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• August 25, 2009 - Our Newest Calf
Posted By Cathy in Farm Life
Here is a picture of our newest calf. This Momma wasn't supposed to have a calf. She was a twin with a boy. Those are called Free Martins and they usually are meaty enough to give as much meat as a boy cow. Even though Free Martins are female, because of the extra boy hormones they get en utero, they usually can't have babies. But, she got pregnant. And, Jon (my husband) was blessed enough to notice the event. So, here nine months later is our little calf. She looks like she will be a good Momma.
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August 25, 2009 - Cool!
Neat picture! And I've never heard of Free Martins, so thanks for the little bovine class!
Rhonda
August 25, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Wow... so interesting!
August 25, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Yes, she does look like a good mama. I had never heard of this condition you speak of, interesting.
We had a large brangus bull in our yard this morning, scared me good! Seems he had gotten out of one of the neighboring pastures. I was very happy to see him go :-).
Have fun with your new little one, he/she is adorable!
Blessings, Julie
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