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<blockquote data-quote="robertwhite" data-source="post: 898263" data-attributes="member: 15043"><p>My final heifer had her calf this morning. Looooong labor and pretty big calf. Heifer was paralyzed for a few minutes. Put the calf in front of her and she didn't even try to clean it off. :frowns: </p><p></p><p>After maybe 5 minutes, cow got up and walked away from the calf. I said "oh, no you don't" and herded her back to the calf. She stood there for a good 30 minutes until the calf tried to get up. Calf stood up and went right for the udder. Cow was not having any of it and lightly kicked him away. I thought, "not again" and just shook my head. This calf however was quite persistent and kept trying to nurse. About an hour+ after giving birth, and with the calves relentless trying, she finally gave in and not only stood to nurse but licked the calf clean. :clap: </p><p></p><p>Man I am glad this is my last heifer (until I breed the 2 I held from last year) as this past week has just been insane. </p><p></p><p>Once again, thanks to all who offered knowledge and support. :tiphat:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="robertwhite, post: 898263, member: 15043"] My final heifer had her calf this morning. Looooong labor and pretty big calf. Heifer was paralyzed for a few minutes. Put the calf in front of her and she didn't even try to clean it off. :frowns: After maybe 5 minutes, cow got up and walked away from the calf. I said "oh, no you don't" and herded her back to the calf. She stood there for a good 30 minutes until the calf tried to get up. Calf stood up and went right for the udder. Cow was not having any of it and lightly kicked him away. I thought, "not again" and just shook my head. This calf however was quite persistent and kept trying to nurse. About an hour+ after giving birth, and with the calves relentless trying, she finally gave in and not only stood to nurse but licked the calf clean. :clap: Man I am glad this is my last heifer (until I breed the 2 I held from last year) as this past week has just been insane. Once again, thanks to all who offered knowledge and support. :tiphat: [/QUOTE]
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