Calving 2020

March 5th kicked off calving season at Sandstone with a bull calf. I have tried to convince my husband that we should name the first calf of the year. For several years now actually. He isn't as excited by the idea. So I brought it up to the kids, 2020's first baby is officially named Haywire. The Big D picked the name and the little sisters ratified it. Apparently we are still on hay related bovine names. If you recall past seasons bum calves: Haystick, Haystack and Haybale 1 & 2.

March 7th, a second calf was born. Also a bull.

Today, the big excitment of March 8th, is watching the calving camera and waiting to witness a live birth. Bigger news than a giraffe in the zoo. Dad spotted a heifer getting ready to calve before leaving to do morning chores. 

Then the heifer was moved to the barn. So the watch party ended early.

The camera is a new addition to the operation, and until the main herd gets ready to start calving it saves driving to the farm for night checks. It also allows the Hubby to keep an eye on the cattle weekdays when he driving water truck. Fun stuff.

Happy calving ya'll.