Our last calf of the year took its time to arrive. The dam (mum) had been showing signs of the impending birth for a couple of weeks – her udder was gradually getting bigger as the milk prepared to come through and she was showing signs of discharge in the days leading up to the… Continue reading The last calf of the year arrives…

A few weeks ago the cows moved outside for summer and have since been enjoying the lush grass and sunshine. The first cow set to give birth this year is due in late June – imagine then my surprise when on a dog walk last night at about 10.30pm I flash the torch across a… Continue reading A birth on the farm…