Spring is on the way and the heifers are ecstatic about it. Why? Play time is one reason, as you can see in the above photo. These two girls were so excited to be let out on pasture, the just couldn't contain themselves.
During the rainy days the heifers live in their freestall barns and after a few days of dry weather, they're let back out on their pasture to graze on the grass that's been growing for them.
A couple of reasons they're not out on pasture during rainy days are; it keep the grass from being torn up by them running around on it and keeps the seed in tact. Another reason is, pasture grass, during the rainy season, has very little nutrients to it and is mainly composed of water, but once that sun hits it and it begins to grow, it's full of nutrients.
{all of those nutrients which are great for cows, are also the reason Joey, is not allowed on pasture right now}
Here's a short video I took of the two girls playing from the above photo:
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14 comments:
I think they designed the "California Happy Cows" commercials after your farm. SO beautiful. You've got such a great place for these happy holsteins! (Sorry Wisconsin...)
Are these all young heifers and replacements for the milk line?
I have found some good reading and recipes at realcalifmilk.com. Are you a part of this?
Nice to see the laides out enjoying themselves. And nice to hear that they are being so well taken care of.
@Texwisgirl, well at least we don't have the snow that Wisconsin does!
@ellie k, all the heifers in this video and photo are aged between 15 months to 24 months old and will calve at 2 years old or later and yes, they will be milking cows:) And are realcalifmilk, I don't think my recipes are on there but I know one or two of my photos for the mini cheese cakes are on there {not my recipe}....or will be soon:)
@Farmchick, thank you! it's fun to have the ladies out on pasture right behind our house.
I saw some of that today too! Except we don't have anything green to run around on!
Having sheep, cows and a few more critters here on the farm, i always enjoy seeing them play and interact together too.
This was a fun read for me, your pasture is so green, ours is just beginning to show some green,. Thank you for sharing.
Sue
Love them seeing "happy"! Our Dry cows go to another farm where they have a month of relaxation and playing in the mud and standing in the rain!
Thanks for sharing!
Leontien
I love it what you have going on here....thanks for coming by and bringing me back to here!
Great shots! Love the look ofy our blog and will be following you for more :)
That was a darn cute video! What a playful group of girls! You sure do live in a beautiful place...
I love cows, it is believed that all the Gods and Goddess reside in a cow here in India... Feels so good to see them so happy in a far away land!!
Have a nice day:)
That is a great action shot- Great catch Nancy!
Much the same with the cattle here. But ours will be at least another month before they can go out as the fields are absolutely sodden and muddy. I do love to watch them go out for the first time though - they are just so full of joy!
YOU are SOOO lucky to live there. WOW! I lived in Livermore for a while and the weather down there is AWESOME! Thanks for the short vid about your heifers who are GLAD to be out of the barn.
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