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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Oct 26 2011 : 5:18:11 PM
Hi Farmgirls,
I just had to share pics of our new little girl . . . this is "Siete" (Spanish for "seven" . . because she is #7 in our little herd). She is just 3 days old and, I think, just adorable!!!!
We have a hobby herd of Longhorn cattle (there are some other threads here with pics of them) and "Siete" is our newest addition. She is half-Angus and half-Longhorn.
And, what is that on your little head, "Siete" . . a tiara perhaps? 
Thanks for letting me share!
CJ
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Nov 15 2011 : 06:47:42 AM
I'm sure she'll be more "friendly" as she grows and gets used to us. All the others have. She's really frisky, feisty and active.
I hope to get "progress" pics of her and Gunsmoke here soon. They are growing.
CJ
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| Annab |
Posted - Nov 15 2011 : 06:40:31 AM
How absoutly adorable!!!
We win our antelope over gradually with trust and treats.......mostly produce being apples, carrots and romaine lettuce. Maybe closer to weaning you can win her over :)
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| Apache Lady |
Posted - Nov 14 2011 : 1:59:23 PM
She is beautiful! |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Nov 10 2011 : 8:13:10 PM
Thanks Mary,
I'll try to remember to take my camera over the hill to take pics. I actually need to take one of "Gunsmoke" and post it so you all can see how he's grown!
Wishing you the best on your farm!
CJ
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| BusyBeeMary |
Posted - Nov 10 2011 : 8:03:33 PM
Thanks CJ. My husband are in the process of buying a house with land in Idaho.. ( retired from the rat race in busy bay area california) and he has been reading everything available on raising cattle. I was raised on a ranch on the coast in a small town named Half Moon Bay and want to go back to farm life. Have always done my best with what was available with large yards but miss having the life of farm life. I have raised a pig named pork chop.. he was yummy. and a sheep called "legg o Lamb".F and have raised my own meat poultry.. so I know how you feel. I love growing what I eat.. veggies, legumes, and meat included . I was wondering what Hobby heard meant.. we are planning on having a Hobby farm. we are thinking a small number less than 6 head. of course I want a horse too. I miss having my horses. My niece has 27 horses and is going to give me a couple. I can't wait for our farm to become a reality. We love Idaho and have known for years thats were we wanted to live when all the kids were raised and he was able to retire from his state job. I am in awe of alot of the women on here... Im fairly new of MJ Farmgirl connection. Post pics of your Siete as she grows... would love to keep track.
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Nov 10 2011 : 07:06:02 AM
Well Mary, I asked my hubby your question. We don't really have a "technical" answer . . . it's just what we call our little bunch of bovines.
However, he says (and he's just throwing stuff out there) his definition of a "hobby herd" is 1). anything less than a dozen; 2). anything you don't pay taxes on; 3). anything that your cow dog doesn't have to work all day. We do have an Australian cattle dog, Bramble, and she has great instincts for working cattle. However, she is MY pal and not really our "cattle working dog". So, I know, that's a rather silly answer . .
They are a hobby, but we do eat them . . . even if they have names. In an older thread on this forum there is one about "Gunsmoke", a bull calf born in April. He's a steer and we'll be having "Gunsmoke" burgers when he's old enough to go in the freezer.
CJ
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| BusyBeeMary |
Posted - Nov 09 2011 : 10:12:49 PM
she is absolutly beautiful... few things are as sweet as a baby cow, horse... any animal for that mattter.. but siete is sooo sweet looking. How many may I ask is in a hobby herd?
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| ClaireSky |
Posted - Nov 09 2011 : 8:57:41 PM
Congratulations CJ on being able to pet her! The fur on her looks so cuddly and she is sooo cute!
Julie
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Nov 03 2011 : 3:40:24 PM
YAY!! I'm happy now . . got to pet this little girl today! She was flat out on her side sound asleep in the sun taking an afternoon nap. And she was by the fence along the lane which is my route for my daily power walk. Tied my dog to the fence on the other side so she wouldn't distract Siete and I sneaked up behind her and put my hand through the fence and just petted this baby until she woke up and moved away.
