Cattlework Day

Thought we had a fairly easy day ahead. That thought proved incorrect but whilst a bit weary at day’s end we had a great day.
First thing we noted the two late calves and mothers were handy to get into the yards which we need to do as they need marking. The little “family” herd were in the yards as Nemo and Minnie were waiting to be bottle fed. Tried to sort things and get the late calves and mums into the yards but they took off up the hill to be near to the big herd- #@$&%#. Decided to feed Nemo and Minnie then went home for a cuppa and to work on a plan of action.
John took the tractor with a roll of hay up behind the cottage to get the main herd away from the late calving group. I pushed them across from the north through two paddocks to John and the hay. We had left the gates set at the yards for the late calvers and by the time I got back to them one cow and calf had gone in - hooray! The other little calf was not keen to cross the fast flowing creek. Pushed the two contained animals into a back pen, left the gates set and decided tomorrow would have to do. Time for another cuppa.
Whist having our cuppa on the verandah, we noticed the little calf had braved the creek and joined mum who was indulging in some lucerne we had left to tempt her. Off we go again and this time success - we now have all the animals where we want them!
John had a doctor’s appointment and went in sporting a new haircut ‘a la Janette’ so the doctor could check the skin graft on top of his head. He had a few more spots burned off then home via Kathy and Peter’s with their shopping.
Whilst John was at the doctor I went up to check on the neighbour’s herd as they are away for a few days. Realised one was lame so contained them in a small paddock to make life easier for the vet visit. When John got home we went up again so he could confirm my suspicions.
John found time to fit in a bit of weed eradication before feeding Nemo and Milly again.
Really looking forward to wine o’clock.
On a more relaxing note, the baby herons have found they enjoy exploring the hay shed roof. Also, the gleditsia trees we have planted are showing the display of colour they will add to the south gully. Hope they grow quickly.Läs mer