As a beginner..

[FullCircleWVa]

I suppose you're gonna have your first calves at some point. Today was that day for me. I worked all night and pulled in this morning to look in the pasture and see my 57 cow standing over a black speck in the grass. That little speck turned out to be a prettye heifer calf, and the first to fall on the farm. It was a bit on the small side, weighing probably only 50-55 lbs but most importantly to me it was alive and perky. I saw momma's back two quarters had been nursed so I just sat back and watched that little girl nap while mom got her fill of hay. I am ecstatic to say the least, as I was pretty anxious about it haha. I have one more cow to calve out and she is due within the next 1-2 days I imagine. Hopefully she has no issues and we have another addition to the farm. What an amazing feeling seeing new life and the process mother nature has. Just incredible.
Little baby head


My Grandma.. She's 90, just an incredible woman.


She couldn't decide if she wanted to play or nurse, but she finally made her mind up!


Proud momma. I bought her and her 'sister' from a consignment at one of the local barns. She's good so far.


Ready to take on the world! (I told you she was small!!)


Welp I'm going to go check on the other cow now

FC

 

[MurraysMutts]

Love it!!

Yep, that feeling seeing the very first born at the farm is amazing. I still have my first born out of my first cow.
Shes had 3 or 4 calves for me.
Her mama just dropped her 7th...

 

[FullCircleWVa]

I'll never forget the feeling pulling in and seeing what I saw that's for sure MM. I may keep her if she's alright but it's alot of time investment for no return when i can only run a handful of cows or i'd keep her in a heartbeat. Thankfully I'll be around the next 5 days and that cow told me about 25 minutes ago that she's ready to have that calf anytime by the way she was grunting. Hopefully tomorrow, if so i'll try to get some pictures for the calving thread
Heres the other one that is ready any day now "Rubie"

 

[FullCircleWVa]

Bada Bing, Bada Boom! That thicc girl above just calved out this morning. Little bull calf, I'll get a picture in a couple days and post up. Currently out on work now booo!!! But a great day!

 

[FullCircleWVa]

The first text message my dad ever sent me, come to find out, mom had to help him.. but nonetheless. Happy day!

 

[A.J.]

Congratulations! That is a great feeling. Looks like a nice group you've got there. That is some good time to spend enjoying with family as well.

 

[FullCircleWVa]

@A.J. yessir! best feeling for sure. Thank you! Last year when I got them, they had opposites on their sides, so I reckon they are equal opportunity providers out here lol.
It is the best time with family, everyone can find someway to help out here or there and it's usually all smiles.

 

[Texas G@l]

Awesome ! That feeling never gets old no matter how many times you experience it!

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

I was going to say the same thing. Been having calves for 49 years and still get a thrill when I see a new one!!

Congratulations

 

[FullCircleWVa]

Its been a while since I've posted.. mostly due to forgetting my actual log-in name and then it just dawned on me to look back at this post... haha

Anyhow, just want to let ya'll know that this first heifer calved on the farm will be sticking around and becoming part of the herd. She's growing amazing, and honestly the most friendly girl around. Always coming up to me in pasture.. always!

 

[kenny thomas]

No matter how many you have in the future it will be one you always remember.

 

[MurraysMutts]

No matter how many you have in the future it will be one you always remember.

And that's the gospel!

I love that I still have my first one. And her first and second ones.

 

[FullCircleWVa]

This is that sweet heifer that was born 11/27. Plan to wean her with the others this fall as her dam was held back and just bred here recently for a spring calving.