Hancock Shaker Village 2009

We made our annual trip to the Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, MA the second to last weekend in September to exhibit Randall calves at the Country Fair weekend. We took heifers "Alice" and "Billie", both around 10 months old. The weather was nice on Saturday, rainy on Sunday, but it was a good trip.

Randall Steers For Sale

We've got a pair of month old steers we'd like to sell to be trained as oxen. This pair is pretty well matched and within a couple of days in age. They are being bottle fed and are being lead trained. We're asking $700. for the pair.

First And Last Calf Of 2008

At left is a picture of our faithful milk cow "Dora" and her new heifer calf "Laura", the farm's last calf of 2008.

Below that is a photo of "Cora", the first heifer of 2008. Cora's mom is also Dora, so Dora has the rare distinction of having both the first and last heifer calves of 2008!

Hancock Shaker Village 2008

Dianne and I spent the last weekend in September exhibiting Randall calves at Hancock Shaker Village's annual Country Fair. This year was the 13th. consecutive year that we have gone. We took Randall heifer "Mabeline", and Randall steer "Ziggy".

The weather report predicted a washout, but we made it through the weekend with only some isolated afternoon showers. New this year was an exhibit of antique machinery and old International tractors.


Returning events included a quilt show, timber framing demonstration, and many other exhibits of old time crafts and skills, as well as games for the children. Phil.

First Calf Of 2008

Our lovable and dependable cow "Aprodite" presented us with the first calf of the year on Tuesday. The healthy bull calf is being called "Atlas". Aphrodite is an "Artemis" daughter.

The Country Fair and Crafts Weekend at Hancock Shaker Village

On Saturday, September 29th., and Sunday, September 30th., Dianne and I exhibited calves at The Country Fair and Crafts Weekend at Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. On Sat., we took Randall heifers "Madison" and "Coleen". On Sunday, we left Madison at home and brought "Sally Ann" to join Coleen. This year was our 12th. exhibiting at the Village, we first started when the weekend was billed as an event for rare livestock breeds. The weather was great and the event was well attended. Phil