It’s been a long wait for Spring weather- we go through this every year.  But March seems to go at a snails pace!  We decided to purchase 3 yearling heifers from a farmer a few miles from us with a large Angus herd.  They were born in April 2016, and were delivered to us 2 weeks ago.  We kept them separate from the rest for a few days and then introduced them to the rest.  They seem to get along fine with everyone.  So, with that addition we have 14 head!  They all made it through the winter nicely- they’ve been eating good!  We are excited to expect 6 calves in the next couple months also.   Mud seems to be the biggest problem right now.  It has been so wet this year, that we have had some trouble getting the tractor through it.  It has made us think about options for feeding next year.  We are planning on adding a gravel road into the pasture and make a feeding area for winter.  That way, we can stay out of the mud in the pasture.  And, we will put the hay bales in a more easy accessible area.  We are waiting for Spring, and hoping the pastures will dry up and start growing grass soon!

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