Senepol calves have a reputation for "jumping up and nursing" very quickly after birth. Well Bindii's arrival today was exemplary in this regard. Pictured here just 45 minutes after being born, she had already had a walk, a drink and a clean-up and she'd been introduced to her herd mates. You can see how unconcerned they all are about the close proximity of the photographer so soon after birth .... truly wonderful cattle.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Welcome to Whine Not Bindii
Senepol calves have a reputation for "jumping up and nursing" very quickly after birth. Well Bindii's arrival today was exemplary in this regard. Pictured here just 45 minutes after being born, she had already had a walk, a drink and a clean-up and she'd been introduced to her herd mates. You can see how unconcerned they all are about the close proximity of the photographer so soon after birth .... truly wonderful cattle.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Ribbie shows her hand
3 weeks ago I couldn't convince myself that she was springing and consequently I was concerned about her reproductive soundness however, she has clarified matters now. 292 days into her gestation according to the AI records, she's about a week past full term so she could and should start calving any time and I'm quite happy with her preparation for that purpose. Once she's calved I'll be pleased to put a bit of extra flesh on her bones and see how she scrubs up.
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