The Orphan

We've had over 110 calves so far. Almost half way done... And that much closer to a full night's sleep.
On Saturday, we went to check cows, and noticed one that looked like she was calving. Upon closer inspection, she had leaned up against a hay pile, rolled too far, got stuck and died. Thinking that her calf hadn't delivered or she had rolled on top of it, we didn't hold out much hope finding it alive. Then a few cows moved and I noticed a little wet and shivering heifer trying to feed on anything and everything. We had found her calf! So we brought it to the barn, fed her and found a surrogate mother. I'm pleased to report she is doing well with her new mama and should be just fine!

Babies, Babies and more Babies

Early mornings, late nights, 3-am wakes-ups. And it's only been a week.

15 calves, including 2 sets of twins, born as of 3:30 this morning. Only about 214 (plus or minus the occasional set of twins) to go.

This little heifer was the first. Slimy yet cute.

Thankfully the weather has mostly cooperated. We've only had 2 nights where it dipped below 20. If only the snow will stay away, and temps keep going up, life will be chaotic, but less worrisome.

In other news, our renos are moving along. We've almost finished painting the basement and will be moving down there this weekend, so that the upstairs, can be mudded and prepped for painting. So exciting.