heifers calfing

[david922]

New raising cattle,I have 5 heifers that should calf any time.One of my heifers has a string of discharge hinging from her vagina this morning,is this a sign that she is getting ready a calf? Any info will be helpful.

 

[dun]

Could be the mucus plug which can be seen as much as a month or 2 before calving or could be the birthing lubricant stuff that means calving is close.

 

[david922]

Thank You, I`ll keep a watch on her.

 

[dun]

The signs of impending calving are usually, separating herself form the tohers, standing up and laying down frequently, very prominant tail head, she won;t look as wide through the belly, licking the ground, general change of behaviour from normal. Some th teats will become strutted, others won;t really fill till after they calve. The surest sign is 2 feet sticking out of the back end.

 

[david922]

Thank I'll be watching her.

 

[vclavin]

The signs of impending calving are usually, separating herself form the tohers, standing up and laying down frequently, very prominant tail head, she won;t look as wide through the belly, licking the ground, general change of behaviour from normal. Some th teats will become strutted, others won;t really fill till after they calve. The surest sign is 2 feet sticking out of the back end.

With toes pointed up!!!!!!!!!!!!
Valerie

 

[david922]

Thank you very much,this is very helpful.

 

[backhoeboogie]

With toes pointed up!!!!!!!!!!!!
Valerie

Heaven forbid!

I had one of those three weeks ago. Every time she pushed the calf out he'd crawl back forward. Had to walk her a half mile but I was the cutting horse all the way there so I probably walked 3, in the dark. Finally got him pulled out about midnight that night. It was extremely cold but she took right to the calf once I got her out of the chute.

Hooves down makes for a good life!

 

[vclavin]

With toes pointed up!!!!!!!!!!!!
Valerie

Heaven forbid!

I had one of those three weeks ago. Every time she pushed the calf out he'd crawl back forward. Had to walk her a half mile but I was the cutting horse all the way there so I probably walked 3, in the dark. Finally got him pulled out about midnight that night. It was extremely cold but she took right to the calf once I got her out of the chute.

Hooves down makes for a good life!

I guess it depends on the meaning.lol. Should have said "positioned correctly".

I assume your calf was "upside down"?

Valerie

 

[dun]

With toes pointed up!!!!!!!!!!!!
Valerie

Heaven forbid!

I had one of those three weeks ago. Every time she pushed the calf out he'd crawl back forward. Had to walk her a half mile but I was the cutting horse all the way there so I probably walked 3, in the dark. Finally got him pulled out about midnight that night. It was extremely cold but she took right to the calf once I got her out of the chute.

Hooves down makes for a good life!

I guess it depends on the meaning.lol. Should have said "positioned correctly".

I assume your calf was "upside down"?

Valerie

Bottom of the hoof down or top of the hoof up is more precise

 

[Double R Ranch]

Highly recomend checking out the calving for beginners post. Will help you out and give you some visuals as well. Its always being updated.
The rest I would say has already been said. Best of luck.
Double R

 

[jscunn]

How about this "Dew Claws Down" Eliminates the hoof confusion (For me at least)

 

[Dixieangus]

i got excited over the "plug" on my first cow birth but had to wait about 3 to 4 months before i came up one day to check on her and a a dead bull calf in the pond....things happen but hope yours is doing good