Question about a (hopefully) bred cow

bunnylover · #1 05/30/10, 08:56 PM

I have a 3 yr. old Simmental cow that is supposedly bred for her second calf, due in September. I have noticed over the past few days that her belly has gotten quite a bit bigger, and lately her udder has started filling up. She hasn't been preg checked, but she has showed no signs of heat even with a bull and other cows nearby. So my question is- is it normal for a cow's udder to start filling up this early? Or did someone miscalculate her due date? I'm wondering if I need to be ready for a calf sooner than September!

tinknal · #2 05/30/10, 09:02 PM

Awful early to bag up. When was her last calf born and when was she exposed? As far as "preparing" don't worry, she will do that.

randiliana · #3 05/30/10, 09:55 PM

I'd just keep an eye on her. It is pretty early though, but you never know she might just stay like this for a long time, or she might be bred earlier. If she's bred for earlier, she will keep developing.

bunnylover · #4 05/31/10, 11:01 AM

I'm not sure when her last calf was born. I was told that she was with an Angus bull for the month of November and into December.

tinknal · #5 05/31/10, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bunnylover

I'm not sure when her last calf was born. I was told that she was with an Angus bull for the month of November and into December.

In that case she could calve as soon as late July.