This is my neighbor's cow, Yo,and her heifer baby born this morning. I went over to pick something up and thought I was going to see her baby already born. Instead I helped her be born! When I got there since she wasn't born yet and found out only one hoof was presented, I knew something needed to be done. I actually had to go in and pull it's front leg and foot forward...that was hard! Not a lot of room in there and it took a lot of force...then I pulled with contractions and she came easy. I've done things like that with dogs...but never livestock...glad it is a girl too! That way I will get to see her for many years to come at Karen and Brendans! Oh, a pure bred Jersey : )) my favorite breed... I went back over later and she was cold so helped Karen dry her more, put a jacket on her and get her up and walk to Momma for some first milk/colostrum. What an exciting start to my day!
Isn't she cute? You did a very neighborly thing, Rita.
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ReplyDeleteRe-posted with typos fixed!
ReplyDeleteI still think they should call the calf "Rita."
What a great morning! Mum and baby look so sweet!
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Rita! You're a real farm girl!
ReplyDeleteand her name IS "Rita!" How fun is that? (You know I was calling her that anyway, right?)
ReplyDeleteWow, what a morning! Yo and Rita are so lucky you were there!
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