One Fine Acre - 2023 4H Steer Project Update

Poka_Doodle · Apr 13, 2016

Wow, they really are growing

OneFineAcre · Apr 14, 2016

The vet asked Maurine if she wanted him to put the pups on his FB page. She said sure.

We've had a dozen calls today and two people coming to see the pups on Saturday ( both with goats and another GP)

sadieml · Apr 14, 2016

OFA, I'm so sorry about poor Coleus. :hit

I shall remember your whole family in my prayers. :hugs

I know how difficult it is to lose many loved ones in a short time. It makes you feel all bruised inside, because it's like an emotional bludgeoning. Take heart, knowing that God will carry you all through this time, and there will be brighter days ahead. Your strong family bond will help you comfort one another, and remember...it came to pass...whatever it is, it didn't come to stay, it came to pass.

ALSO, yay on those beautiful pups! A dozen calls already! You'll find all the right homes in no time.

edited to correcto typo

babsbag · Apr 15, 2016

Those pups are so stinkin' cute. I hope you find the perfect homes for all of them.

OneFineAcre · Apr 15, 2016

We are officially on milk test. Sending the samples to Dairy One today.
Most are not quite 2 months into lactation yet. Mine tend to peak around 3 months.

Zamia 3.78 lbs
Taffy 3.47
Cocoa 3.45
Clarabelle 3.39
Ginger 3 lbs
Rosemary 2.85
First Fresheners
Shea 1.97
Opal 1.87
Pebbles 1.27

Pebbles is going to be sold with her Kid.

Here is Zamia on 12 hour fill.

frustratedearthmother · Apr 15, 2016

Nice!

Southern by choice · Apr 15, 2016

Awesome! I know you've been wanting to do this for awhile! :thumbsup

So far who is showing best protein? Butterfat? lowest SSC?

We will be going in late

but at least I will get data!

OneFineAcre · Apr 15, 2016

Southern by choice said:
Awesome! I know you've been wanting to do this for awhile!
So far who is showing best protein? Butterfat? lowest SSC?

We will be going in late but at least I will get data!

This was the first test, so we are sending to Dairy One lab today for testing.
I am very pleased with the volume.
I mean Opal is the only one even close to 2months, she kidded on Feb 29th.
Zamia and Clara Belle are not even a month into lactation (3/23 and 3/27)
Cocoa 3/16
Ginger 3/19
Rosie 3/20
Taffy 3/21
Those are good numbers but Zamia, Cocoa, Clarbelle and Taffy are very strong.

OneFineAcre · Apr 15, 2016

We rented a camper last year for the Memorial Day show and it was so awesome being able to stay at the facility and not have to drive 15 miles to a hotel late at night.
It was terribly expensive to rent one though.
It was going to be even more this year.
So, I had been keeping my eyes out for a deal.. Found a distressed sale due to divorce.
It's a 26 ft, 2007 Pioneer.
NADA on this average retail is $8300.
I got this for $2500

Was going to wait until I had better pictures.
Oh, and I don't have anything to pull it with. My truck is a 6 cylinder. But, I know a good deal when I see it.