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Barnyard Buddies:  9 months...and counting.**UPDATE!!**  |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 17 2011 : 9:06:26 PM
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Daisy is due any day!
"The ideal equestrian has the courage of a lion, the patience of a saint, and the hands of a woman."
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Oggie
True Blue Farmgirl
526 Posts
Ginny
Machias
Maine
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2011 : 9:16:52 PM
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Congratulations ahead of time! I hope the birth goes smoothly and easily for her and for you!
Ginny
Farmgirl #2343
www.thedewhopinn.com
"I always have a wonderful time, wherever I am, whomever I'm with."
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, Doctor, and I'm happy to state I finally won out over it." Both by Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart) in the Movie Harvey
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just4karyn
True Blue Farmgirl
60 Posts
karyn
n.highlands
ca
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2011 : 10:09:14 PM
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How Cute she is and how lucky to have such a wonderful home this picture would make an adorable greeting card.Keep us posted and put of more pictures of this cutie..I love cows too.
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2011 : 10:28:01 PM
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She is beautiful Molly!!! Praying everything goes well. :)
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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amomfly
True Blue Farmgirl
658 Posts
Angie
LaGrange
IN
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 12:49:50 AM
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How Great! Congrats!I hope it all goes well!
God Bless
Angie-amomfly
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 05:47:28 AM
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Ooooh! She's so cute! I can't wait for updates!
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 06:40:11 AM
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Thanks ladies! She is just a doll, we love her so much. My husband keeps reminding me that a watched pot never boils, but I'm out there checking on her at least every hour anyway, lol! Can't wait for her baby!!!!!
"The ideal equestrian has the courage of a lion, the patience of a saint, and the hands of a woman."
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 06:54:39 AM
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Can't wait to see pictures of the wee one! It's all very exciting--she's lovely!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2011 : 6:12:55 PM
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Any sure-fire signs she will calve soon? Her udder is almost at capacity and she's been discharging goop for the past week. Anything else I can watch for to give me some hope?
"The ideal equestrian has the courage of a lion, the patience of a saint, and the hands of a woman."
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2011 : 6:20:12 PM
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watch her pins. they will relax and she will open up and get real sloppy loosa. when she walks her vulva will flop around. her udder could get shiny and the teats may too. several of my cows pawed holes in pasture to calve in. she is so cute. i have calf envy right now. the anticipation is always so fun. do you have a bo-se shot for her. i sure believe in them. they help the calf get a good start. you probably know that already. iodine for naval ill. i just learned when our hippo calved to dip hooves. they can get naval ill through their new hooves before they harden. just a thought. will you milk her if so by hand? how fun i will be checking every few hours now. happy days for you. yipee here we go. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
673 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2011 : 08:16:49 AM
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what a beautiful gal! make sure you post pics of the baby
farmgirl#1362 whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2011 : 1:17:35 PM
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Thanks ladies. I will keep you updated on her progress! I just can't wait!!
And thanks, Alee. I love that bell, too. It hung around the neck of my Great-great grandmother's family cow. :) Hard to believe it's still around!
"The ideal equestrian has the courage of a lion, the patience of a saint, and the hands of a woman."
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Feb 22 2011 : 3:45:43 PM
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Molly, she looks like she's ready to get this over with. Is it her first? Have you had her long? Are you going to milk? I am full of questions. But I am waiting on my Mazie to have her 1st calf in a few weeks and I am a nervous wreck! I check her all the time too. I can hardly stand all the wait. She seems to be just fine with it though. Loving all the attention. I am going to try to milk her soon after. She's a Red Angus but I am going to milk her anyway. Isn't this fun? Waiting, waiting on new life. It's amazing. I can't wait to hear about yours soon.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2011 : 5:42:53 PM
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Kris, I'm so glad I'm not the only one on the midnight calf-watch. Lol, Your Mazie sounds like a dear. This is Daisy's 3rd calf, so it should go smoothly, though I'm just so slightly concerened that her calf will be a little big for her. She's a small jersey/holstein cross and bred to a red angus. :/ I hope the calf is a petite one! She gives us about 4 gallons of milk/ day at peak production and I've been missing it soooo much this last month since she's been 'off duty'!! Do you have all your milking supplies ready?
"The ideal equestrian has the courage of a lion, the patience of a saint, and the hands of a woman."
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Feb 22 2011 : 5:56:28 PM
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I have been milking goats for years and I plan on hand milking Mazie. I do have a 2 gallon stainless steel bucket. I will use a bucket of soapy water to wash the udder and use a bucket to sit on. I really don't know where I will be milking her yet. I only feed her hay so that's all she'll get while I milk her. I'm sure she won't have very much milk to spare so I hope it won't take too awful long to get some for us. I hope she will share. This will be my first time to milk a cow. I hope I can do it. They are alot bigger than goats. And messier. But she's my baby so hopefully she'll let me do this.
Do you have a milk room and a machine? That's alot of milk. I bet it's so good.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2011 : 4:45:43 PM
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Haha, you are so right, they are soooo much bigger then goats, especially when you are looking at that full udder and your hands and forearms are BURNING. Doesn't take too long to get used to it, though and build up the muscle and confidence! :D We milk by hand, no milkroom. Daisy stands tied to the fence (no head gate needed) with no grain or anything and just patiently waits. She's an angel! Milking chores add a lot to your daily routine, but it's so worth it!
"The ideal equestrian has the courage of a lion, the patience of a saint, and the hands of a woman."
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 10:48:53 AM
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How's it going? Has she had the calf yet? Mazie is laying around today. SHe had a busy day yesterday. Climbing through fences and all. SHe's tired. Poor girl. I was just wondering about your girl.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 5:26:37 PM
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Thanks for checking in, Kris! I am a wreck here, I swear she is overdue!!!! Here's a pic of her udder from tonight, it's about to burst! (sorry she's so muddy, too, it rained and we haven't dried out yet, lol!)
"The ideal equestrian has the courage of a lion, the patience of a saint, and the hands of a woman."
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 5:55:44 PM
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That is a beatiful cow, I love that face!
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting them in a fruit salad!
Farmgirl #680!
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 6:09:18 PM
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Wow! Looks like any time now. Ouch. That looks so uncomfortable. And I bet you are a wreck.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 8:19:09 PM
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oh the waiting is hard. please post a pic. when the baby comes happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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dprovence
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Debbie
Little Rock
AR
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 8:21:54 PM
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What a sweet girl Daisy is! I love the pics of her. Can't wait to see baby pics!
Huggs and Smyles,
Debbie
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2011 : 09:12:12 AM
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UPDATE!!!! Baby is here!!! Just born half an hour ago. Can't tell yet if it's a boy or girl! Pics coming soon!!
"The ideal equestrian has the courage of a lion, the patience of a saint, and the hands of a woman."
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Barnyard Buddies: 9 months...and counting.**UPDATE!!** |
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9 months...and counting.**UPDATE!!**
