#Calfwatch2016

#Calfwatch2016 is in full swing with 2 calves being born last night around 11:00pm. I was in bed sleeping when all of a sudden I heard Will yelling at me for help. Luckily Lyndin is a good sleeping and didn't hear a thing. So out we go with one calf on the ground and another one with feet out. We are calving out 20 heifers right now so keeping a watchful eye is essential. We purchased a purebred Angus bull (Viper, as we nicknamed him) last April to use on the heifers in hopes of small birth weight calves and he held up his end of the bargain. It is crazy to see little 60 pound calves walking around when I am so use to the 80 - 90 lb Simmental calves. This morning they both got their ear tags as well as their mothers getting their V56 Tags as they are officially apart of the V56 herd now. The next few weeks will be busy welcoming new life around the farm. Last year we kidded out 8 goats and calved at the same time. This year the goats made their arrival around Christmas, so they are already running around like crazy. I love this time of year as all the hard work is finally showing the rewards. I can't wait for Lyndin to see the baby calves as she loves watching the cows for the window. I am sure they will put on a show for her. So 2 down and a lot to go. Wish us luck!

Trivia Question...

How many steers were born at V56 farms last year?