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| Hi...I'm Paddy |
Ellie Mae didn't come in for breakfast when My Man fed, so I went out after it got light to check on her. Nothing was happening yet, but I knew it would probably happen before the day was over.
I worked at the Post Office for half a day starting at noon and as I was driving out, I checked on her again...
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| Up 'n nursin' |
...and there they were...the lil' calf was still wet, but was up and nursin' at 11:30 AM. Ellie Mae still had the placenta hanging out, but everybody was doin' good.
Number Three and Annabelle were right there givin' her moral support I guess...maybe Number Three was watchin' and learnin' for next year...poor Ellie Mae couldn't get any privacy!!!
And, YEAH...Paddy's a heifer!!! So, she'll be added to our herd...that'll make four!
Well, I named her Paddy because of St. Patrick's Day...she wasn't born ON St. Patrick's Day...but it's close enough for a cow don't ya think? ;~)
Let's just hope she doesn't make it to the St Paddy's Day menu in a couple of years.
ReplyDeleteGreat timing for you photo.
Lovely new addition to your herd!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new herd member :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new heifer. I thing Paddy is a perfect name for her.
ReplyDeleteHow cute! My heifer had her calf yesterday, a teeny tiny little red heifer. My mare was just sure that was HER baby, and the cow was trying to steal it!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Paddy! Newborn calves are so amazing.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Paddy! Cute as a leprechaun in high clover!
ReplyDeletePaddy will suit her fine.. she's SO cute! It's been years since I last petted a newborn calf, they are the sweetest creatures!
ReplyDeleteAwww...what a cutie Miss Paddy is!! Glad mom and baby are both doing good!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great addition to the family - and a perfect name! She is very cute!
ReplyDeleteLooks like she was born hungry!
ReplyDeletewhat a doll, and a great name too! Congrats on the herd increase!
ReplyDeleteIt's always satisfying to witness a successful birth, isn't it.
ReplyDeleteGreat addition to the herd!! Cute name too!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! Today is a super lucky day : ) Love the name!!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Very adorable, even though i thought it woulda been a bull with the name Paddy, but it sure is a cute name
ReplyDeleteSo happy all went well. I think Paddy is a great name! :)
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