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CloversMum
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 Posted - Sep 01 2015 : 2:28:51 PM
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Betsy is 1 year and 1 week old today! She's a sweetheart as well. Ron, Harriet sure delivered a great little heifer! Betsy is a beauty and gets compliments frequently.
The night little Humble was born, she and Clover kept talking to each other back and forth for hours. Then, after Humble was up walking around, Clover led him around to the shared fence line (we had Betsy and Clover separated in preparation for Clover's delivery). It appeared as though Clover was showing Betsy her new baby and asking for approval! Betsy most definitely gave it. In the morning, little Humble had wandered through the fence and was by Betsy who was okay with being his babysitter! Clover was keeping a close eye on him but I think she approved of Betsy's care.
This fall I hope to breed Betsy. We will see what happens ... lots of milk in our future I do believe! |
Loving life and family on our Idaho farm, Meadowlark Heritage Farm; A few Jersey cows; a few alpacas; a few more goats, and even more ducks and chickens |
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Ron
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Posted - Sep 01 2015 : 4:10:14 PM
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| Adorable...She is turning out very well...just how I pictured it...family farm, loving family...that's what she needed and deserved. That one should make you a good cow as well..milk year round if you stagger breeding. |
With a moo moo here and a moo moo there, here a moo, there a moo, everywhere a moo moo. |
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NellieBelle
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Posted - Sep 01 2015 : 4:50:39 PM
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| Betsy is sure a beauty. Glad all worked out so well. Can't wait to see a little calf from Betsy. All in good time. |
To laugh is human but to moo is bovine. Author Unknown |
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Sydney2015
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Posted - Sep 01 2015 : 6:21:10 PM
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| I love Betsy. She is so cute! |
A good laugh overcomes more difficulties and dissipates more dark clouds than any other one thing - Laura Ingalls Wilder
I live on a small farm of seventy acres called Green Forest Farm, with 10 horses, a donkey, 5 beef cows, 2 beef heifers, 3 Hereford heifers, around 60 chickens, 8 dogs, my amazing cow, AppleButter, and her little Jersey calf HoneyButter! |
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GingerBKelly
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Ron
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Posted - Sep 02 2015 : 07:49:34 AM
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| Guernsey makes a good cow...mid sized but very docile and good to work with...I know Betsy is a little spry but at the end of the day She will do fine.. |
With a moo moo here and a moo moo there, here a moo, there a moo, everywhere a moo moo. |
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CloversMum
3486 Posts
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Posted - Sep 02 2015 : 6:46:17 PM
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| Today she was following us through the pasture as we were taking stock of what needs to be done this fall as far as our pasture quality is concerned. Betsy was so funny ... wanting to be close to us and curious as to what we were doing but then acting nonchalant when we glanced her way. She ate some handpicked grass ... don't you know it tastes better that way? But the entire time she was within six feet of us, following us back and forth as we were talking and walking. So she may be shy but definitely wants to be with people. I think, no I KNOW, she'll take more work and training but it will come just like Ron said. A person just melts when looking into her eyes. The Primeland guy asked what breed she was ... I told him that she was a Guernsey. He said, no way as she most definitely has some Ayrshire in her! That's the second time someone has told me that ... but I don't really care as I absolutely love her appearance and her milk will be A2/A2 if anyone wants it. Are Ayrshires, Jerseys, and Guernseys related at all? He also told me that Guernseys usually have a pink nose and Betsy's is more brown like a Jersey. Ron, what color is Betsy's mom's nose? Just curious ... absolutely doesn't change anything. I don't think Betsy's markings or coloring could be any prettier! Can't wait to taste her milk in another year ... |
Loving life and family on our Idaho farm, Meadowlark Heritage Farm; A few Jersey cows; a few alpacas; a few more goats, and even more ducks and chickens |
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Ron
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Posted - Sep 02 2015 : 8:04:57 PM
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Betty's Mom |
With a moo moo here and a moo moo there, here a moo, there a moo, everywhere a moo moo. |
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maryjane
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Posted - Sep 02 2015 : 9:24:36 PM
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| Betsy does look more Jersey than Guernsey. Do you have mail men out there Ron? |
MaryJane Butters, author of Milk Cow Kitchen ~ striving for the stoicism of a cow standing in the rain ~ |
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CloversMum
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Posted - Sep 02 2015 : 9:29:18 PM
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| Harriet is a beauty too! And, isn't that little Betsy hiding behind her? I recognize her tail, Ron! :-) I was thinking, too, that Guernseys are rarer around here so perhaps people try to fit them into a category or breed that they already know. I'd like to learn more about the history of all these breeds to see how they are related, if they are. Some day when I have absolutely nothing to do! It will be fun to see what Betsy's calves look like. |
Loving life and family on our Idaho farm, Meadowlark Heritage Farm; A few Jersey cows; a few alpacas; a few more goats, and even more ducks and chickens |
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maryjane
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Posted - Sep 02 2015 : 9:31:02 PM
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| Ayrshires, Guernseys, and Jerseys all descend from the same breed, way back when. |
MaryJane Butters, author of Milk Cow Kitchen ~ striving for the stoicism of a cow standing in the rain ~ |
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maryjane
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Posted - Sep 02 2015 : 9:34:23 PM
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| From what I've read, different locales in the UK started breeding for certain traits to create distinct breeds and today we have Ayrshire, Jerseys, and Guernseys from that area of the world. It's called marketing I think:) To this day, breeders dream up (create) new breeds all the time. Some catch on, most don't. |
MaryJane Butters, author of Milk Cow Kitchen ~ striving for the stoicism of a cow standing in the rain ~ |
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CloversMum
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Posted - Sep 02 2015 : 9:35:29 PM
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And, MaryJane has solved the mystery and saved me from searching it out at some future date when I have nothing else going on! They are all related which is why there are some similarities.
