08/21/2026
**We know it’s been a little quiet around here lately, but there’s a good reason—we’ve been pretty busy on the farm.**
**A Rough Start, But One Heck of a Fighter 🐂❤️**
This little guy has had quite the journey in his first few weeks of life.
He was born after a long and difficult labor. His mom was a first-time heifer, and after several hours of labor we ultimately had to assist with the delivery. The birth itself was difficult enough, but what came next had us pretty concerned.
When he first arrived, he was weak on his feet and had trouble getting around. Getting a good, strong suck was a challenge, and we had concerns about his vision. He didn't always track the bottle, bumped into things, and at times it wasn't clear how well he could actually see.
We gave him colostrum, provided supplemental feedings, and spent a lot of time watching him, helping him, and giving him every opportunity to get stronger. There were definitely a few moments when we weren't sure how this story was going to end.
Then, little by little, things started to change.
His legs got stronger. His vision appeared to improve. He started figuring things out. He began spending more time with the herd instead of staying by himself. And then came one of the best moments of all—he started nursing from his mom.
Today, he's running, jumping, exploring, and acting like a calf should. He's still got some growing and figuring out to do, but the difference between that first day and where he is now is pretty incredible.
Raising livestock isn't always easy, and sometimes the biggest victories come from the animals that make you work the hardest for them.
We're pretty proud of this little guy. ❤️
Robyn Arndt Nathan Lee
