Cow 62-3 had her calf Saturday afternoon. A little early? Last year she was one of the replacement heifers who had their calves early. 62-3 had her calf June 22 last year. Now, cows can have their calves around a month early. 9 months of pregnancy plus 50 to 60 days (usually) before the cow comes into heat after giving birth means almost 11 months before they can give birth again. But 62-3 gave birth after 10 months. Oh well. The calf is a normal heathy calf.
Last year 62-3 gave birth to a boy. This year her calf is a girl. That makes 7 girls and 3 boys so far this year. The calf is close to a normal sized calf. Maybe a plus few pounds larger.
This morning I put the ear tag on the calf. Momma is a protective cow and had been with her calf all day.
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| The momma five days before she gave birth. |
Saturday afternoon late. At 2 pm there was no calf. After 6 pm I found the calf.
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| The mother's after-birth. |
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