farmerjan
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We are getting some squalls now, quick downpours then stopping. Even saw a little sun peeking through for awhile this afternoon. Very thankful we did not get the brunt but it makes me feel even worse that others got hit with it so bad. It is supposed to get more serious Sun and Mon and some flooding but nothing like what they have had in S.C..
Have had 3 new calves in the past 3 days and then my son found a premie baby this late afternoon. Cow has no milk, about a month early I'd say. I did get it to take a qt of colostrum and it had sucking and swallowing reflexes so there is some hope. It is an old cow so she will go. Will see if we can save this guy. Weighs about 25-30 lbs, hooves are soft but formed so there is a chance if he can get going.
They seem to go into labor more often when there is a change in the atmospheric pressure.... I was encouraged that he did suck and swallow on his own. I don't like to tube them and not when they are this small. Too weak to stand, but as long as he swallows, feeding him laying down is okay. He is now at the barn and under cover. At least it isn't a cold nasty rain and the temps have been between 70 and 78 the last 3 days so no chance of a chill.
Have had 3 new calves in the past 3 days and then my son found a premie baby this late afternoon. Cow has no milk, about a month early I'd say. I did get it to take a qt of colostrum and it had sucking and swallowing reflexes so there is some hope. It is an old cow so she will go. Will see if we can save this guy. Weighs about 25-30 lbs, hooves are soft but formed so there is a chance if he can get going.
They seem to go into labor more often when there is a change in the atmospheric pressure.... I was encouraged that he did suck and swallow on his own. I don't like to tube them and not when they are this small. Too weak to stand, but as long as he swallows, feeding him laying down is okay. He is now at the barn and under cover. At least it isn't a cold nasty rain and the temps have been between 70 and 78 the last 3 days so no chance of a chill.
I know all we can do is pray. youall stay safe. you know we worry about all of you in that area as well as everyone that is going thru this. thanks for letting us know you're ok.
