20 Things Every Farm Family Did at Calving Time in 1962

Most people think calving in the freezing dead of winter was an accident, but old-school farmers planned it months in advance. Discover the brutal reality of sleepless night checks, the science behind the February date, and what it truly took to save every newborn calf. Here is the untold story of the hardest six weeks on the farm. 0:00 Midnight Checks in the Freezing Barn 4:28 The Secret Strategy Behind February Calving 8:46 Recognizing Complications Before It Is Too Late 12:57 Fighting to Save Calves in the Cold 17:05 Ear Tags and Pocket Notebook Records 21:26 Spring Turnout and the Summer Payoff / #FarmLife #1950s #RuralAmerica #Farmhouse #FarmMemories #GrewUpOnAFarm #CountryLife #Nostalgia #OldFarmhouse #FarmKids