The Dent-ed Barn

9-months ago(ish) we offered to look after some friends cattle on a temporary basis.  With the cattle that arrived at The Dent-ed Barn, was a young bull.  He was a handsome wee fellow who clearly had an eye for our 2-year old heifers.  I say clearly as he sadly died wh...

Today 17th April, as I walked back from Mum’s house, I noticed a small creature in the middle of home paddock. I knew instantly it was a new calf, but I was uncertain who the mum was! The surrounding cows were not interested in this gorgeous wee babe as he wandered fro...

Waitangi Day is commemorated here in NZ on 6th Feb annually. But first we take you back to Feb 5th when our gorgeous Priscilla started showing signs she was finally ready to give birth. I spent all day in the paddock with her, bringing her fresh straw to bed down on, s...