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Old 07/26/12, 12:43 AM
 
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My very first calf is here...
I found the calf on Sunday. I thought none of my cows were due for another 2 weeks so I hadnt been worried about it. I was VERY startled to see a calf. So now I am watching my other cows much more closely. I didnt post earlier because I knew I wasnt allowed to post until I had pictures lol. And I got pictures today. I was able to get a real good close look at it today and its for sure a heifer! Her momma is dexter/jersey and her daddy is registered dexter.

My very first calf is here... - Cattle

My very first calf is here... - Cattle

My very first calf is here... - Cattle

My very first calf is here... - Cattle
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Old 07/26/12, 01:34 AM
 
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So Cute! Congratulations
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Old 07/26/12, 03:41 AM
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Awe. So precious! Love that little tounge sticking out. You're sure blessed!
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Old 07/26/12, 05:40 AM
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So purty! Congrats
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Old 07/26/12, 06:56 AM
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Nice photos,,,congrats.
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Old 07/26/12, 07:14 AM
 
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Very cute calf! Hope the others arrive safely too. Congratulations!
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Old 07/26/12, 08:33 AM
 
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Oh my gosh...that's a very cute and "sturdy" calf. Congrats and thanks for making my day!
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Old 07/26/12, 06:59 PM
 
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Nice cow and calf but you better get to milking if you haven't already started.
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Old 07/27/12, 01:25 AM
 
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Nice cow and calf but you better get to milking if you haven't already started.
No milking for me. I live 6 miles away from my cows and no way I could consistently get out there to milk her. Which is a shame because she was hand milked for a year before I bought her a year and a half ago...so she is well used to it. And she is really really tame. She was hand raised in someones basement. Someday I plan to live where they live...but for now i am stuck in town.
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Old 07/27/12, 07:20 AM
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She's a real cutie! So happy for you getting a girl.
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Old 07/27/12, 09:52 AM
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Good looking calf. The first one is kind of a thrill, isn't it?
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Old 07/27/12, 12:25 PM
 
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Congrats on a cute calf. How exciting to be your first! Thanks for sharing the pictures.
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Old 07/28/12, 12:10 AM
 
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Nice calf, and well protected by those horns!

What color was the dexter bull?
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Old 07/28/12, 12:30 AM
 
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Nice calf, and well protected by those horns!

What color was the dexter bull?
Well I bought the bull in October and I guess he musta had his winter coat on. He looked really red...stayed red all winter. And now he looks more tan then anything. I dont know if he is sun bleached or what. He suddenly just changed colour on me and I had to do a double take to make sure someone else hadnt jumped my fence. So right now he is kinda tanish red lol! I will have to get a picture of the beast tomorrow. He has horns too.
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Old 07/28/12, 07:34 AM
 
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The calf looks like he will be either black or dark jersey color. I bet the sire is black, as in Dexters blacks that carry the red gene often get a "reddish tint" to their coat. Looking forward to the pics. And, cute CUTE calf you got there.
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Old 07/29/12, 08:57 AM
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Cute calf! Momma cow looks to be in good shape, too!
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Old 08/01/12, 03:40 PM
 
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awwww isnt' that just the cutest thing!
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Old 08/01/12, 07:25 PM
 
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Both cow and calf look really great! congrats!

and thanks for understanding the picture rule....lol.
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