My baby had a baby!!

[Z&J Cattle]

When I got home from work today and was checking the cows, I found that the first heifer that I raised here on the farm from day 1 was about to have her first calf. I have her and another heifer that we kept in a small lot close to the corral in case we had to get them up to intervien during calving. Anyway, when I pulled up she was lying down, she stood up and turned away and, sure enough, there were two hooves and a little nose sticking out. I backed off a litte and let her have her space, and within about 3 minutes, she had the calf. It was standing up faster than I have ever seen (less than 5 minutes). She took right to it and started doing the mom thing. Couldn't have gone any better. Added another cow to the herd!

 

[Gate Opener]

That is just wonderful. Congratulations!

 

[Angus In Texas]

Congratulations.....it is a very rewarding feeling to see a plan come to fruition. Now we need some pics.

 

[grannysoo]

Good deal! My babies started having babies last year.

 

[bigbull338]

congrats on the new baby calf.its so cool to see something you raised calve for the 1st time.

 

[Rookie]

Same thing happened ta me about a year ago. Great feelin,eh?
My baby girl just had her second one a few days ago!

 

[rouxshortorn]

It's alway's great having something you raised start adding to the herd. Congrat's on the new calf :lol:

 

[rv@L&R]

We've had the same experience the past couple of years. Very rewarding. Good luck.

 

[Susie David]

A whole lot nicer to have than the ones that are reluctant to take the babies. Congrats. DMc

 

[Joy of Texas]

Congratulations,Z & J.....I remember back when a group of heifers that I raised had their first calf. It's a great feeling ,that something went right.