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Barnyard Buddies:  "Freckles" joins the herd in the pasture . . .  |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13641 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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 Posted - Dec 15 2014 : 1:18:17 PM
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It may seem like an odd time for a calf, but our Longhorns don't calve at the same time as most cows or the ones on in our little herd at the same time of the year.
On DECEMBER 11th, "Freckles", a cute little heifer calf was born. Her momma is "Patty" a full-blooded Longhorn. "Freckles" didn't waste any time tackling the world and getting her tiny little hooves under her.
I haven't been able to get a closeup pic of her yet, hope to soon. I tried this morning but she got up and ran off after her momma. . . you could almost hear her calling "Momma, momma"! 
These pics are of her at just a day old.
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You can see some of the other Longhorns in our little herd right here and that's my hubby way in the back! On the far right is "Snowflake" who was born on Dec. 17, 2006. Right next to her is her last calf, "Duncan" who was born 5/8/14. The white one just beyond "Patty's" head is "Siobhan", who was born on 10/22/12 . . . "Snowflake" is her momma too! The reddish one on the far left (can't see his head) is "Huntly". "Snowflake is also his momma, he was born 11/17/11. "Huntly" and "Duncan" are both steers at this point and "Huntly" is next in line for the freezer!
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..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
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from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Dec 15 2014 1:24:01 PM |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Dec 15 2014 : 2:52:51 PM
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Freckles is a cutie.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
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Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Dec 18 2014 : 5:23:02 PM
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CJ, she is so cute! I bet you're having fun watching her frolic around.
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Dec 18 2014 : 7:52:52 PM
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Freckles sure is a beauty, CJ! And she just looks so happy and care free! Love her! Congratulations to you and Momma Patty! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 20 2014 : 5:03:39 PM
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Oh CJ I just love her. Thanks for posting her beautiful picture.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
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Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - Feb 23 2015 : 12:51:08 PM
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Thanks CeeJay. I love the pictures. They remind me of how when I was a kid I would do most anything to help with the calves rather than do dishes!
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Feb 23 2015 : 1:06:15 PM
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We finally got snow here in southwest Colorado, over a foot of heavy wet stuff! Up until now we haven't been throwing hay to our cows as they've been able to graze in a big pasture.
Today, we hauled hay to them and it was "Freckles" first experience with the dry stuff tossed over the fence by a human being. She just stood there while the other cows started eating. Then she slowly approached some hay, gingerly took a nibble at a bit, but it didnt' take long for her to start munching on it in a more serious manner. It was kinda entertaining to watch her.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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Barnyard Buddies: "Freckles" joins the herd in the pasture . . . |
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"Freckles" joins the herd in the pasture . . .
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