Feb. 5, 2006 - Our first calf
We had our first calf of the season yesterday! The mama cow had no troubles, and did a great job cleaning up her baby. It's a girl! The little tyke had a bit of a time getting her first meal, since her mama didn't want to stand still. She kept turning circles to get close enough to keep licking, LOL. (I am always reminded how glad I am that I'm not a cow when I see that--thank you God, for not making us lick our babies dry!!!) Finally, she got on and you could just see those nursing hormones kick in as Mama relaxed and stood still.
She's a reddish color, with a white lightning shaped blaze on her forehead and down her face.
Comments
Feb. 5, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by familyfarm
Congratulations!!
So, is her name *Steak* or *Ribeye*??
Feb. 6, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by TinaMo
LOL! Probably neither, if she grows well she'll become a mama cow herself someday and live a nice, long, happy life having and raising babies. The dc want to name our next herd bull 'Sir Loin', though.
My dh is definitely qf when it comes to the cows. :)
Feb. 7, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by familyfarm
Ahh...lucky cow she is then. :)
We are hoping to get a calf...just to butcher. Lander has already said he's calling it *T-Bone*...(or something just as nutty) and that I better NEVER look into those big ole cow eyes and fall in love because it's going on the table. Can't make pets out of all of them.
I love hearing about your farm.
Feb. 8, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Janne
Oh how sweet! Are you going to post a picture?
