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Clover's Second Calving

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CloversMum	Posted - Jun 01 2017 : 9:43:38 PM We think Clover is getting much closer to her delivery. Unfortunately, life happened and we don't have an accurate due date. But here are some pictures ... First one, taken May 31, 2017. Her udder is filling ... She was resting today with Betsy before we moved her into her own little pen right next to Betsy. Just seems more and more swollen to us ... Finally, Clover said, "Enough staring at my hind end! I'm STILL pregnant."
25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First)
maryjane	Posted - Jun 30 2017 : 05:34:36 AM Alu-Shield. Sounds like something useful to have in our doctor kits.
CloversMum	Posted - Jun 29 2017 : 2:01:18 PM I was back at WSU vet school today and asked exactly what the spray was. The spray is an aluminum spray that helps to keep the flies away and the site protected from any infection.
NellieBelle	Posted - Jun 29 2017 : 12:54:17 PM Looks like the same thing my vet used on Dickens. He says it will do a good job for 3 or 4 days, but it's a week tomorrow and the flies haven't bothered it at all. Glad the procedures are behind you for now Charlene.
Boots&Flipflops	Posted - Jun 29 2017 : 08:13:13 AM Charlene, I am so glad all went well. As I have said before, you gals are so lucky to have such a wonderful facility so close. I hate disbudding. Glad I didn't have to do it on the goats. Mary Jane, Miss BlueBelle has the "Silver Bling" on her head from the Alu-Shield. I was in one of our farm supply stores the other day and they had it, and like a dumb-dumb I got distracted and forgot to pick some up.
CloversMum	Posted - Jun 29 2017 : 06:41:00 AM They used a normal heating iron but one that is called a portasol. It runs on butane and has a little copper dome which can be used to scoop out the horn buds. The spray is a silver spray that is used to cover the dehorning to protect from infection and flies. She looked rather unique with her silver crowned head!
maryjane	Posted - Jun 29 2017 : 06:06:28 AM It's good to have Bluebelle's horn procedure over with and everyone tested. Sounds like Clover has become quit the milk producer. Did they use a caustic compound to disbud or did they use the usual heat iron? Just not familiar with the white salve I'm seeing on her head.
CloversMum	Posted - Jun 28 2017 : 06:50:06 AM On Monday Ethan and I took Clover, Bluebelle and MollieMoo over to WSU vet school. The cows got their annual tests for the state raw milk program while Miss BlueBelle got disbudded. She never complained at all. Clover complained the most while being apart from her baby even though at home she grazes every day for a few hours without BlueBelle.
CloversMum	Posted - Jun 20 2017 : 8:09:37 PM Most definitely some of the best therapy! I wholeheartedly agree with you, Janet.
NellieBelle	Posted - Jun 20 2017 : 4:57:51 PM Awww! Sweet pictures of Clover and Bluebelle. Best therapy in the world, watching momma and calf together.
CloversMum	Posted - Jun 20 2017 : 06:01:52 AM Nursing a the sun is setting!
CloversMum	Posted - Jun 20 2017 : 06:00:28 AM BlueBelle is doing great! She has time away from Clover each day and comes right up to me to sniff and get some loves. She's just gorgeous! Clover and Tony produced a beautiful little heifer!
maryjane	Posted - Jun 16 2017 : 06:24:05 AM How's Bluebelle doing, Charlene?
NellieBelle	Posted - Jun 14 2017 : 07:51:28 AM Nice to see all is well at Meadowlark Heritage Farm. Who could possibly resist Bluebelle?
CloversMum	Posted - Jun 13 2017 : 7:00:53 PM My friend also commented how long Bluebelle's eyelashes are!!
CloversMum	Posted - Jun 13 2017 : 6:59:53 PM A friend came to meet Miss Bluebelle today for the first time. Bluebelle was nervous at first but as you can see she quickly warmed up to my friend! And my friend is a total animal lover and was so gentle and patient with Bluebelle. Have I said that I'm in love with Bluebelle? ;)
CloversMum	Posted - Jun 12 2017 : 4:33:33 PM It will get warm here soon ... I think? Today we have lots of wind and it is still chilly! I love watching Clover snuggle her little Bluebelle down into the depths of the straw. Little BlueBelle is as snug as a bug in a rug!
txbikergirl	Posted - Jun 12 2017 : 3:30:38 PM i am a little jealous of you in your carharts... when i got up this morning to milk it was 80 and humid at 7am. shockingly humid. i sweated the moment i stepped out the door. nonstop. it would be better at 90 and no humidity, it would feel cooler. summer is here in the south ;>
Boots&Flipflops	Posted - Jun 12 2017 : 2:34:30 PM Charlene, Came back from Vegas and have been so busy, but I have to tell you, those pictures absolutely brought welling tears of joy to my eyes. NO JOKE!! I looked at those pictures and think all is right in the world. Congratulations on such a beautiful heifer. Made the stress of waiting all worth it, right. Enjoy your snuggly moments, and then before you know it, it's halter training:)
CloversMum	Posted - Jun 11 2017 : 05:10:35 AM More photos of Bluebelle. And the second one shows her white heart on her side!
maryjane	Posted - Jun 11 2017 : 04:23:50 AM What a wonderful, story-full string of photos, Charlene. Time spent with a calf when it's just hours old is the best for bonding. And those calf naps are the best, aren't they? Very precious indeed. So happy for you.
NellieBelle	Posted - Jun 11 2017 : 03:54:36 AM Love times ten! What a memorable way to spend the afternoon, snuggled up with Bluebelle and being able to spend time with her and look her over. The photos are priceless Charlene, and you weren't kidding when you said unusually long eyelashes, charming. Smitten here too. Thanks so much for sharing your afternoon and photos of Bluebelle. So thankful all is going well. Hoping Clover is feeling some relief too.
CloversMum	Posted - Jun 10 2017 : 10:01:53 PM So this afternoon I was able to spend some time just with Miss Bluebelle. Clover's udder was enormous and Ethan went to milk her some ... the teats were dripping milk and Bluebelle was having a difficult time in latching on. We wanted to be sure that Bluebelle got some colostrum. Clover is doing so very well ... she was quite content to be led out of the pen over to the milking stanchion while her baby stayed behind. And, oh my goodness, little Miss Bluebelle snuggled with me and fell asleep on my leg! Everyone should have that experience on their bucket wish list! What a wonderful way to spend some time. I stroked Bluebelle all over and studied her. She has a white heart shape on her side and has incredibly long eyelashes! It was windy and cold today ... so I had on my insulated coveralls! I had gotten chilled from farmers market and it took me all afternoon to warm back up! Completely smitten and in love with her!
txbikergirl	Posted - Jun 10 2017 : 5:30:20 PM CONGRATS! and it has the trademark MJF Tony forehead splash, just love it! you are going to have no end of fun on the farm.
CloversMum	Posted - Jun 10 2017 : 4:36:45 PM I just want to climb into their pen and spend hours with Clover and Bluebelle ... but I think I might some complaints from my family. So tempting ... so instead, I just keep going out there multiple times this afternoon! :)
NellieBelle	Posted - Jun 10 2017 : 2:38:56 PM What a Beauty Charlene! Congratulations on Bluebelle and Clover/Tony. Like I said, no two cows are alike. So happy all is well and you have a new heifer on your homestead. I'm over the moon happy for you all! Clover and calf are looking good.