Cows are herd animals and are typically very social. It is rare that you see a cow by herself for an extended period of time, but if you do, it warrants investigation. The most common reasons a cow will isolate are: illness, labor, and to hide a new calf. While tending to a sick lamb, […]
Who would think that this cute little calf could be the source of such anxiety? It all started with his birth. His mom is a heifer (a cow that has not given birth yet), and my husband had to assist in a difficult delivery. The shell shocked mom wanted nothing to do with this little
At 3:30 in the morning my husband slipped into bed after a long night. For hours, he and Austin had been trying to convince a young heifer that the calf inside of her was not coming out without help. After hiding in the woods for most of the night, finally, she stepped into the pen,
Lessons From a Pretty, Red Bull Calf Read More »