The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  New arrival Goto page 1, 2  Next          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Smallholder animals Author Message Issy Joined: 22 Nov 2005 Posts: 371 Location: somerset Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:46 am    Post subject: New arrival Announcing the arrival of Pumpkins (elure) new little heifer that she proudly presented us with last night at 9.30. we were privileged enough to be there and a prouder mum was never seen before . A very happy night had by all - I have been camping there for the last few nights to be on hand if needed but apart from breaking the membrane surrounding the calf so it could breath she did it all on her own,and spent the night cooing at it and anyone venturing close. Happy happy cow and owner. Will post pics later on today. Back to top milkmaid Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 6958 Location: isle of lewis Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:23 am    Post subject: congratulations suz Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14966 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:32 am    Post subject: That's wonderful Issy - can't wait to see the pics! What does - (elure) - mean? Back to top Issy Joined: 22 Nov 2005 Posts: 371 Location: somerset Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:36 am    Post subject: Elure is just her pedigree name we all call her pumpkin. Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14966 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:39 am    Post subject: Thanks for the explanation! Back to top Spana Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 2067 Location: North Cornwall Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:52 am    Post subject: Wonderful Issy, is she up and sucking OK. Don't you feel marvelous when they've done it and you know its all alright Post some pics when you have the time Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8459 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:15 am    Post subject: Brilliant Back to top Issy Joined: 22 Nov 2005 Posts: 371 Location: somerset Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:27 am    Post subject: thanks for your comments guys, The calf was on it's feet in 10 minutes but it was a further 40 before Pumpkin would let it suck as she couldn't see or lick it properly if she did . Eventually it got the better of her (I was getting a bit anxious by this time as it was getting dark )and we left her too it when we could hear happy slurping noises. Back to top Issy Joined: 22 Nov 2005 Posts: 371 Location: somerset Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:28 am    Post subject: Sorry I forgot to say - this morning the calf has a lovely warm round tummy and is completely clean and dry after Pumpkin stayed up most of the night licking her - I am amazed there is a calf left!! Back to top jooles Joined: 24 Sep 2005 Posts: 668 Location: Bedfordshire, but craving to live in Cornwall Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 12:49 pm    Post subject: Thats wonderful! Congratulations! Back to top Lisa Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 3236 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 1:33 pm    Post subject: Ah.... lovely to hear your good news! Really looking forward to the pics Back to top Issy Joined: 22 Nov 2005 Posts: 371 Location: somerset Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:30 pm    Post subject: Have just gone down to check on them and play find the calf with Pumpkin She had got hot and being unable to move the calf, had left it and wandered up to the shed. The bottom of the field where she had the calf is hay length grass but we had a good look and eventually it answered her!! I have carried it up to the shed and penned them in the yard area where I can see them! In a few days the sheep and other heifer can go down there and then Pumpkin can have the top paddock. Anyway she is still gorgeous. Back to top jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4923 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:34 pm    Post subject: Aww! Thanks for the pic fix! Back to top Lisa Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 3236 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:36 pm    Post subject: Oooo.... lovely piccies! Thank you for sharing Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14966 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 5:00 pm    Post subject: Aww, so sweet! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Smallholder animals All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page 1, 2  Next Page 1 of 2 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group