Bottle Feeding Lily

bottle feeding lily

This heifer lost her mom. Sadly. It was heartbreaking. So now, I care for this heifer calf. We call her Lily after her mom.

 

Throughout the day, I walk to the barn to feed Lily. She is happy to see me. Lily gets bottle feed milk...

2 quarts at 7:00 am

2 quarts at 12:00 pm

1 quart at 5:00 pm

2 quarts at 10:30 pm
(and meals from other cows that will let her nurse) 

 

It is work. But, I love it. I will give her the care she needs.

 

 

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Friday on the Farm

#62 cares for her newborn calf
 

This is one of my most favorite photos I have taken. It makes my heart smile. Such love!

One early spring morning, I noticed one of my favorite cows on the farm with a water bag. I was so excited! I absolutely adore this cow. With my camera, I sat and watched. I had the amazing opportunity to photograph #62 give birth to this gorgeous heifer calf. Within seconds of birth, she was caring for her newborn calf. Simply beautiful.    

 

 

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Calving 2014

We started calving! I am absolutely giddy!

Tears of joy are in my eyes. I LOVE calving season!

Feeding hay to expecting cows Sunday afternoon, I noticed one cow [ W4 ] acting calfy. She had a sunny, cozy spot in the barn and did not want to eat hay. Three hours later...a beautiful, healthy calf was born.

After feeding cows where I live, my dad and I fed cows at another farm. When I returned home after chores, I checked W4 in the barn. She was a little restless. A few minutes later, I could see her in the barn sniffing the ground. Her water must have broken. A calf was on its way! After thirty minutes, I walked to the barn and checked the cow again. I saw hooves! I was so excited! About forty-five minutes later, W4 had her heifer calf.

And at 10:30, another cow had a calf!

 

it's a heifer!

 

The birth of a calf is amazing to me. I adore newborn calves. Praying for a safe and successful calving season!