77Herford Farm Zoo Journal Moving

[77Herford]

Not a pretty day. Wife went on my protests ahead of me to help deliver a calf from one of the older Charolais cows. The Cow kicked her and I was their in time to rush her to the ER. Was at the hospital most the day as they were very slow in treating her.

 

[DonnaBelle]

You know, I was about 50 years old when I finally realized there were a few things my husband knew more about than me. It wasn't a he/she thing, it was just that sometimes he has better judgement than I do.

DonnaBelle

 

[RemudaOne]

Where was she kicked? Is she all right? I hope it's not serious.

 

[77Herford]

You know, I was about 50 years old when I finally realized there were a few things my husband knew more about than me. It wasn't a he/she thing, it was just that sometimes he has better judgement than I do.

DonnaBelle

If thats the case, she's in trouble cause she's got another 20 plus years to go. Thats alot of time to get injured more.

She has a bruised Sternum and two bruised ribs and right shoulder. She also has a cut lip and some loose teeth with some facial bruising. I got alot of bad looks when I initially brought her into the ER until they saw the hoof print on her chest. She looks worse than she really feels. She is already home and my mother is pampering her.

The calf did eventually make it out of the cow as I was told via the phone but the mother was very tired so my vet moved the cow and calf to my barn and I did see the calf eventually nurse some.

 

[WildRoseBeef]

Not a pretty day. Wife went on my protests ahead of me to help deliver a calf from one of the older Charolais cows. The Cow kicked her and I was their in time to rush her to the ER. Was at the hospital most the day as they were very slow in treating her.

One of the top reasons I really dislike Charolais. Darn things are real kickers, and they kick HIGH too!!

Glad it didn't turn out as bad as it could have.

 

[RemudaOne]

Sounds like she's gonna be pretty dang sore for a while. Glad to hear nothing was broken. Best wishes for a speedy recovery

 

[SuburbanFarmChic]

I hope she heals up ok. Something like that can also give you a real bruise to the ego and make you unsure around animals. She sounds like she's feisty enough to come through it though.

 

[elevan]

Wow. I hope she heals quickly. You always feel worse the next day, so be a good husband and pamper her tomorrow.

 

[ThreeBoysChicks]

Hope the wife feels better.

 

[77Herford]

Wow. I hope she heals quickly. You always feel worse the next day, so be a good husband and pamper her tomorrow.

Lol, I reminded her that I told her not too. My Wife grunted and then asked my mom to hit me and my mom DID.

The cow is just protective and I would of used chains and pulled from the side. Maybe even sedated her slightly.