Now that the corn has been harvested (and Maxine will be home soon), I need to get MJ ready to move into the cornfield.
There’s quite a bit of corn left out there that they will enjoy eating.
Since they are ruminants, I need to make sure he’s getting a bit of corn along so that his system is used to it. It’s very important to make sure ruminants don’t have sudden changes to their diet.
In case you can’t tell MJ enjoys the little snack to get him ready. I also went and shut all the gates to the cornfield.
I also got the cattle shed ready by closing off the part where their hay is stored. Hopefully, they won’t decide to eat it before I tell them it’s okay. That’s part of their winter home below.
Norma Jean was scheduled to be weaned today, but she is still close to her mom. In a couple of days, Maxine should be home, and then I’ll move them both into their winter home.
Linking to Homestead Barn Hop. I’m also linking to Macro Monday even though these are more close ups (it’s hard to do a macro with MJ because of his size). Hope that’s okay.
Teresa
Eden Hills 
such a big cute boy. i can’t wait for maxine to come home to keep him company.
He’ll be quite happy!
I’m anxious to see how they react to seeing each other again. Will MJ be able to kick up his heels with excitement?! 🙂
I wouldn’t rule it out, but I’m guessing her ear will be dripping from all his kisses. 🙂
I love his speckled nose!
I do too! With the white, we always said he had a permanent milk mustache.
Awww, MJ is so cute! I have a weak spot for cows 🙂
He’s awfully sweet. He truly holds a place in my heart~a big one.
Snacking MJ made me laugh. I wonder if he appreciates all the trouble you go to? Such a lot of work and planning that goes on on the farm at this time of the year. Hope everything goes smoothly for you.
I know he appreciates the corn and the shed with the water tank inside it (and no llama to spit on him). 🙂
Wonderful pictures and what a handsome cow.
I think he’s pretty awesome!
That muzzle looks so soft and sweet!
His muzzle yes, but you don’t want his rough tongue licking you!
He’s a big fella! Hope your hay holds out for the winter.
I have way more hay than they need, but I would like them not to waste it. They sometimes think it would be good bedding. Go figure.
It’s hard to me to grasp that winter is right around the corner. He looks like he enjoyed that treat!
I haven’t seen him move that fast in quite some time! He does like his corn. 🙂
He’s a handsome fellow!
I might be prejudiced as his adoptive mom, but I think he’s incredibly handsome!
I always enjoy seeing your bovine friends! I know MJ will be glad to see his “family” again! That ear of corn looks so tiny in his big ol’ mouth!! 🙂
They weren’t very big, but he can get a huge ear in his mouth all at once. I sometimes have to break them in half for Maxine. 🙂
Hi Teresa,
Wonderful photos of MJ. It will be nice for him to have some company. I love how the sky and clouds look in your pictures. So peaceful.
It really is peaceful back in the pasture. He’ll be very happy to have his woman back.
MJ just makes me want to snuggle up to her and take a nap. 🙂
He is awfully snuggly. Just don’t let that giant sandpaper tongue lick you. Ouch!