Don't run your mouth.

[True Grit Farms]

Checked on her last night at dark, and here we are this morning. The heifer is alive and I'll try to get her up in a hour or so. Just the other day I was bragging on how everything was going along so well. Some you win, some you loose. Hopefully we'll get back on another good roll.

 

[Bright Raven]

Sad. Very sad. Hope you get back on your track record.

That is a big calf assuming the photo is a good representation.

 

[TCRanch]

Ouch, I hate to see that and I'm sorry for the loss of the calf. Sending good luck with the heifer!

 

[Nesikep]

dangit!

 

[CattleMan1920]

Checked on her last night at dark, and here we are this morning. The heifer is alive and I'll try to get her up in a hour or so. Just the other day I was bragging on how everything was going along so well. Some you win, some you loose. Hopefully we'll get back on another good roll.

When I saw that photo, my heart sank. Sorry about your loss, truly! I watch my cattle obsessively, and spoke to someone the other day in the business that makes me sound lax when it comes to keeping an eye on them. With that said, no matter how close you watch, as you know something is going to go wrong. Last year I thought I was kicking azz and taking names until I had a stunning EXAR Denver bull calf die at birth, and a Conneally Comrade female die because momma for some reason couldn't get the placenta off the nostrils. It can humble you really fast, even though you don't seem to be the type that brags.

Things will improve, and again, terribly sorry about your loss.

 

[True Grit Farms]

She fell back down so we just left her, hopefully tomorrow she'll be alive and walking around.

 

[wbvs58]

Sorry to here that Grit. By the looks of her, she will be a goer.

Ken

 

[Redgully]

Bloody annoying when they get it out that far and gets stuck. Was that a hip lock?

 

[True Grit Farms]

Bloody annoying when they get it out that far and gets stuck. Was that a hip lock?

Sort of I guess, but I just pulled the calf out without turning it. She wasn't having any labor contractions so I think she just wore out. Timing is everything and luck just wasn't on our side today.

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

How old is that heifer? Do you know what she weighs?

 

[True Grit Farms]

How old is that heifer? Do you know what she weighs?

She was born on 4/9/17. I have no idea on her weight, 900+lbs? Seems like when we added Hereford, we added problems. I personally think it's more of a numbers game.

 

[Nesikep]

i'm assuming you've given her a shot of dex? that would help her out a lot, and some sweet feed and goodies if she's got some appetite

 

[snoopdog]

Dang that looks like a big calf, hope to hear good news tomorrow.

 

[True Grit Farms]

i'm assuming you've given her a shot of dex? that would help her out a lot, and some sweet feed and goodies if she's got some appetite

Yes 15 cc dex, 5 cc Multi Min 90. I'll get serious tomorrow if need be. She drinks some but hasn't ate, I hate to stress her anymore than she already is.

 

[mrvictordomino]

How old is that heifer? Do you know what she weighs?

She was born on 4/9/17. I have no idea on her weight, 900+lbs? Seems like when we added Hereford, we added problems. I personally think it's more of a numbers game.

Sure hate to see your picture TGF. Maybe the wrong Hereford.....

 

[True Grit Farms]

How old is that heifer? Do you know what she weighs?

She was born on 4/9/17. I have no idea on her weight, 900+lbs? Seems like when we added Hereford, we added problems. I personally think it's more of a numbers game.

Sure hate to see your picture TGF. Maybe the wrong Hereford.....

Mr. Danny I think your right. You double your herd, you double your odds of problems. My wife doesn't comprehend numbers very well.

 

[Silver]

Well that's a shame Grit, sorry for your luck. Looks like she had the hard work done. Good dose of Metacam wouldn't be a bad idea either while we're were tossing around suggestions for things to poke into her.

 

[Nesikep]

Well that's a shame Grit, sorry for your luck. Looks like she had the hard work done. Good dose of Metacam wouldn't be a bad idea either while we're were tossing around suggestions for things to poke into her.

I've used that method a few times.. Poke them until they hate you enough they run off! lol

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

Sorry Grit. but, you are right - numbers are always against you - the more you have, the more you SEE things you don't want to SEE!!!

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

Any update?