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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
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 Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 1:27:26 PM
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What a way to wake up on Christmas morning. My dd woke me up at 3:15 in the morning, to tell me she was getting wet - the roof was leaking above her bed. We had a tremendous storm, complete with lightning and thunder that would last for 90 second stretches. I got up, sent her to her brother's room to finish out her sleep, got the pots and pans, and by that time, I was wide awake. From around 3:45 until daylight broke, I watched the darkened sky split with multiple lightning strikes, listened to hail hitting the roof and windows, and just generally admired the commotion from a safe and dry utility room. Once it was light enough, I noticed one of my cows licking some pile in a puddle. Ladies, it took me less than 30 seconds to put on rubber boots, jacket and hat. I flew out and lo and behold, she had a baby heifer. Another minute or two passed before I flew back in the house, woke up dh and ds and hauled them out of bed to get mama and baby in the barn. Her name is Miss Ruthie, and mama and baby are doing great! And then, early, early on New Year's day, we had another heifer. Her name is Hope. I just love it when the babies start arriving! They are just so darn cute! Both look like their daddy, Elvis -- precious white faced Herefords, even if their mama's are either Angus or part Holstein. Yippee! Now, just five more to go!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 1:56:57 PM
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Wow. That's great. I don't know how those cows have calves on the coldest nights of the winter. But they do and most of the time they're fine. Congratulations!
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 2:49:39 PM
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How wonderful Julie!!! I will write you soon!!! Loved your letter!!
Hugs,
Channah
If you can dream it, and if you are willing to put forth the work and effort, you can have anything you envision. |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 5:14:05 PM
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Julie:
How wonderful! I wish I could see their cute little faces. Keep them warm!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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MommaJ9
True Blue Farmgirl
157 Posts
Kimberly
Longview
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 9:22:28 PM
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How wonderful! Our cows are a little "off" on their timing...we start getting calves in the summer. Usually while we're on vacation! Have fun with your new "babies"!
Farmgirl #783
http://jabezfarm.blogspot.com |
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homesteaderbelle
True Blue Farmgirl
391 Posts
Belle
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 10:44:34 PM
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Awww.... the calves sound so precious! That must be so much fun for you and your family to have baby calves born on your farm! I love it when baby animals are born!
Have fun with your new critters!
Belle
http://www.homesteaderbelle.blogspot.com/
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peachy
True Blue Farmgirl
593 Posts
Melissa
Fennville
MI
USA
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Two tough new Babies!
