Category Archives: Preparing For New Arrivals

It’s a process!

Our Barn is Our Core Tool for Handling Our Irish Dexter Cattle

Most people raising cattle in the numbers over 50 may not relate to this post.  I would say it pertains to those of us with small places – raising less than 25 to 50 head of cattle on our property.  … Continue reading

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Short Girls Fitting In Just Nicely!

It’s been 2 weeks since Beatrice and Helena arrived here.  And I must say – they seem to have taken to sharing the paddock with Miss Anna quite well!  There have been times when we’ve looked out and found them … Continue reading

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Our Dexter Family Just Grew – Again!

Meet Beatrice and Helena! They arrived just last night.  And we are so tickled to have them come live with us! Both girls are Irish Dexters.  Both have been tested and confirmed to be Positive for Chondro Dysplasia – a … Continue reading

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Meet Our Herdsire’s Very First Progeny!

Meet Aon  (Irish spelling for ‘Ian’) !! Born 5-15-2014 Sire – FF Freedom’s Artist Dam – PF No Foolin’ April He is absolutely precious!  Aon weighed only 45 lbs. at birth.  He’s red in color, and looks sooo much like … Continue reading

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Two Days Apart!

** Warning: Graphic Photo Below The weather was so gorgeous yesterday – after all that massive rain that stole 2 days from us. While Cora and Storm were content inside their stalls – Patty decided she’d had enough and wanted … Continue reading

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The Waiting Goes Along…

There have been plenty of devilish arrows coming at us over the course of a week, from various places and situations in our life under our roof. I’ll give credit to that – as the support behind all the ebbing … Continue reading

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It Was a BEAUTIFUL Day!

Yesterday was an absolutely gorgeous day!  I cannot even begin to thank God enough!  Everybody was having a blast – laying out and sunbathing!  Soaking up some Vitamin D! Naturally – I had to get out there and get some … Continue reading

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Enjoying Some Final Moments

The more I look at this photo taken this morning – the more precious it becomes.  This will become a very special memory for me. This is Cora and Killian.  Mom and Son.  Cow and ( soon-to-be ) Yearling Bull. … Continue reading

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I Say Mother Nature Cheats at Playing Checkers

*** WARNING ***  This posting contains VERY graphic photos of pregnant cows.  Viewer discretion is advised. Well.  I can only explain yesterday’s news as God’s decision to let our ‘ First ‘ be one we will – surely – never … Continue reading

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Too Late! Mother Nature Has Set the Alarm Clock!

Patty is looking absolutely wonderful!  She has 8 weeks to go – according to her calculated Due Date.  And she’s beginning to show some of those ‘ maternal ’ signs. That part about being the ‘ submissive woman ’ toward her … Continue reading

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