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Livestock => Cattle => Topic started by: Rosemary on July 26, 2013, 10:46:35 am

Title: Here's Charlie
Post by: Rosemary on July 26, 2013, 10:46:35 am
As you may remember, we were worried about Charlie when he was born. In retrospect, I think it was (understandable) over-anxiety on my part, due to my lack of experience - so thanks to all of you who offered support and reassurance at the time. It was much appreciated. Next year, I promise to be more relaxed  :eyelashes:

You'll be pleased to see from the video that he's doing fine - his mommy loves him (most of the time) and he certainly doesn't seem to hold a grudge against me  ;D

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=384837718283978 (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=384837718283978)
Title: Re: Here's Charlie
Post by: ZaktheLad on July 26, 2013, 11:02:14 am
Really pleased he is now 100% - he is certainly a lovely chap  :love:. 
Title: Re: Here's Charlie
Post by: HappyHippy on July 26, 2013, 10:48:48 pm
He's a wee sweetheart  :love: :cow:
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Here's Charlie
Post by: jaykay on July 27, 2013, 02:51:39 am
Brilliant - he's lovely  :)
Title: Re: Here's Charlie
Post by: Factotum on July 27, 2013, 09:40:23 am
Next year, I promise to be more relaxed

We'll remember that - never works for me mind, always spend the entire time on edge till the last one has arrived and is noisily sucking with a waggy tail and mum's tongue giving a goodly wash and brush up.

Charlie looks fine and happy.

Sue
Title: Re: Here's Charlie
Post by: Beewyched on July 27, 2013, 06:46:43 pm
VERY cute  :love:
 
Don't worry Rosemary - it's not just you - I still get "1st time mother jitters" every time one of my gilts farrows  :innocent: 
Title: Re: Here's Charlie
Post by: shygirl on July 27, 2013, 09:37:41 pm
theres less chance to get experienced with cattle if you only have a couple to calve each year. whereas with lambs - there are just more per acre, so more births to watch. pigs are even better....
i still feel a beginner with my cattle after 4 yrs or so.