So, as I said in my last post, I was able to witness my second calf birth (our 3rd calf this year) last week. She was not so hidden in the weeds and, while it did progress fast, it was not quite as fast as the first one I witnessed a few weeks ago! The photos are from my phone which means they are not the best quality, but they do show exactly what was happening. I didn't have time to go get the camera or I would have missed the whole thing!
First sight was 2 hooves showing.
With each push more of the calf was showing.
Some pushes I could tell were extremely hard and painful.
At this point the bag was torn and we could see the calf breathing.
The rear end was a little harder to expel than the head was.
All of a sudden --plop onto the ground!! We were almost certain it was a girl and IT IS!
The first few attempts at standing were very wobbly.
Momma quickly gets the new calf cleaned off.
Finally she stands and after some help from us, starts to drink.
Once again it was an amazing sight that I feel privileged to be a part of. Red is a great mother and this adorable little girl born on May Day is named May!!
