Some of our Alfalfa was put up in large square bales this year. Above baler produces 1500 pound bales.

The bale carrier behind the baler collects 4 large bales before unloading. This speeds up the baling process as the operator doesn't need to stop to unload after each bale.

Loading time is also faster as 4 bales can be loaded on a semi-trailer or flat bed trailer before moving to the next 4 bales.

The large square bales can easily be stacked 4 or 5 high for storage with a front end loader.

The rest of our hay was processed into large round bales (about 1800 # ea). These can be easily fed in round bale feeders.

This is a sample of Corn Silage after it has been through the fermentation process. The green corn is finely chopped into 3/8 inch lengths and mixed with a preservative to preserve the nutrients value before packing.

Ground Alfalfa is mixed with corn silage, corn, a soy bean based protein supplement, vitamins and minerals to prepare a balanced ration for our calves. Samples of our feed stuffs (Alfalfa & Silage) are sent to a lab to determine the relative feed value.

Ground Alfalfa being loaded into our mixer feed wagon with corn, silage, protein, vitamins & minerals. These ingredients are well mixed before feeding so that each animal receives a consistent ration.

Part of our 2001 British White heifer calves at the cement fence-line feed bunk.

Part of our 2001 British White bull calves at the fence-line feed bunk.

B&B Shy Ann waiting in the grooming chute for her class with showman, Greg, at the halter.

Because all of the British White heifers were close in age, they were shown in the same class. Brian was showing two heifers and enlisted the help of a fellow 4-H club member to lead one of his B&B bred heifers in the ring.

B&B Penny, with Brian at the halter, was judged Grand Champion British White of the show.

Ashley showing B&B Daisy