March’s Scenes from the Ranch capture calving season in full swing. I’d much rather have snow than rain during calving. This year March brought a mix of both. Between storms it was a muddy mess most days.
Most of the month things went smoothly with a couple of exceptions. During an absolute downpour around midnight, two of our heifers were calving simultaneously. Confusion broke out as they both wanted to claim the first calf born. Luckily, we had brought them close to the barn at dusk. Slogging through some mud in the dark, we sorted them into separate pens under the eaves of the roof and figured out who had had the first calf. A couple hours later the second calf was born and both cows were finally content. The next morning, the calves were healthy and dry, and the warm sunshine made the night’s work seemed like a distant dream.
Back out on pasture, it is common for one cow to remain with the calves while the others head to feed or water. I’m not sure how they delegate this privilege – or is it a punishment? Never-the-less, it is heartwarming to watch a cow patiently shepherding half a dozen romping calves over to the fresh hay.
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How heartwarming to see the newborn calves and the mama’s loving ways.The family life of the cows is endearing. We have been wondering about ranch life in March as we watched the temperatures going below freezing . Love,Aunt Barb and Uncle Dennis
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Those cows that take care of a number of calves are just babysitting for the neighbors
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