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Sometimes it takes a little “convincing” before a momma cow loves her calf
The other morning started out pretty slow. My Farmer left to do his morning route and I sat on the couch enjoying my morning brew soaking in the wonderful warmth of the sun through my west facing picture window. Then it occurred to me that it was actually warm outside so I should be sitting outside soaking in the sun while drinking my morning brew. I put my shoes on and was just heading out the door when my Farmer called. He needed some help getting a cow to the corral. He had found a new born calf and the momma had just walked away from it. There went my…
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Wearing good clothes on the job always means a messy job is on the horizon
It never fails. When I don’t change out of my good clothes, my Farmer needs my help, and it’s usually guaranteed to be messy. The other day, I came home from town just as it was feeding time. I changed into my muck boots and figuring since I would just be driving the tractor, I didn’t need to take the time to change my pants and shirt. Since I’d have my outer pants and coat on, I’d be just fine. We fed the cows and all was good, I was still clean, then my Farmer stated that he had been watching a heifer in labor for a couple of hours…
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Calves drop when the pressure drops
Calves drop when the pressure drops. It’s TRUE. Around here, any ways. Whenever a storm hits and the air pressure drops, we can ALWAYS count on having lots of babies. Today was that day, well it actually started last night. We had 8 new baby calves born today. Yesterday we had 4. Our average is 2 or 3. Fortunately only one had to be brought to the corral to be helped. Usually when the weather is bad like it was today, it seems like they all need help eating. I’d like to know if there is a scientific reason as to why more cows have their calves when the pressure…
