Herald Creek Farms

07/31/2026

Two beautiful girls from two separate, wonderful farms in Pennsylvania that are now besties on our farm. Crazy how some things just click and make perfect sense.😉

Apple Hill Alexandrite and LiTerra Avalara

07/14/2026

Today, we’re recognizing one of agriculture’s most important animals, cattle. They produce nutritious dairy products, high-quality beef, and play a vital role in Kentucky agriculture to help feed families across the Commonwealth.

Did you know cows have an incredible sense of smell? They can detect scents from up to 6 miles away under the right conditions! Their powerful noses help them find food, recognize other cattle, and stay aware of their surroundings.

Join us in celebrating Cow Appreciation Day by telling us what you appreciate most about Kentucky’s cattle industry!

07/11/2026

For an instant pick me up…head to the pasture😉

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07/07/2026

❤️🤍💙 A Fourth of July change of plans

Conover’s Miss Brittany, our only first calf heifer we knew would be calving a summer calf surprised us and went into labor a couple weeks earlier than we thought and delivered this 80lb chunk Saturday afternoon.

It’s a good thing we noticed her early labor signs that morning because she was still in the other pasture so she could cool off in the creek with the extreme heat we were thinking she still had some time. A second check before our original plans to head over to our oldest son’s Fourth of July party up the road and I could tell she was definitely in active labor now.
So a quick run to go change out of my good clothes, grab the hubby and a halter we headed back down. She had walked into the deep part of the creek again so I had to get in and halter her up so we could walk her up the hill to the barn. Another reason I am glad and thankful everyday to have halter broke cows!

Around thirty minutes later she was laying down and pushing. Some time had passed with her getting up and down and trying to push and all we could see was one front hoof so we knew it was time to intervene. The Ohio Valley heat and humidity wasn’t helping her to want to push so with some teamwork we examined the situation found this guy had a big head, grabbed the chains and got him delivered safely and momma cooled down while the humidity was still slapping us all in the face.
She was doing great cleaning him up, but he wasn’t latching yet when he tried she kept moving so we had to halter mom(first time momma) up again and hold her still while helping him latch to get colostrum. As we were walking back to the house I looked back and he was going in for more and they fell right into their bonding groove as a hit and miss thunder shower was rumbling by 1/4 mile away taking the humidity with it. If only that had happened sooner that would have been nice.
Momma and baby boy are doing great and we are excited to watch and see how this guy develops.

👑Sire: STR In Focus

• With all these bull calves we’re still pondering on a couple S names. 🤪

07/04/2026

Happy 250th America! 🇺🇸🧨🎇🎉🦅

06/27/2026

Mother Nature doesn't always play nice. It seems like producers are either really wet or in extreme drought. We realize you depend on forages for grazing this time of year, but how do you get the most from them during drought conditions? BioZyme has created a Guide to Drought Management that offers several tips for your herd to get the most out of every bite.

👉Read the blog here: https://vitaferm.com/2026/06/18/drought-management-for-cattle/

06/25/2026

Snooze town! 💤

06/24/2026

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Absolutely 🥰

06/24/2026

Farm life‼️

Happy Wednesday Friends!

06/23/2026

Our newest addition arrived on Father’s Day!
😍 Look at that sweet face!

Blair Homestead Magnolia delivered her first calf. A handsome, healthy 65lb bull calf early Sunday afternoon ending our spring calving season right as summer was officially rolling in.

Sire: STR In Focus