Friday, October 28, 2011

Out to Forage

Oct 26th. Now that harvest is finished, we turned the heifers out to forage for ears of corn left on the ground.  They seem to enjoy the extra food and freedom!

14 comments:

Gail said...

Heifer heaven!

DesertHen said...

They look like happy cows in an Iowa corn field to me! =)

theconstantwalker said...

I have just had a lovely browse around your blog..

Ms. Becky said...

I truly love your blog. It stirs my childhood memories of "getting the heifers in" each fall from pasture before winter. my brother sold the dairy herd several years ago - his wife told him if there was a milking cow left on the farm, she was leaving! their lives are much simpler and easier now. he raises beef and crops, that's it. your photos are reminiscent of joyful times for me, so thanks for that. happy weekend to you Jeanelle.

Sandy said...

A double bonus for both you and the heifers. They get more to eat and you have less to clear.

Nancy said...

I love the coats on these heifers, Jeannelle. What type are they?

Jeannelle said...

Thanks for all comments! To Nancy: They are Holsteins.

Pat said...

They must be happy!

Did you see me wave as I drove through your State? We are now just about to the border of OK, in Kansas, settled down for the night.

Michaele said...

I don't think there is anything prettier than a Holstein. Love this photo.

Rose said...

First let me thank you for commenting on my blog, if for nothing else than I have found yours through it. I love this pic and from what I am seeing will love visiting.

I do get behind...we go to visit my daughter and spend the night quite often or her and our grandbaby come here...and when she is here I don't get much done.

Have a good weekend...

Louis la Vache said...

«Louis» approves of your seeing that his bovine sisters and cousins are well-fed....

Anonymous said...

Beautiful photograph!
Your blog is amazing. (:

eileeninmd said...

Lovely photo, I love the animal scenes. Have a greay day!

Anonymous said...

Yes, I'll bet they did enjoy the tasty corn treats... lovely peaceful shot...