Calving has been okay, not quite half done but we have a few late cows so it will be prolonged. Have had to pull a few but have been aggressive with the heifers pulling earlier than later and getting them in pens when needed. The one from the late night post didn't make, it the wind switched during the night and snow fell so it was stiff and cloudy eyed in a snow drift next morn. I got it back to warm and kicking and happy but being backwards damaged the spine I think and it could not stand and that is why it was in the snow, it never got up, without momma it was a lost cause after a few days. That is 30 hours of my life I won't get back.
Other cold ones have gone well. These pics are a few weeks old but the little heifer with Owen was a cold case to and I almost gave up. Fortunately the chief came over so I could go to church and worked his magic and 9 hours later vibrant calf. A little assistance learning to nurse and it is on its way.
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