Between Panic and Praise
When our newborn calf wouldn’t nurse and our goat was fading fast, I learned how thin the line is between heartbreak and miracle.
7 days ago3 min read
A Calf Is Born, A Goat Is Fading, and I’m Standing in the Middle
A new life standing steady in the cold. Another slipping somewhere I can’t control. And me, trying not to fall apart.
Jan 293 min read
Sick Goats and Good Neighbors
A sick goat, a hard morning, and a reminder of just how much good neighbors matter.
Jan 203 min read
Shoulder-Deep in a Cow's Rear End
Pregnancy confirmation for a Jersey cow
Jan 143 min read
The Great Cow Tent Experiment of 2025
On our Colorado homestead, a pregnant cow + incoming snow = emergency shelter improvisation. Join us as we build a fast, affordable cow tent for May Belle and hope it survives the weather.
Nov 20, 20252 min read
Calf Watch 2025
Our pregnant dairy cow, May Belle, is still not calving! Here’s what to look for in a cow about to give birth, plus real-life stories from our Colorado homestead while we wait for her calf.
Nov 7, 20252 min read
Pregnant Cow Mood Swings: A First-Time Owner’s Wake-Up Call
When your sweet, pregnant dairy cow suddenly rears up like a rodeo horse, you start to question everything. Join me as I try to figure out whether May Belle was being affectionate, hormonal, or just plain weird.
Oct 26, 20253 min read
