Is today the day - calf on the way??

[Farmer Kitty]

Even with experience it can be hard. Just do what you feel comfortable with. We're here to lend a helping hand with knowledge, a ear to listen, and fingers to answer questions with as best as we can.

You'll do fine.

 

[amysflock]

I swear something is up. I just left a VM for DH to let him know I'm staying home, and right when I hung up I caught Bridgit and Sheila head-to-head, pushing foreheads, apparently having a tussle. It went on for a couple minutes before Sheila chased her off. This is VERY ODD behavior. Plus, Bridgit is SO itchy/scratchy today...constantly licking her sides or back legs, scratching her head and face and neck on things (tree branches, post in the paddock), and scratching her back with her horns. Hmmm.

 

[wynedot55]

she is just getting ready to calve pretty soon.

 

[Farmer Kitty]

The licking her sides is normal for a cow getting ready to have her calf. Not wanting any others around it not uncommon either. It's their way of protecting the calf especially while she is delivering and would be helpless to fend off an attack.

 

[amysflock]

Out of breath, just ran in to get my camera...I think she's starting to pass the water bag! She has a golden brown bubble hanging, with a LONG string of clear mucus below! Gonna go take a photo, will post!!!!

Whhheeee!

 

[Farmer Kitty]

 

[amysflock]

Had to come in and download the photos off my memory card. Can the water bag go back in, like I've read the feet can? I swear I saw a gumdrop sized bubble, but when I went back out with my camera it was gone. She does have a white mucus string about 8 inches long, is holding her tail off to the side a lot, licking a lot (every couple minutes or so). I can't really see contractions.

 

[Farmer Kitty]

Yes, if only a small amount of the bag was out it can go back in.

You may not see any contractions until she is actually pushing.

 

[Thewife]

Hey Amy,
My chores are done, I have a rig and I'm tired of doing laundry!
If you need me, give me a call!!
I will need "((EASY))" directions!

 

[amysflock]

Thank you, thewife! So far not much action...she's actually laying down behind the brush/burn pile...I can just see her nose and her horns from the house. I'm trying not to bug her too much. But I will definitely call if I need help...and don't worry, we're pretty easy to find.