As the sun peeped out from behind Mount Dial this morning we met our first calf born on the farm. 'Licorice' had given birth to a heifer overnight.
Licorice (nee Allsorts) is a cow Guy reared a few years ago, and we saved her from being choppered. She's a cross between Jersey, Ayrshire, and Friesian - that means she's a super milk producer.
She's been teasing us for a few days: sticking her tail out, starting to make milk, and spending time by herself. All signs of an imminent calving. But she strung it out, increasing the anticipation.
It's truly amazing how much life calves have when they're born. This one was jumping around as I took photos, and wanting to investigate beyond the gate, with little thought of mum.
Puss also thought it important to meet the newest member of the family. She knows about piglets, but calves? They'll take a bit of getting used to.
Gorgeous little calf any names yet, maybe keeping with the confectionery theme "Eclair".
ReplyDeleteHow is puss coping with the new arrival a bit bigger than your average piglet. I hope your shelter belt planting day went well. I would have loved to have been there but work at the moment is a bit hectic. There have been a few delays with the new build but I look forward to using your product again soon.
Hi Simon,
ReplyDeleteI like the suggestion of 'Eclair', very nice. Our neighbour's daughter thought of 'Blackberry'.
Tree planting went fantastically - more than 30 volunteers, photos to come!
Hope you're surviving the build,
E and G