06/15/2026
The hot wet weather has been both a blessing and a curse. The grass is thriving, but the mud has been RELENTLESS. Even with the dairy girls on pasture, there’s only so much I can do before it catches up.
Hetty tested positive for mastitis the other day. Thankfully, we caught it very early. No dramatic symptoms. No swelling. No obvious pain or distress. Just suddenly no milk from one side and a positive test. We started treatment immediately and have been working closely with our vet from the start to make sure she has the best chance at a full recovery.
While I was busy spiraling and blaming myself, as one does, my vet reminded me that even the strictest facilities deal with mastitis and catching it quickly and responding fast put her in a really good position.
What a season, guys. Between the back-to-back storms, mud, rain, and the constant “what now?” moments, I am more than ready for this new milk barn to become reality.
Send a little love our way. I am currently in a season of “are you freaking kidding me.”
