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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Liz got a surprise last night too

This is the third daughter of her show cow, Mandolin Rain. Mandy was messing around looking like calving last night when we were milking, so Liz stayed up pretty much all night with her.

This baby is by the Canadian bull, Silky Cousteau. She is our first Cousteau daughter and we are pretty excited about her. Please hold good thoughts for Mandy and her baby. This is such a fragile time and although Mandy is a sweetheart, she is not the hardiest cow we have ever owned.



I wish you could have seen her last night. Cows are simply not normally affectionate creatures and they like neither an audience nor assistance while calving. Mandy did not want Liz out of her pen. When she left after cleaning the pen several hours before the calf was born the cow followed her to the gate mooing and carrying on. When she was back inside she put her head in the window and begged her to come back. I couldn't believe it! I am sure part of it was just oxytocin overload because the baby was coming, but Mandy and her oldest daughter Blitz really like to be around Liz. (I suppose it is silly to be surprised. I do too.)

***Oops, I forgot to give Liz credit for the video. She will be putting more up on BuckinJunction as soon as I get done writing the Farm Side so she can have this computer.

8 comments:

Deb said...

Congratulations Liz & Mandy.....what a beautiful little heifer. Good for you :) Sending good thoughts your way - all will be well.

Freste said...

Congratulations!
As far as animal affection goes, I think instinct goes a long way and there's obviously some trust there so I am certain that Liz' presence made everything go just that much better.

Anonymous said...

Great video Liz, and a nice looking calf too. Hope she continues to get stronger.

Beautiful flowers too!

Jan said...

Congratulations on your new addition. What a great way to bring new life into the world.

Stacy said...

Very nice video and congratulations on the new addition!

threecollie said...

Deb, she says thanks. She sure is tired out from staying up with them.

Steve, you are probably right. They sure have a special bond. Alan does with his Bayberry cow too. Mine all just put up with me. lol

Nita, thanks, we have great hopes for the calf.

Jan, thanks, Liz is thrilled.

Stacy, thanks!

Anonymous said...

Way to go, Liz. You're obviously comfortable in your calling and your Mandy knows it too!
threecollie-you must be so proud...

threecollie said...

Teri, Liz has sure been lucky with Mandy, with three heifers so far, two by Blitz and this one by Cousteau....we are proud of the way she works with cows and thanks