Tag Archives: Calf

New Baby Boy

Posted on October 8, 2016 by xxranch

A new baby bull calf joins us today. He seems teeny compared to how big his sister from last year was. Was hoping the dun sire we selected would put some color on our baby this year but I guess … Continue reading →

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Alyce x Chewie

Posted on December 6, 2015 by xxranch

CC is 5months now so it was time to get Alyce bred back. Rancho Arcadia Chewie’s (Chewie) owner was gracious enough to let us bring him home. Since CC is still on momma it was the best option for us. … Continue reading →

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Around the Ranch – July edition

Posted on July 23, 2015 by xxranch

Haven’t done one in a while and know it won’t get done this weekend. So here it is. Images from around the farm from the past week. Raven our paint doing what she loves best, eating. You can see a … Continue reading →

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Dexter Stanchion

Posted on July 23, 2015 by xxranch

I’d like to start by first thanking Zephr Hills Farms and Wags Ranch for the pics and how-to they posted for their stanchions. We made modifications to the original design by Wags, but the base for the stanchion is sound. … Continue reading →

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Mini Milker Build

Posted on July 19, 2015 by xxranch

So due to my inability to milk very well I decided to look around for alternatives to a full blown milking machine. I came across several “fruit jar milkers” and the Dansha Farm milker (links at the bottom). They both … Continue reading →

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Welcome Alyce’s new heifer calf!

Posted on June 28, 2015 by xxranch

Daddy was polled so she might just be polled as well. I couldn’t feel any little horn buds on her, but I don’t know if they are born with them or not. We don’t mind horns either way so if … Continue reading →

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Cow Watch

Posted on June 25, 2015 by xxranch

So Alice is due today! She’s looking good, albeit very uncomfortable. Bagging up. Every time I go check on her, she looks fuller and fuller. Think her fun bags will be dragging the ground by morning. Looks like her pelvic … Continue reading →

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