Scottish Highland calf

GANGGREEN · #1 04/12/08, 06:59 PM

I know that Highland cattle are popular here on the board and thought I'd post a picture of my new calf. It's literally only a couple hours old and this pic was taken within 15 minutes of his/her birth. I've only owned livestock for about 4 months and this is the first calf that we've had born on the property, it's all pretty exciting.

Hopefully the picture will work, I've never posted pics on this board before.

Scottish Highland calf - Cattle

GANGGREEN · #2 04/12/08, 07:01 PM

Well, the picture's not showing up for me, can anyone else see it?

darbyfamily · #3 04/12/08, 08:27 PM

Not working for me either... did you put it on photobucket?

GANGGREEN · #4 04/13/08, 04:19 AM

Yes, it was uploaded to photobucket but I'm not sure why it won't show up here.

Up North · #5 04/13/08, 06:27 AM

Did you click on the symbol of yellow postcard with two mountains when pasting it?

If you wish you may send it to our e-mail and we will post it upon your behalf.

GANGGREEN · #6 04/13/08, 07:07 AM

Up North, I'd love if you could post the pic for me. Yes, I clicked on the little postcard and pasted the image in from photobucket but I'm not sure what went wrong. If you right click on the little red box and then click on properties, you'll be able to see the tag line for the picture and hopefully post it. I probably did something stupid but I'm not sure what as I've posted plenty of pics on other websites before.

Thanks, GG

darbyfamily · #7 04/13/08, 12:52 PM

If you copy the link that says "[ img] " at photobucket, and just put that right in your post, without clicking the postcard link... it will show up. Thats how I always do it.

GANGGREEN · #8 04/13/08, 04:25 PM

OK, let's give that a try.....

Scottish Highland calf - Cattle

GANGGREEN · #9 04/13/08, 04:28 PM

Haha, it worked, thanks so much darbyfamily. That first picture is the calf from this morning in the drizzle so he looks rather rough. Here's a pic that was taken last evening, 15 minutes after birth as he struggled to his feet for the first time. His mother's right in front of him and a young bull (that will be gracing my dinner table in a month or two) is standing watch to the right.

Scottish Highland calf - Cattle

darbyfamily · #10 04/13/08, 07:56 PM

Beautiful animals!!! and beautiful scenery too! He's a cutie!

copperhead46 · #11 04/14/08, 10:08 PM

Those are the coolest looking animals, thanks for posting them.
P.J.

GANGGREEN · #12 04/15/08, 05:30 AM

Here's another shot taken after it dried off a bit.

Scottish Highland calf - Cattle

SweetMissDaisy · #13 04/15/08, 01:41 PM

SOOOO very cute!!

mrsjbh · #14 04/17/08, 08:12 PM

How do those do in hot weather? As in Oklahoma in August, I love the way they look but hubby keeps saying they'd be to hot

GANGGREEN · #15 04/18/08, 05:00 AM

mrsjbh, I don't really know the answer to that question but I know that some folks have them down south. I also know that they do shed out much of their winter coat but I'd still think that they'd be a bit uncomfortable in really hot weather.

Rockytopsis · #16 04/18/08, 05:54 AM

Beautifull, I would like to have one but DH won't let me get a cow. We have 45 goats right now and he says that is enough. LOL Just wondering, are they meat or dairy or both?

darbyfamily · #17 04/18/08, 07:23 AM

There are people in Oklahoma and Texas who breed/raise them so I guess it can be done

Even here in Kansas we regularly see 100 degree temps in the summer and there is a breeder in northern Kansas that has a huge herd of them.

GANGGREEN · #18 04/18/08, 02:51 PM

Rockytopsis, my reason for having the cattle is for beef (and the enjoyment of messing with them and watching them) but people do milk them.

As for raising them in hot climates, I realize people do it but personally I'm not sure why. I think as guardians/owners of these critters, it's our job to choose a breed that suits our needs and our environment. These animals are perfectly suited to colder climates and there are many better breeds for those living in hot areas. To each his own but you have to consider the animals needs and comfort as well as your own desires.

lilsassafrass · #19 04/18/08, 04:25 PM

highlands do fine in the warmer weather , they tend to slick out .. losing their insulating undercoat or most of it ... they will keep most of their long gaurd hairs .
this is one reason highland shows typically are not held in the summer months unless in conjunction with a county/state fair.
that and they have a difficult time indoors any time of the year.
there certainly are several folds of highlands in the southern states, and they do just fine .

your baby is beautiful ... have two on teh ground myself ... 15 more to go

P hyde
hyde park farm

Christiaan · #20 04/19/08, 02:11 AM

As long as they can get into some shade they tolerate hot weather just fine.
Nice looking beasties you got there. I've had mine for five years now and I've enjoyed them every minute. My Beth is so used to me now that I can get within about 10 feet of a newborn and am allowed to touch them in five days or so. They are wonderful mothers.