And then there were two.

Remember the three cows?

Now there are only two. We'll see #3 again on the grill very soon!

That probably sounds a little mean, but supplying our beef is their purpose. They've enjoyed a happy little life grazing in the pasture and occasionally chasing the donkey. Much better than a life lived in CAFOs. 

 I've heard that beef like this blows beef from a grocery store out of the water. I'm excited to taste for myself. If it's anything like home grown vegetables versus store-bought, then there's absolutely no comparison.

Our newest additions...

My in-laws picked up four new additions last week. 

Meet Leeroy, the donkey. He's pretty cute (for a donkey) and is getting fairly spoiled. He loves to come to the fence and be petted. He'll even bow his head down low for Little Man to be able to give him a little love. He has a job - keep the coyotes away. From what, you ask?

These three  ladies gentlemen (my MIL originally told me they were heifers and I had no desire to confirm that reality for myself, so I trusted). Coyotes (and any other predator) better stay away because these will become lots of good beef for us to eat in a few months. Local (extremely), grass-fed beef for our family and a few friends. Delightful!

These ladies don't really have names. You really shouldn't name an animal that you're raising to slaughter. Just not good form to be thinking about "Bessie" as you are enjoying a cheeseburger.

They'll be keeping us company in the pasture as we start our gardening adventures this week!