π₯³ Introducing: Our Pineywoods Cattle!!! π
Say hello ππΌ to one of the oldest breeds of cattle in the United States, right here at Penner Mini Farms!
Hiya, farm friends ππΌ
We hope that February has treated you well so far! Β
Before I get started, just had a quick update:
As of this week, your Penner Mini Scoop will be released WEEKLY with one main topic each week.
So we hope youβll continue to enjoy these single section newsletters spread out throughout the month (rather than one giant one to get through all at once).
This week, weβre excited to share about our recently delivered Pineywoods Cattle!
A cow, is a cow, is a cowβ¦? π
First, I want to remind you that I (Lorraine ππ»ββοΈ) was never raised in an environment that had anything to do with farming.
I was born and raised in California where about the only thing I knew about cows was that it was stinky when we ever had to drive past dairy farms.
I knew NOTHING about cows or any other livestock, for that matter!
ZERO. ZILCH. NADA.
So Iβm coming to you to today thinking that maybe some of you also may not have any experience with livestock in your past so imma give you a super quick lesson on the new lingo Iβve been learning (now that I am in the cattle industry).
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HEIFER - a young female bovine, who has not borne a calf
COW - a mature female bovine, who has borne a calf
Before a cow becomes a cow, they are actually called heifers. Heifers are female cattle who have yet to give birth. Heifers are raised on the farm until they reach the appropriate age and weight to reproduce. Once the heifer has had her first calf, she then becomes a cow.
(Quote pulled from Swan Dairy website)
STEER - a castrated male bovine, generally processed for beef
BULL - a mature male bovine, generally used for reproduction
CATTLE - a herd or group of bovines without regard to sex
So technically⦠we have 4 heifers!!!
Meet the girls below ππΌ
These girls are each about 2 years old and should be having their first calfs (calves??) and officially graduating to βcowsβ in May/June of this year!!
Here are some of our favorite characteristics of theirs and why we are happy to join forces with other Pineywoods farmers in championing this breed:
Genetic Strength and Adaptability
Hardy & Low Maintenance (yes, please!)
Calving Ease w/ Reproductive Vigor
Low Impact, Small Frame (welcome to the mini farm!) π
Docility
Multi-Use: Beef, Oxen & Dairy
I could go on and on about why we love this breed and our new girls, but that would do none of us any good!
If youβd like to know more, feel free to check out our Pineywoods Cattle page on the website.
Iβm trying to make these a bit more short and sweet, so thatβs it for today and weβll be back in your inbox next week with another update from the farm!
WAIT!!! BEFORE YOU GOβ¦
π GOATS FOR SALE π
Are you looking for some registered Nigerian Dwarf goats (or know someone who is)? Weβve got a few goats up for discussion and would love to chat with anyone interested!
Check out our posts for more information and reach out with questions:
π GOAT CUDDLE SESSION? π
Weβve been throwing around the idea of offering Goat Cuddle Sessions this spring after the baby goats arrive! If that is something youβd be interested in, please leave us a comment or reply via email to let us know!
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