Regardless, I feel very blessed to have two beautiful cows out in my pasture with little Humble added to their mix. It truly is a beautiful sight and Clover & Betsy compliment each other beautifully. |
Loving life and family on our Idaho farm, Meadowlark Heritage Farm; A few Jersey cows; a few alpacas; a few more goats, and even more ducks and chickens |
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Ron
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Posted - Sep 03 2015 : 06:50:46 AM
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Being they are registered Charlene the Guernsey Association can help you trace genealogy and even might have some pictures on file of sires and dams in her background ....
Mail Men Mary Jane? We have a contracted rural carrier...does that count? |
With a moo moo here and a moo moo there, here a moo, there a moo, everywhere a moo moo. |
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CloversMum
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Posted - Sep 03 2015 : 11:10:32 AM
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| Wouldn't that be fun to actually have photos of Betsy's extended cow family? Maybe a project for this winter while in front of the woodstove! :-) |
Loving life and family on our Idaho farm, Meadowlark Heritage Farm; A few Jersey cows; a few alpacas; a few more goats, and even more ducks and chickens |
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CloversMum
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Posted - Sep 04 2015 : 4:16:47 PM
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My Betsy under the big blue sky!
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Loving life and family on our Idaho farm, Meadowlark Heritage Farm; A few Jersey cows; a few alpacas; a few more goats, and even more ducks and chickens |
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Sydney2015
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Posted - Sep 04 2015 : 6:39:24 PM
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| Betsy is so sweet! Reminds me of AppleButter. |
A good laugh overcomes more difficulties and dissipates more dark clouds than any other one thing - Laura Ingalls Wilder
I live on a small farm of seventy acres called Green Forest Farm, with 10 horses, a donkey, 5 beef cows, 2 beef heifers, 3 Hereford heifers, around 60 chickens, 8 dogs, my amazing cow, AppleButter, and her little Jersey calf HoneyButter! |
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CloversMum
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Posted - Oct 08 2015 : 5:50:19 PM
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Don't they make a lovely pair? Their coloring is so very similar! |
Loving life and family on our Idaho farm, Meadowlark Heritage Farm; A few Jersey cows; a few alpacas; a few more goats, and even more ducks and chickens |
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txbikergirl
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Posted - Oct 08 2015 : 6:04:16 PM
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| they really do make a lovely pair! |
_(199x300)_(66x100).jpg?v 93697001) Firefly Hollow Farm , our little farmstead. Farmgirl living in the green piney woods of East Texas on 23 acres with a few jerseys, too many chickens, a pair of pugs and my Texan hubby (aka "lover boy") |
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farmlife
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Posted - Oct 08 2015 : 7:28:05 PM
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| They are going to make beautiful babies together! |
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NellieBelle
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Posted - Oct 09 2015 : 08:28:56 AM
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| I can't wait to see the calves from Betsy and Tony! |
To laugh is human but to moo is bovine. Author Unknown |
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Ron
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Posted - Oct 09 2015 : 08:59:00 AM
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| Thank you Charlene. This is just all I ever wanted for this cow. A loving home on a family farm. As it should be. |
With a moo moo here and a moo moo there, here a moo, there a moo, everywhere a moo moo. |
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CloversMum
3486 Posts
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Posted - Oct 09 2015 : 4:05:10 PM
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Here's hoping Betsy comes into heat the several days. We think she should be since we think she was in heat 20 days ago.
Ron, I'm so looking forward to her milk and think she looks especially contented with Mr. Tony. Love, love, love having cows on our little farmstead! |
Loving life and family on our Idaho farm, Meadowlark Heritage Farm; A few Jersey cows; a few alpacas; a few more goats, and even more ducks and chickens |
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Ron
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Posted - Oct 09 2015 : 5:13:43 PM
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| She will serve you well for many years Charlene. I don't know what milk goes for there but milk off the farm ( whole not skimmed ) goes for $10.00 a gallon here. Harriet once freshend is good for 6 to 8 gallons a day. Leaving Her with the bull is best chance of a heifer calf. Harriet has only calved heifers every calf....see how it goes for Betsy. |
With a moo moo here and a moo moo there, here a moo, there a moo, everywhere a moo moo. |
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CloversMum
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Posted - Oct 10 2015 : 8:44:18 PM
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Wouldn't that be cool if Betsy had a heifer too! I'd sure like it if she took after Harriet ...
Clover is nursing Humble and still giving us 1-2 gallons per day ... I cannot imagine 6-8 gallons in addition, but I'd love it! Our family goes through the milk for sure and I love having extra to share with extended family and friends. |
Loving life and family on our Idaho farm, Meadowlark Heritage Farm; A few Jersey cows; a few alpacas; a few more goats, and even more ducks and chickens |
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CloversMum
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Posted - Feb 11 2016 : 8:45:21 PM
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| So Betsy was due to come back into heat end of last week ... no signs. Fingers are crossed for a pregnancy. We will have a vet come at the end of the month to do a few pregnancy tests on the farm to confirm. |
Loving life and family on our Idaho farm, Meadowlark Heritage Farm; A few Jersey cows; a few alpacas; a few more goats, and even more ducks and chickens |
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