Not a good start

[Ky hills]

Well we like share when things go good but it doesn't always happen that way.
First heifer of the year calved early this morning.
Twins, one dead, buzzards had gotten to it and pecked it's eyes. The second calf was alive but in closer inspection the front legs were deformed. One leg was curved in and then curved out sideways at the first joint. The other leg appeared more normal but curved in, as it tried to stand it but couldn't, seemed to twist around almost like the leg was attached backwards.
We disposed of it too as we didn't believe it was something it would out grow.
The sire of the calves is a half brother to the sire of the heifer.

 

[Logan52]

That is tough, the mud and biting cold wind we have today make it even less fun.
The sun is shining and things do tend to get better, but it is hard to control our disappointment. Optimism is needed if we live this close to nature and the natural world.

 

[Ky hills]

That is tough, the mud and biting cold wind we have today make it even less fun.
The sun is shining and things do tend to get better, but it is hard to control our disappointment. Optimism is needed if we live this close to nature and the natural world.

Yeah, the sunshine makes things more pleasant, only good thing I can say about the wind is maybe it'll help dry out some mud. Supposed to get back a little warmer every day for a few days, probably get about dried out and rain and turn off cooler again.