Hoof trimming with JJ. Mark Mourton is the best trimmer, quick, careful, fun to work with and absolutely amazing with the cows. He's firm and fast and takes no nonsense, but he's also thoughtful and kind and doesn't mind when the cows are confused or grumpy or don't cooperate at first. If you need a trimmer, I highly recommend him!!!
JJ doing handstands in the spring warmth.
JJ and Dad going to get beef out of the big freezer... JJ in coat and hat and bare feet... :)
We use temporary fences in the paddocks to give the cows fresh grass every day. Here's the line of where they ate up to the fence, and I'm about to take the temporary fence out for this day's feeding.
Dorothy and Lia helping me with Vet Peter.
Fueling the tractor with Sean.
Aaron on the big tractor, heading out to harrow the fields.
Luthien kneeling to graze under the wire. It's really handy when the cows mow the fencelines for me, to keep the grass off of the wires!
Lia and Blue waiting for me to finish in the milk barn.
Nap time for 6 months old Nick Saint, using Huckleberry as a pillow.
First baby of the year. Aciano from Clover.
Nala... One of our nicest milk cows.
Blue babysitting, and Lia very excited to play but trying to be calm and not bowl the baby over with her enthusiasm.
My Julie cat is very happy with four kittens.
Quince tree in bloom.