The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Cattle => Shetland Cattle => Topic started by: Tighnaneun on September 14, 2015, 02:38:48 pm
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This is Starry and her new heifer calf Una. Born a week ago today, we had to assist as after an hour the feet were still poking out so we gave them a tug and out she plopped... Starry is the best cow in the world, and such a fantastic mum. So over the moon! :excited:
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Brilliant.
What is Starrys Sunday name? She looks like she will have no shortage of milk for the calf.
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Yes, definitely cute pics. I want one
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Brilliant.
What is Starrys Sunday name? She looks like she will have no shortage of milk for the calf.
She isn't registered as far back in her genetics she has a bit of longhorn. Oof I know, she makes me wince when I see her walking about, I've never seen udders so big
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That's a shame about the registration. Get your milking stool out ;D
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Beautiful heifer - well done all.
Sue
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One, two three.....aaww :hugcow: Good pics and a happy cow and calf :thumbsup: Thank you for posting.
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:wave:Beautiful, it is miraculous isn't it, this birth business! Good to see happy and healthy cattle and owners, happy days!
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Thanks everyone! It occurred to us yesterday that Starry used to be a dairy cow so she's had her past two calves taken away at 3 days old - having Una around all the time and suckling naturally will be a different experience for her. She is running around after her though! We're a bit shy to start milking her as we're all over the place and not sure we could maintain a routine - also still no electricity on the croft, so nowhere to store loads of milk! Not for want of trying, the crofting grants system is... arrrrrrrrgh
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She looks like she has more milk than 1 calf will drink. If she is a biddable cow she might let you take a litre or 2 now and again without you needing
To take the calf off.
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It occurred to us yesterday that Starry used to be a dairy cow
Really? That's interesting. Where did you get her from?
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What lovely pictures - I don't have cattle but if I did ...... they look great :thumbsup:
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That's a shame about the registration....
But Rosemary ...she has a bit of longhorn...
so all is not lost ;) ;D
Super pic's and a cracking calf.
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It occurred to us yesterday that Starry used to be a dairy cow
Really? That's interesting. Where did you get her from?
she was originally from Staffin I believe. A lady there kept quite a big herd of milkers and made cheese which she sold internationally and won awards (if I remember correctly)! She dispersed the herd a few years ago and moved to France I think,
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Shame Shetland don't have a grading up scheme.
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Apparently she could be registered as the longhorn was sooo far back
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Maybe have a word with Ruth Dalton at RBST. It's not like we have that many to play with and if she's sound and a good cow otherwise, it would seem daft (to me in the absence of any other explanation) to lose not only her but all her progeny to the breed.