Calving pictures

Yes, we are keeping the little heifer.=)

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Emily Dixon
Ozark Jewels
Nubians & Lamanchas
www.ozarkjewels.net

"Remember, no man is a failure, who has friends" -Clarence

Much more common. As long as your cows are healthy, your calving problems should be very minimal. Don't let the stories scare you.
We have had Jerseys(between 2-6 cows at any time), for about 20 years now. During that time I only needed to pull one calf. And that did not involve chains, just good arm muscles.
We had several hard calvings last fall when we bought the big dairy herd, but after getting their mineral needs started down the right path, I haven't had to pull any of the 20 or so calves since then.
If cows really had to have most calves pulled, cattle would be very scarce due to high mortality rate.
Most cows do it all by themselves.

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Emily Dixon
Ozark Jewels
Nubians & Lamanchas
www.ozarkjewels.net

"Remember, no man is a failure, who has friends" -Clarence

Oh WOW! That's my first time seeing a cow give birth! Thanks for the pictures!

Cricket

Emily,

Thanks for the info. That is good to know! Do you mind if I email you mind if I email you off list to ask you a few other questions? Oh, I was looking at your website this morning -- great job!!!

Glad you enjoyed the website. I have thought of adding these pictures on a calving page on my site...what do you think?
Sure you can e-mail me privately. My email is ozark_jewels@yahoo.com

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Emily Dixon
Ozark Jewels
Nubians & Lamanchas
www.ozarkjewels.net

"Remember, no man is a failure, who has friends" -Clarence

Great pictures - thanks for sharing! Congrats on that darling heifer!

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Wags Ranch Nigerians


"The Constitution says to promote the general welfare, not to provide welfare!" ~ Lt. Col Allen West

Thanks Emily. I'm just about to run into town for a few hours but will email tonight when I get home.

Awesome pic's!

Ain't nuttin' like a new baby-or two-coming into the world!