Sorry for the delay in posts, and specifically this one!
Last week we moved calves on the farm. This usually occurs a couple times a year, Spring and Fall, and depending on weather, in the Winter also.
So, here is what happens:
The babies get weaned off of bottles at about 6-8 weeks old (you think your kids grow up fast, my baby calves grow up even faster!) Until that point, and usually a few weeks after (we don't want to make too many changes at once to keep stress levels low), they'll stay in these huts:
They are incredibly warm in the winter and during the summer we take extra precautions to keep the calves cool. All that straw is only from half of the winter!
Last week, before we could move the calves in, I had to fence and get the water and feeder ready. Fencing means to go around the pasture fence and make sure nothing fell on it or knocked it down over the winter. Then I set up the water. This required me to make sure the little babies would be able to reach it. That is why it is on a slant.
I think pictures can describe the story of the two hour process better, oh and a super cool video narrated by yours truly!
My brother, Zach.
Everyone is having a good time with the calves!
We lead them to water so that they know where it is.
Hmmm...where to go first?!
They all learned where the water is! Must be thirsty after running around!
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