When is she due

Rocktown Gal · #1 02/18/11, 09:14 AM

Clementine is due in March or April is what the man said that I purchase her off of. From these pictures can you tell if she is closer to March or April so that I can be sure and get her moved.

TIA

When is she due - Cattle

randiliana · #2 02/18/11, 09:38 AM

March isn't that far away. We've got cows showing a lot more than her, that aren't due til March 5. She could calve sooner, but she's more likely to keep developing for the next couple weeks.

thejerseylilly · #3 02/18/11, 10:22 AM

What does her backend look like. Loose? That's what tells you the most about when a cows gonna calve. Not askin you to post pictures of it LOL But just in looking at her...is she loose. And that's not always an indication that it's gonna happen in any certain time frame. Is she a first time calver?

Rocktown Gal · #4 02/18/11, 10:25 AM

I will try to get a pic of her rearend...lol. Oh no not her first time. She has had many calves. I have 4 of her offspring here on the farm already.

myersfarm · #5 02/18/11, 11:31 AM

With the pictures you posted.......I want you to take this on the FUN SIDE......with a smile....it would be like me taking a picture of my truck and asking when will it run out of gas

Rocktown Gal · #6 02/18/11, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by myersfarm

With the pictures you posted.......I want you to take this on the FUN SIDE......with a smile....it would be like me taking a picture of my truck and asking when will it run out of gas

This will be my first calf born on the farm. Sorry I am not the best pic taker in the world. Just trying to see if I need to move her sooner then later.

thejerseylilly · #7 02/18/11, 11:54 AM

Where are you moving her? From the farm you bought her from? If that's the case....sooner is better than later. Some cows can stress if moved/hauled close to due date.

If you've already got her at your place, and are just moving her to a closer pasture, or pen situation...Then it's kinda up to you as to when to move her.

We don't move anyone, they all have their calves out in the pasture. But ours aren't small cows. They are angus and brangus and do just fine on their own when calving. In 20 plus years we've only had to assist in a handful of births.