Caring for our hERD

After our calves are weaned off milk at around 2 months old they are moved to our heifer farm about 5 miles down the road from the main farm. At this location our primary focus is keeping our heifers healthy and well-fed as they age. As they grow they are moved from pen to pen to accommodate their increased size and nutritional needs.  When they have reached maturity they will be bred and become pregnant. About two month before they are ready to give birth they will return to the main farm and give birth in the same maternity area they were born in. Shortly after giving birth they will join their herdmates in the milking herd. So much work and heart goes into caring for a heifer before she takes her place in the milking herd. Watching her grow and then thrive as a milking cow is something our Calf & Heifer Team takes great pride in!