Guernsey Dairy Mama

Passionate about my lifestyle and Guernsey Ladies

2017 Year End Review: Farm

Wow! I am not even sure how to summarize 2017 for Abiqua Acres! It has been a huge year, with trials but mostly successes. Of course our biggest news is finally transitioning our herd into our new robotic facility. I know I owe some apologies as I have been horrible at updating here on the […]

Every Farmer’s Vow

Today I cried more then a few tears over a cow. It won’t be the first time I cried over a cow, nor will it be the last. Every farmer makes a vow, so to speak, to the creatures entrusted into their care. It is our vow, that for the time our Ladies are with […]

Finally Out to Pasture

Well I definitely shouldn’t have complained last year about it feeling late to be out in April! We are finally out to pasture on a record late date of May 2nd. After a record breaking wet Winter and Spring, it really was still too wet to go out, but we just couldn’t wait any longer! […]

My Favorite Day of Spring

My favorite day of Spring is when we let the cows back out to pasture for the first time! Hands down, absolute, nothing compares to this day. Last year we were out so early that this year’s usual April let out seemed SO late. But we have had such a wet winter and spring that […]

Classification – Jan 2016

Last week we classified our herd for the American Guernsey Association. It’s an important and long day looking at every cow in our herd. Classification scores are an objective collection of information on the type characteristics that are important to the success of a dairy cow. Type, is the “beauty” side of the cow, what […]

Choosing Robotics for our Dairy Farm

I’ve mentioned before that our farm is in the process of transitioning to robotics. For the past year we have been taking the time to plan and really dig into all the numerous decisions that go along with making this change. Building a new facility requires a lot of thought and we are glad we […]

Happy Cow Appreciation Day

There had been some discussion on exactly which day was cow appreciation day. The same talk was still circulating this year, so it’s time we set the record straight. Guess what? It’s EVERYDAY! That’s right, every day we appreciate and care for our hard working Ladies that produce nutritious milk. Without milk there would be […]

Classification – May 2015

Classification yesterday. Welcomed Challenge Spirit as our new Excellent. Spirit was the 2014 Oregon State Fair Grand and Sr. Champion. Other highlights of the day include Aaron Mardi at permanent EX90. Grumpy Rowan on her second lactation moves to VG88 along with Aaron Anna. VG87 now includes Grumpy Bluesky, Yogi Kaylena, Alstar Lucky and Yogi […]