Well we are still under snow here, last week consisted of 2 good snowstorms, one good wind storm, and now rain and ice.....
Came across these pictures of the cattle in their summer slicks, all fat and sassy on green grass.....seems so long ago....
Looking forward to spring, looking past mud season and sure hoping those Bluebirds I saw in the tree next to the barn are better weather forcasters than those Robins were 4 weeks ago...!
Here is a picture of handsome Hawkeye (after the M*A*S*H series in case you were wondering...) strolling through one of our pastures....
The other pictures are of the herd lounging around relaxing, not a care in the world...just the way I love to see my animals.
Dont forget March (around these parts) is time to frost seed your pastures.....get some clover seed (fixes nitrogen in the soil) and go take a walk through your pastures when the snow is just about gone and melting fast. Usually I do it late March; the melting snow and heaving of the soil surface as it thaws and freezes allows the seeds to seep down into and make contact with the soil, so when the days warm up they are all set to germinate! Just keep your animals off until the plants get established.....the clover will be good for at least two years but I like to seed a little bit each year.
Great excuse to get out and wander around the pastures.....
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