There’s nothing like a stillborn calf (see
yesterday’s post) to engender great relief and gratitude for the safe delivery
of Clarabelle’s baby bull last night. The handsome, strong, curly-coated calf,
named Cisco, is full of vim and vigor and has an extremely hearty appetite!
Of all the black baldy heifers we bought last
year, Clarabelle was the only one who seemed to take after the Angus side of
her family. The other twelve had the wonderfully gentle Hereford disposition,
but Clarabelle seemed to be inherently suspicious, spooky, and easily riled.
She’s gradually come to trust us, but I always wondered if she’d revert to her
Angus-ness when she became a mama. (Black Angus mamas are prone to
over-protectivity following parturition, which can make for some hair-raising
moments for their caregivers!)
Thankfully, my concerns were unfounded.
Clarabelle is a devoted mama but still a model citizen, so I didn’t need to
update my will before treating Cisco’s umbilical cord or taking this photo!.
“Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid,
neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” –JOSHUA 1:9 (AMP)
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