Calving Season

The small herd at the ranch has grown by eight.  Calving season is a great time of year; we always pray and anticipate the best.  This year several of the heifers are experiencing their first delivery.  Most have been successful with strong healthy calves.  We have however lost one mama and baby.  She got in trouble and before help was available she labored in distress too long.  When they were found the calf was dead , mama could not be saved.  Losing an animal never gets easy and more so when they have been named and become an overgrown pet.  The whole herd is that way, Dad is just another member and they follow him around knowing where their special treats come from. 



This morning another of the heifers had run into some trouble.  This time a close eye was kept and the vet called.  While going to feed and checking the rest of the herd she delivered.  Worn out she made her way up off the ground and began her new duties as mama cow. 




I can’t help but be reminded of our Creator in the midst of this season.










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Buford, the proud papa.

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Posted by Farmer Dan at 3/9/2010 9:22 PM
Categories: Cattle
Tags: farm cows ranch cattle calves
 

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