happiness is heifer calves

ahh what a joy this past weekend was...not one, not two, not even three, but four newborn, beautiful heifer calves. well, technically five, but she was an Angus Holstein crossbred. sure, we'll raise her, but nothing too exciting there. along with two other cows having bull calves, it was a ridiculously busy weekend! throw in the fact that my sister also delivered a "heifer calf", we didnt know which way to turn!

the most exciting was born Monday morning. my red Holstein Ohara finally decided it was time to calve. of course, i was waiting for this one...she hasnt ever had a heifer, and she was bred to a red bull. Well, as usual, we had to help her. every year she does this!! so, jeff and i pulled out a gorgeous red heifer calf, which i named outlaw. she seems a little slow at this point, but i think she'll perk up a bit.

the hay crop is coming along good. we started our 2nd ag bag today, and we are almost done with the acreage. im thankful for the good crop, but over 200 acres of alfalfa seems to have us maxed out.

its been a long, tiring week, and its only tuesday! tomorow is the District Holstein Show in DePere, and im meeting a friend and going to see that. should be a nice day off the farm...for a few hours...