As winter chill sets in, ensuring our cows stay healthy and nourished becomes crucial, especially for producing high-quality collagen. At our farm, we take great care to provide a nutritious diet during the colder months, and we want to share our approach with you.
During winter, we primarily feed our cows organic peas and hay harvested from pesticide-free fields. This choice is intentional. Peas offer a rich source of protein and essential nutrients, helping our cows maintain their health throughout the cold season.
We carefully harvest a mix of hay, predominantly timothy grass, in the fall. We prioritize high-quality forage to ensure our cows have the energy they need. What sets our approach apart is how we handle the hay.
Some of our hay undergoes early cutting and bagging for fermentation, a process known as silage. While traditional silage involves large silos, we opt for bags to ferment the hay. Although we could humorously call this "baggage," we still refer to it as silage because of the fermentation process involved.
Fermenting hay enhances its nutritional profile, boosting protein content and digestibility. This is vital during winter when fresh forage is scarce. The fermentation transforms the hay into a super nutritious feed, allowing our cows to thrive and produce high-quality collagen.
We intentionally avoid feeding our cows alfalfa, focusing instead on a diet that supports their health during winter. Timothy grass provides the right balance of fiber and nutrients, making it an excellent choice for our cows. This careful selection of forage ensures they remain healthy, active, and ready to produce top-quality collagen.
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