Month: April 2017

Meet the cattle

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Meet the cattle we currently have here at Striving Acres! Bessie, dairy herd matriarch, 4 years old (and my baby) Bindi, first born daughter, 1 year, 7 months old Belle, second born daughter,  8 months old Chantilley, future mother to our beef herd, age uncertain but estimated near Bindi's age Chip, newest herd member (hopefully … Continue reading Meet the cattle

Naughty naughty Chip

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We forgot how much work it is to have a bull. We. Forgot.  Chip quickly reminded us. It takes two people to move anything that requires opening a gate because if it's open, that bull is going through it.  It takes two people to diligently watch him while the other climbs on and off and … Continue reading Naughty naughty Chip

“Sacrifice Pad” (it’s not what you think)

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The first time I heard the term "sacrifice pad", I was horrified. I thought it meant a big cement pad used for slaughtering on the farm.  It is NOT that.  A sacrifice pad simply means an area of the farm you sacrifice to the cattle for winter.  It winds up being a spot where not … Continue reading “Sacrifice Pad” (it’s not what you think)

Meet the newbie!

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We had two huge things happen today for our farm.  At 7am, we were on the road to pick up an Amish man (more on that tomorrow).  At 8:15am, we were on our way north, and after a nine hour round trip, we came home with this guy: His current name is Chip (which may … Continue reading Meet the newbie!