First calves...2 and 1 so far

[longhorntractor]

Just wanted to contribute to the board. We had our first calves born a few weeks ago. Overall, a very cool experience, a little heart breaking but cool. We have had two baby bulls and one heifer. Unfortunately the heifer calf died 5 days after birth. The vet was not sure of the cause but it looked like she had trouble nursing and did not get the colostrum in the first 24 hours.

The two baby bulls (polled Herefords ) are doing great. We got a handful more calves on the way. I will keep the board posted!

I am learning a whole lot.

Thanks

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

Congratulations on the 2 successful births and condolences on the loss of the heifer calf.

Glad you shared with us but some pictures would be even cooler.

 

[longhorntractor]

Absolutely! Pics on the way!

 

[denvermartinfarms]

Are you going to be in the bull business or our you cutting them?

 

[Chris H]

Congratulations! Raising cattle seems to be a life long learning experience.

Good luck on the rest.

 

[TN Cattle Man]

Longhorntractor... how ya coming with those pictures? Nothing better then the sight of a new calf!

 

[longhorntractor]

First bull calf. He is about 4 days old here.

Here is a picture of a heifer we bought as a pair. She is the sister to two other cows we have.

Here is the second bull calf. This one is not a great picture, but the back story is fun so I had to take it. Here he is trying to get into the pen to get to his mother. He has not figured out he can just go around the open gate. He keeps trying to to knock down the fence! Too funny.

 

[longhorntractor]

denvermartinfarms , we are going into the bull business. We will steer the baldies when we get them however.

 

[denvermartinfarms]

They only make up about 25% of my herd, but there ain't nuthin prettier than a Hereford,especially a baby Hereford IMO.