2/B or not 2/B
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Our shorthorn heifer (bred to our red angus bull) should be due in March and is gigantically pregnant and bulging on the left. It looks alarming actually, and for still being young, she won't even fit in our chute (fits in the alley though). She eats, drinks, sticks with the others, but does look uncomfortable and a little bewildered.
I spoke to our vet yesterday and she wasn't too concerned, said that as long as it's not bloat, it's probably twins. Well, great. I have her cell number and will call her up the second there are any problems. We've assisted with some easy to moderate pulls but never twins and she's a first calf heifer too so I feel very anxious about it. It just doesn't look like she has any room left inside which makes me worry about their positioning.
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone else has seen this (huge, mishapen looking, preg cows) and how it turned out as well as what I should be watching for, advice, encouragement, etc. We have all our basic supplies on hand, are ready to call for help if needed, and are prepared to raise a calf/calves if necessary. I'm assuming she might calve early too right? Maybe it's three, maybe it's 1 monster calf. Obviously I'm being a worry wart. I'll let you know what happens though and I'll take pictures when it stops raining (hurray, it's been raining for almost a week).
Thanks
I spoke to our vet yesterday and she wasn't too concerned, said that as long as it's not bloat, it's probably twins. Well, great. I have her cell number and will call her up the second there are any problems. We've assisted with some easy to moderate pulls but never twins and she's a first calf heifer too so I feel very anxious about it. It just doesn't look like she has any room left inside which makes me worry about their positioning.
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone else has seen this (huge, mishapen looking, preg cows) and how it turned out as well as what I should be watching for, advice, encouragement, etc. We have all our basic supplies on hand, are ready to call for help if needed, and are prepared to raise a calf/calves if necessary. I'm assuming she might calve early too right? Maybe it's three, maybe it's 1 monster calf. Obviously I'm being a worry wart. I'll let you know what happens though and I'll take pictures when it stops raining (hurray, it's been raining for almost a week).
Thanks