Time Flies

Whoa!  Hadn't really realized how long it's been since I'd posted anything here.  In the winter, it seems like most of the days are the same.  Outside it's generally overcast and dreary, so pictures are dull too.  But I'll try --

We did spend quite a few hours moving all the girls in from the pasture and through the chute.  We lured them into the corrals with a tractor load of alfalfa.  No complaints!   Preg testing for the fall calvers.  Treated the herd for lice since everyone is itchy and rubbing against anything they can find.  Gave all of the girls a thorough once over mid-winter.  And lo and behold, we (they) have ringworm too.  Yippee.  So, they all got those spots treated with betadyne.  We really need warmth and sunshine - the very best ringworm cure. 
 

Ray Ray was not thrilled about her blood draw or her pour on or the betadyne sprayed on her neck.  She's most certainly wishing for spring to get here!

That's Queenie in the feeder.  We weaned her a few days ago.  She doesn't seem to miss mom much, but she's sure not in any hurry to leave the feeder when it's time to load it with more hay.  It took both of us to shoo her out of the ring so Chris could load more for her to eat (and apparently sleep in). 

 

The almost yearlings are trying to teach our two weanlings how to eat.

 



Queenie is curious, but not ready to walk over and stick her head in the feeder.  She'll be our best friend forever once she gets a taste (which is all they get anyway...)!

Spring and calves should be arriving soon!  Can't wait!