Our cows consist of 8 White Faced Hereford cows, 6 females and 2 males. They are all raised for beef and are primarily grass fed so there are little hormones or additives in our beef.
Gracie
Gracie (named after my grandmother Grace Sterry) was born on April 10, 2012, the night after my Grandmother's funeral. It was such a delight to wake up to something so beautiful on a day where most would be sad so we couldn't think of a better name for her! We ended up having to bottle feed her because her mom, Cow #2, refused to assume the mom role. Gracie attached herself to us and loves us as if we're 'just another cow'!
Charcoal
Charcoal was born on June 11, 2014 to Cow #2. He's much bigger than his half siblings, BB and Grill, even though he's only a week older. I guess that's what BB and Grill get for being twins!
The Steer
The Steer was born on June 26, 2013 to Cow #1. He's almost ready to head down the street.....I can see it now....
Cows of the past...
Cow #1She was born in 2007 and has been a very successful at calving for over 4 years now. She's given us both bulls and heifers and is always a fantastic mother!
Cow #2She was born in 2007 and has grown into motherhood over the years. At first she seemed to push the calves away, but when she had her bull calf in June 2014 no one was allowed near him!
Cow #3She was born in 2007 and calved on 9/7/2011 with Meatball and then again on 4/10/12 with Gracie. She went to live with a neighbor down the road and is enjoying her new herd mate. We hear he's got her eating out of the palm of his hand....literally with crab apples!
CurleyCurley was born on August 17, 2011 to Cow #1. She's getting very big but reminds us very much of her big brother, Bob. She's not the nicest of heifers so we're contemplating fattening her up and sending her on her merry way.
MeatballMeatball's name says it all....he's just one big meatball! He loves to have his head scratched and is very loveable (when he wants to be, of course!).
BobBob is a very reserved bull calf. He's is very curious and loves to have his head scratched.
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BBBB was named after his big brother, Bob. He was born on June 18, 2014 to Cow #1 and is twins with Grill.
GrillGrill was born on June 18, 2014 and was a super shock! We didn't even know she existed until late the next day! She's BB's twin sister.
MollyMolly was born on 5/13/12, Mother's Day, to Cow #2. She's very cute - what calf isn't! - and both mom and baby are doing well!
SandySandy was born on 7/26/10 to Cow #2 (or the cow with the horns...) We're so proud to say that she calved on 7/3/12 with Rosie and is a great first calf heifer!
RosieRosie was born on 7/3/12 to Sandy. We are so happy and proud of the job that Sandy did. She calved with no problems or assistance! Rosie is a small calf but has a lot of spunk!
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