It was time to vaccinate the calves and get them ready to be weaned off of Momma...
We headed out to gather them up... and bring them to the Corrals and pens
We had a friend - actually she knew we had cake (Cow cake - but they love it) and she was patiently waiting for us to feed her!
This is when they all realized - we had cake!!!! and ol blackie there - let everyone know!!!
and to us they came.... or ran ... actually - these cows are very docile and well mannered... They know that the sound of the truck means cake so they all just sort of meander ( quickly) to the truck so as not to miss out.
Some get a little braver than others - but !! Cake!!! They are brave for Cake. Kind of how I feel about fabric.... and chocolate.... and fabric.... nd maybe even a new quilt technique... maybe
You can't really see - but they go in this chute, we check ear tags, confirm heifer or steer, vaccinate, and check feet - got to make sure everyone is good and ready for winter!
Them we turn them back out and head back for a meal. This year - we had Green Chili, Chicken Chili, Italian Soup and ice cream!!! that was a lot of food - but everyone was full, warm, and willing to come back to wean haha!!
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5 comments:
What a process that is to vaccinate and so great that you have a crew to help. The food sounded amazing!
First of all, oh my gosh on your view! I would never stop looking. And your cows are beautiful! They look so sweet, and the black one announcing cow cake - lol! Thanks for sharing some of the "real life" that goes on - looks like hard but rewarding work.
You need a lot of food to keep the help coming back! I love the pic of the cows all coming to you for a treat!
Just an amazing experience! I am in awe.
Interesting process and photos.
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