Issue #32 – Calves are Here!!

Issue #32 – Calves are Here!!

– A Mini Lesson for New Highland Enthusiasts — Meet a Few of the New Additions — Winter at Elm Hollow Farm — Overstocked on Bulls — Another Scammer: How Disgusting!!!! – Our first calf with Braxton as sire arrived on November 8. Her...
Issue #31 – Calves are Coming!!

Issue #31 – Calves are Coming!!

– Braxton’s First Calves — Sometimes, Life Happens — The Virtual Highland Cattle Show 2023 Results — Southeast Highland Show and Sale Results — Timing for the New Calves – We received the exciting news that Braxton’s first...
Issue #30 – Calves are Coming!!

Issue #30 – Calves are Coming!!

– The Birds, The Bees, and The Bovines — Preparing for New Life at Elm Hollow — Southeast Highland Show and Sale — The Virtual Highland Cattle Show 2023 – Here at Elm Hollow Farm we aim for calving between late October and late February....
Issue #29 – Calves are Ready!!

Issue #29 – Calves are Ready!!

– Consider Steers — Available Calves – Consider steers New owners of small homesteads or hobby farms frequently contact us to ask about buying one or two Highlands just to have them in the pasture. Consider steers! Like many other Highland breeders...
Issue #28 – It’s calf training time!!!

Issue #28 – It’s calf training time!!!

– Elm Hollow calves keep growing — Our bulls in waiting — Magic retires – Elm Hollow calves keep growing!! Every year about this time, we see some of the mama cows beginning to push babies away. They know it is almost time for weaning and as...
Issue #27 – Babies Abound!

Issue #27 – Babies Abound!

– A Bull Year Means Steers — Some Nice Young Bull Calves — Heifer Calves to Watch — A New Bull in Our Semen Tank – Calves Everywhere What an exciting calving season! If you’re looking for pasture pets and not interested in breeding, or if...
Issue #26 – It’s a New Year!! No Bull.

Issue #26 – It’s a New Year!! No Bull.

– Missing Fergus — Welcome Braxton — Magician, the Next Generation — Coos Seeking New Pastures – Thank you Fergus I miss him terribly! Fergus has been a wonderful herd sire for three great calving seasons. We have kept several of his...
Issue #25 – Let the Calving Begin, More New Cows

Issue #25 – Let the Calving Begin, More New Cows

– Celebrating Veterans’ Day — New Cows Join Our Herd — What About This Year’s Calves? — Upcoming Consignments – Calving Season Began November 11 Veteran’s day was celebrated in a big way here at Elm Hollow! Not only do we...
Issue #24 – Meet the Managers, New Cows

Issue #24 – Meet the Managers, New Cows

– Introducing our Managers! — Five new Cows join our herd – INTRODUCING OUR MANAGERS! As we grow, we are more and more reliant on our staff. Our farm hand, Bruce Woodward, has been doing more and more of the important work here and is essential to...
Issue #23 – Halter School, Dog Houses, Scammer Alert

Issue #23 – Halter School, Dog Houses, Scammer Alert

– Halter School 2022 — Best Dog House — Scammer Alert — Website Additions – INTRODUCING HALTER SCHOOL CLASSES 2022CLASS PHOTOS Disclaimer: These dates are approximate pending the cooperation of the calves. Class #1: Start Date – May...