We put the calves and cows back together and let them out to new grass on May 16th.  They are happy cows!  Meanwhile, we had our second Wagyu heifer calf named Sachi on the 15th. We worried when we hadn’t seen her nurse the first morning.  That first 24 hours is so important.  Calves need colostrum from mom’s milk, which contains not only energy and nutrients, but also maternal antibodies for immunity.  So, we were very concerned when we watched her that morning and didn’t see her nurse.  So after some coaxing, we got her interested and now she is doing great!  We found some hay to purchase so we can feed that in-between pasturing.  The grass doesn’t grow fast enough!  Now we are waiting for 2 or 3 more Wagyu calves to come in the next couple weeks.  Then, in early June we should have a few Angus calves coming. Our herd is really growing this year!

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