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Barnyard Buddies:  We have Cows!  |
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
541 Posts |
 Posted - May 24 2022 : 3:07:05 PM
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![]() I'm so excited to say we have cows! We started with 3 black angus. They plowed through our fence and spent some time roaming the neighborhood. We sold one back to the guy we bought them from.
We decided to try a different breed and found the Belted Galloway's are much more calm. Pictured are a Black Angus steer and 3 Belted Galloways. The smallest one is the bull - the brown one. We have an Angus heifer in the barn.
I just love how the Belted Galloway's look. They originate from Galloway, Scotland.
Ps. Yes, that's an old outhouse. Not actually being used any more.
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4759 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2022 : 05:20:41 AM
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Beautiful cows! Hope you have great success with them. I have always liked the Belted Galloways. I found the stripe in the middle to be very striking.
Have you ever watched BBC's "This Farming Life" they follow each year 6 farmers in Wales, Scotland and northern England. Very interesting and some new to me breeds of cows, pigs, and sheep.
Good luck with your herd!
Dawn in IL
“May means long walks in the evenings, eating outside in the garden whenever possible, and lots of healthy, fresh salads to use up all the lovely summer veg that’s available.” – Sophie Morris
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2022 : 07:03:30 AM
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Hi Dawn. Thank you so much. I have not heard of that BBC series. It sounds like something I would enjoy. I will see if I can find it.
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2022 : 12:26:22 PM
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Congratulations on your sweet new cows! Belted Galloway’s are so cute. We have a farm nearby that has a bunch of them. I enjoy seeing them every time we drive by. We have 2 black angus calves right now and they definitely are not as calm. They make me miss my Holstein and Holstein/Charolais crossbreed. Enjoy your new cows!
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2022 : 12:36:56 PM
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How exciting! I have dairy cows (holsteins except one little jersey) I didn't know angus were so ornery!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2022 : 11:28:10 AM
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Andrea, I love your new Farm friends!! Your Belted Galloways are beautiful cows with that distinct white stripe.Lots of luck with your new herd and please keep us posted.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2022 : 06:50:05 AM
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Thanks everyone. The cows are doing well. They are growing and the angus seem to have calmed down some.
Krista, my father-in-law had charolais many years ago. He enjoys telling stories about them swimming across a pond to escape. He's happy to see cows on the farm again.
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2023 : 09:48:55 AM
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I'm so happy! We have our first calf! My son named him rain lord because it was raining most of the day Saturday when he was born. Isn't he adorable?
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6717 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6717 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2023 : 09:49:57 AM
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So sweet Andrea.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7110 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7110 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2023 : 10:08:52 AM
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Sweet baby and love the way that breed of cows are marked.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1248 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1248 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2023 : 10:28:51 AM
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So cute!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
FGOTM August 2022 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2023 : 2:34:26 PM
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Oh my goodness he is adorable Andrea! Congratulations on your new addition. He is simply perfect.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2023 : 5:22:17 PM
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Love Galloways Andrea. Your son picked a great name!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2023 : 6:12:56 PM
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Congrats! He is adorable. Are you expecting any more?
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2023 : 7:15:50 PM
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Yay for babies! Congrats! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2023 : 02:43:42 AM
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The first calf is so exciting! Good luck.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2023 : 03:53:35 AM
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Thank your everyone. We have another calf, born this morning. Her name is Texette. My son noticed one side looks like the state of Texas. He thought about calling her Sandy - Sandy Cheeks from Sponge Bob is from Texas. But decided on a female version of Texas.
 
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2023 : 7:22:50 PM
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Andrea, she is precious! Thanks for sharing the pictures!! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2023 : 02:48:18 AM
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They sure have a good winter coat. Hope your babies are doing well.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4759 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2023 : 05:38:41 AM
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Congratulations on another beautiful calf! I love seeing them.
Dawn in IL
"Spring: a reminder of how beautiful change can truly be."
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1248 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1248 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2023 : 05:50:05 AM
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I love hearing about your farm life, thanks for sharing!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
FGOTM August 2022 |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2023 : 06:48:13 AM
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Andrea,
Oh great pictures. makes me miss the farm I was brought up on. Mama and the calf have the same markings, so pretty.
Nancy Jo
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6717 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6717 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2023 : 07:59:49 AM
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Really great photos, what fun it must be to have them.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2023 : 10:34:13 AM
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Hi everyone. Thank you so much for your kind comments :) The calves are doing very well, growing fast! I will post more pictures soon.
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
541 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2023 : 4:16:22 PM
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our youngest calf Texette.
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2023 : 6:58:17 PM
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How sweet is she!! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Barnyard Buddies: We have Cows! |
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We have Cows!
