March is coming in like a mean, mangy LION here near Exit 170 on I-90. Not sure of temperature, but near zero, little breeze, but TV says wind chill of -26% at Rapid City, 120 west of us. Snow most of the day, but not a lot accumulated, tho maybe four inches over last two or three days.
Got first two calves out of heifers yesterday and today. Due to start March 17, so pretty early, imo. Working out ok, in spite of new calving barn not being delivered when promised. Recently acquitted portable windbreaks looking like a great investment!
Tried to get another knipko heater in RC yesterday and found there has been a "real run on those" lately according to several stores usually having them on hand. Wonder if that is due to excessive cold this winter??? Or higher value of the baby calves?
Best of luck, and be careful, to all who are calving and working outdoors in this uncomfortable to downright dangerous weather. Hear there was a huge crash in Denver today, with at least one death and some injuries.
mrj