. How much milk does she produce a day? How many cows do you have? Do you raise any beefers? I'd love to hear more.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306393089259457114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211012004316276379.post-40959827776923646802008-12-06T14:12:00.000-05:002008-12-06T14:12:00.000-05:00She looks like a sweet creature. Is she a particu...She looks like a sweet creature. Is she a particular breed? Do you let her raise the calf and milk her out as well?<BR/>TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02131066591477169851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211012004316276379.post-69615425854233317932008-12-06T14:09:00.000-05:002008-12-06T14:09:00.000-05:00I cannot wait to see pictures!! How exciting! Do y...I cannot wait to see pictures!! How exciting! Do you find it easier if the calf in the winter? I can just see the fresh milk in an olde-fashion glass milk container right next to a plate of homemade cookies:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14070606564603963629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211012004316276379.post-44682040434958398272008-12-06T13:35:00.000-05:002008-12-06T13:35:00.000-05:00We are going to do milk goats this year, but a mil...We are going to do milk goats this year, but a milk cow may be in our future in a few years. I'll enjoy reading about your experience with it. And I always enjoy baby pictures!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920326845870515381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211012004316276379.post-4085992788676351192008-12-06T13:19:00.000-05:002008-12-06T13:19:00.000-05:00Ditto! I can't wait to see the calf! Looks like y...Ditto! I can't wait to see the calf! Looks like you are having some sunny weather. <BR/><BR/>You could use the bull calf to breed his mother, but you would only want to use the offspring for meat, instead of as a replacement. It would probably take another generation to show any strange genetic defects.Throwback at Trapper Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12418370592659531735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211012004316276379.post-12676314220265050732008-12-06T10:33:00.000-05:002008-12-06T10:33:00.000-05:00She looks terrific! Can't wait to see the babyShe looks terrific! Can't wait to see the babythreecolliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811004278088768813noreply@blogger.com