Here they come!
Food! We stood near the wires that fenced off their grazing area, just to make sure they didn't run through. When they see green, they go a little crazy...
(yes, I know it's a weed...but isn't it pretty?)
Here's Helen...she's one of the cows on the header photo at the top of the blog...about five years older, but still going strong!
I stood there and waited...and waited...trying to get a picture of a cow lifting her head with a mouthful of grass, to no avail. They were too quick for me, so this will have to suffice! :)
Once they settled down, their heads didn't come up for a while...
I love this sound. If you turn up the volume the whole way, you can hear her munching...
Pure contentment! A lush field of rye grass...and beautiful, cool spring day...and several hours of lounging in the meadow, chewing their cud and making milk.
What else could they possibly want?
Linking up to RURALITY blog hop.
Oh Alica I LOVE that sound I cannot wait to hear it here and I am sure my girls can't wait either:) Hug B
ReplyDeleteI love this post, Alica! Boy, does that take me back about 50 years. I love my Angus and few acres of pasture now, but there is nothing like a herd of good Holsteins on new grass. I see Patty there in the second picture. And the sound of grazing is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Ray...you're right! There's Patty...I should have identified her too! :)
DeleteI love the sound they make. I also love when you get to turn cows out in a new pasture filled with green grass.
ReplyDeleteYou have such beautiful cows.
I read all your posts, but HAD to comment - your cows are gorgeous! It's obvious you run a first-class operation and love your cows. I really enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan! I'm glad you enjoy it...I have fun with it!
DeleteThat looks like nice rye grass, and your cows are so clean.
ReplyDeleteI love the video of the cow munching. Your cows are very lucky. Our are still not out yet.
JB
Oh that grass looks lovely and green ! I bet they are just chowing down like crazy ! I like that sound to of them munching , I was hoping one would bellow for me , it has been some time since I have heard that and I like that sound to ! Thanks for sharing . great video and photos ! Have a good day !
ReplyDeleteHoliday! Ours will be turned out May 1. The best day of the year for them.
ReplyDeleteGosh, I remember last year's post as they thundered to the grass... to think a whole year has gone by! Your grass looks so thick and rich. I know the girls loved it!
ReplyDeleteLove hearing the cow! Thanks for that.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the sound of happy grazing cows. Your green is much farther along than ours but we're getting there!
ReplyDeleteHappy cows!
ReplyDeleteHappy cows!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the lush green! I can see why those cows are so happy. And I know how quickly they can whip their heads up when they're ripping out that grass- they don't want to wait for anything! Love the sound~
ReplyDeleteThose are some very happy cows! I'm with Mary Ann, it just doesn't seem like it's been a whole year since last year's post! :)
ReplyDeleteAlicia, I just stumbled across your blog while hunting for a pic to illustrate a fact sheet for kids on spring pasture management. Love the pic above of Helen (and friend) and am seeking permission to use it. Who am I? Robyn, Careers Coordinator at WestVic Dairy, a not-for-profit regional development program for the industry in southwest Victoria, Australia. The fact sheet is for a program called kids@demoDAIRY, and I can send you a draft (with your pic in place) for you to consider if you want, (but I'll need an address to send it to) For context,and to check we're legit you can go to our website: westvcdairy.com.au. Can you answer by replying to this comment? Or I can leave an email address for you if you want.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Robyn.
Robyn...it's fine with me if you use the picture. I was trying to find the original jpg to send to you, but I can't seem to locate it. Are you able to copy the pic right from the blog? If you'd like my email, it's adenlinger222(at)comcast.net I'd enjoy seeing the draft!
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