My Cow is a MOMMY!!!!!

[A'sta at Hofstead]

I posted before asking if my cow was bred, well obviously she was, we knew it would be soon, but I just got a call from dh saying we have a furry black and white baby!
The mom is a hereford and she was in w/ a belted galloway.
I can't wait to go home and see the new little guy(?)!

[mamahen]

woo hoo congrats! I bet he/she is a cute little bugger! We need pics when you can!!

[A'sta at Hofstead]

Thanks, is there anything special I should be doing?

[Teacupliz]

You said boy is it bull-- dip the cord is all I can think of.
Nothing more exciting- I have a Jersey/holstein heifer we are
waiting on she can have it anytime now.
We are just a waiting for her.
Liz

[cseger1]

We did nothing at all when our rental longhorn calved. She did a great job of licking/cleaning the umbilical cord every day - so we didn't even have to dip. Just enjoy. And take lots of photos. You would not BELIEVE how fast they grow.

[A'sta at Hofstead]

Here he is!

[JeffNY]

He's belted too, good deal.. Use 7% iodine, it works better than the weak stuff.

See if you know anyone, you might find interest from someone wanting a belted bull..


Jeff

[A'sta at Hofstead]

Originally Posted by JeffNY

He's belted too, good deal.. Use 7% iodine, it works better than the weak stuff.

See if you know anyone, you might find interest from someone wanting a belted bull..


Jeff

He is half Hereford tho. Does that make a difference?

[Teacupliz]

awesome he looks like a panda bear!!
liz

[farmergirl]

Originally Posted by Teacupliz

You said boy is it bull-- dip the cord is all I can think of.
Nothing more exciting- I have a Jersey/holstein heifer we are
waiting on she can have it anytime now.
We are just a waiting for her.
Liz

Could you post a picture of your bred Jersey cross heifer? Reason I ask is that I have a jersey heifer that was supposed to be open when I bought her who is sure looking PG to me, but I can't tell for sure. I thought looking at one that is a first timer that is definitely bred would help.

[JeffNY]

Originally Posted by A'sta at Hofstead

He is half Hereford tho. Does that make a difference?

Someone looking for a beef bull, might not care. If he had dairy in him, it would be a different story. The only ones looking will be someone that doesn't care if its a cross.


Jeff