Heifer Sighting Near Farmers' Market!

Yesterday, as locals were stocking up on fresh produce at the farmers' market, one lucky customer got a surprise heifer sighting. "It was just walking around like it owned the place," said Jesse Barksdale, who was finishing up his shopping when he saw the cow. "I've never seen anything like it in my life."

The heifer, which was apparently lost, caused a bit of a commotion before market employees were able to corral it into an alley behind the building. Some shoppers got a little too close for comfort, but fortunately no one was injured.

This isn't the first time something strange has happened at the farmers' market. In fact, there's a whole Tumblr blog devoted to documenting all the oddities that have occurred there over the years. From overturned stands to runaway chickens, nothing is too weird for this market.

So if you're ever in the neighborhood and see a cow walking around, don't be surprised! It's just another day at the farmers' market.

Heifer being auctioned off for breeding purposes

A heifer, a female cow that has not calved, is being auctioned off today for breeding purposes. She is a black and white Angus and her estimated value is $3,000. She will be sold to the highest bidder with the understanding that she will be bred to a bull of the bidder's choice and that she will produce a calf every year for four years.

This heifer is being auctioned off as part of an event called ''The Breeder's Edition''. The goal of this event is to help people who are interested in getting into the cattle breeding business get started. There are several other animals being auctioned off today as well, including bulls, cows, and calves.

The bidding for the heifer begins at $2,000.

Heifer expecting her first calf

A heifer is a young female cow who has not had a calf yet. Many farmers keep heifers on their farm because they will eventually have calves and produce milk. Some farmers, especially those who are organic or want to be environmentally friendly, choose to keep their heifers until they have calves and then allow the mother cow and calf to stay together.

When a heifer gets close to giving birth, the farmer will begin watching her more closely. He or she may also begin to assist in the birthing process if it looks like the heifer is having difficulty. A calf is typically born after about nine months of gestation.

The day of the birth, the farmer will likely be up early. He or she will need to help the new mom and calf get situated and start nursing as soon as possible. The farmer will also need to make sure that the calf is warm and that both mother and calf are getting enough nutrition.

It is important for the farmer to be observant in the days and weeks following the birth. He or she should watch for any signs of illness in either the mother or calf. The farmer should also ensure that both animals are getting enough food and water.

A healthy newborn calf typically stands up within an hour of being born and begins nursing within two hours. If all goes well, the new family will be bonding and getting acquainted with each other while raising healthy calves that will one day become productive cows on the farm.

Herd of heifers grazing on a new pasture

As the sun slowly makes its way across the sky, casting a beautiful orange hue on the horizon, a herd of heifers can be seen grazing contentedly on a new pasture. Their tails swish back and forth as they take in the new sights and smells, enjoying the fresh taste of the grass.

This sight is a familiar one for farmers across the country, as they open up their pastures to their livestock in the springtime. The grass is still fresh and green, and provides a much-needed source of nutrition for the cows after a long winter.

The farmer watches over his herd, ensuring that they are all well-fed and healthy. He knows that this is an important time for them, as they will be calving soon and he needs them to be in good condition.

The farmer also enjoys this time of year, as it signifies the start of a new season and new opportunities. He looks forward to watching his herd grow and thrive, and to seeing the calves running around in the pasture next summer.

Heifer named 'Rosie' leads calf onto Iowa farm

The newest resident of the 108-acre Rolling Acres Farm in Donahue, Iowa, is a heifer calf named Rosie. Visitors to the farm will find her following Rosie around as she roams the pastures and barns.

Rosie, who was born in late February, was imprinted on her mother at birth and has been raised by her ever since. When it came time for Rosie to be weaned, farmer Todd Geis decided to try something different: He turned the calf over to an 8-year-old girl named Lydia Steinlage, who helped take care of her on a day-to-day basis.

"It just seemed like a natural thing to do," Geis said of his decision to give the calf to Steinlage. "She's been around cattle all her life, and I thought she could handle it."

Steinlage feeds and waters Rosie, leads her around the property, and even brushes her down. She also talks to the calf, telling her what a good girl she is.

"I think she likes it when I call her cute names," Steinlage said. "I call her Rosie, Snickers, and sometimes I just say 'baby.'"

Rosie is one of seven heifers born on the farm in the past year. Geis rotationally grazes his cattle on pasture year round, which allows them to live a low-stress lifestyle and produce high-quality beef. He sells most of his beef directly to consumers at farmers markets and through a cow/calf share program.