Our last calf, JJ, is doing much better.  His mom is letting him nurse, and he’s gaining weight.  So relieved!  But, he got an infection and we were lucky to have been watching him closely.  He got a couple shots, and is feeling better.  He is still quite lazy and sleeps alot.  But, he eventually gets up and follows the herd.  We wonder when he’s going to start hanging with the other calves.  Because of all the rain we’ve had, we didn’t get the some of the hay cut so we decided to put the cows in there instead.  They love it!  We had to purchase alot of temporary posts and wire because it is way out on the other end of the farm. And, it was hot, muggy with lots of gnats and flies when we fenced.  Horrible!!   We also moved their water tank out there and put in a keep-fill sensor so it stays full.  Had to string out about 500′ of water hose- but it is worth it to not worry about water!  So, the cows have had decent pasture this summer.  We are going to have to buy most of our hay again, however.  Unless we can get a good crop on the next cutting… fingers crossed! (video update shows JJ running with the other calves- finally feeling better!)

 

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