Princess calved last night. We named him Samson
because he’s big and strong, but we could have called him Ditto.
All seven of Princess’ calves have been bull
calves. Including Samson, the last three have been big and long-legged—too much
so, I guess. Their front tendons are contracted at birth, making initial standing and
nursing impossible. Splints and injections help immensely, but the first few
days are a bit stressful and tiresome for all concerned.
Thankfully, Samson is a sturdy fellow who is
full of resolve. He was already running
and bucking this morning, and nursing unassisted by afternoon. And it’s a good thing that Princess produces a lot of
milk because this calf has a Samson-sized appetite!
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| Samson |
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| Winky and Panda check out the new kid |
“The joy
of the Lord is your strength and stronghold.” –NEHEMIAH
8:10 (AMP)
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