Her momma was there and came over, sniffing me and sorta sniffing Siete, hovering very close over her. If the fence had not been between us I couldn't have done this, even though momma didn't seem too concerned. I think Siete thought it was her momma nuzzling her.
She woke up, looked perplexed and finally got up but I was able to pet her for at least a minute or more.
Her fur is shorter than it looks, but thick, semi-soft and wavy. And, I was able to see the little white patches at the base of her ears on the back of her head . . interesting.
Anyway, thought I'd share . . I touched her!!!! Sweet!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
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| KCandee |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 5:36:25 PM
Your new baby is absolutely beautiful!
Karen |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 4:04:55 PM
Well, my attempts (twice) yesterday to touch her through the fence were unsuccessful. She's just too feisty! Gotta catch her napping in the sun! I'll keep trying! I wanna feel that fur of hers!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
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From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/
from my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| YakLady |
Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 3:52:11 PM
She is a gorgeous girl! I bet she'll throw some flashy calves for you :)
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| hummingbirdjoy |
Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 1:22:34 PM
She's a real sweetheart. I'm sure you'll get another chance
real soon. Beautiful coloring and such gorgeous fur.
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Oct 28 2011 : 9:27:57 PM
I almost got to touch her today, but she was too wary and frisky and moved away . . fence between us.
I'll hope for another chance.
CJ
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Oct 28 2011 : 8:44:25 PM
CJ:
I certainly agree, she is just the cutest. I'd have her in the house as a pet. I love her coloring.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Marly
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| ClaireSky |
Posted - Oct 28 2011 : 3:09:54 PM
Thanks for sharing CJ! That is one of the cutest calves I have ever seen. She has such beautiful and unique coloring.
Julie
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| sondrak |
Posted - Oct 28 2011 : 2:15:59 PM
Hi CJ, thanks for answering my question. When I came back today, I saw your prior post with the parents pictures and the answer. Not sure why I missed it last night. lol Not having the huge horns does make it seem like it would be easier to handle them.
I hope that you can get closer someday soon.
Take care,
Sondra
You can take the girl out of Texas, but you can't take the Texas out of the girl.
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Oct 28 2011 : 11:18:06 AM
Hi Sondra . . . here's answer to your "horn" question.
CJ
To answer some questions:
Nope, you can't get really very close to her . . . mom is MOM!!!
We plan to keep her . . .hopefully she'll bless us with more babies too!
Don't know if she'll have horns, because of the Angus in her. Dad has horns but not very "Longhorn-ish" . . . so, my guess is she probably won't unless there is a strong Longhorn gene influence that prevails.
We are glad Dad does NOT have Longhorn horns . . .Longhorn bulls with typical Longhorn horns are dangerous!!
I hope to get close enough sometime soon to pat her little head . .
Thanks girls!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/
from my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| Kirksmom71 |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 10:44:33 PM
Cute CJ....very interesting markings!Love 'em.
My best to all,
Mel
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| Annika |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 7:40:37 PM
What a sweet little girl! I love her coloring too!
Annika
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| sondrak |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 7:05:05 PM
Do you expect her to grow the horns like a longhorn gets?
You can take the girl out of Texas, but you can't take the Texas out of the girl.
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| sondrak |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 7:03:36 PM
How cute! I'd just love to be able to run my fingers through that fluffy coat. The mark on her face is interesting.
You can take the girl out of Texas, but you can't take the Texas out of the girl.
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| texdane |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 6:34:28 PM
CeeJay, She is sooo sweet! And Tamara is right, she is so fluffy. Is that just her or are they all that fluffy as babies? I love longhorns, being from Texas originally, ya know. Thanks for sharing!
Nicole
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| Emily Anna |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 5:46:28 PM
Oh my goodness is she cute! She looks like a sweet lil girl :) |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 5:10:24 PM
She is one of the most beautiful calves I have ever seen!
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