Author Topic: New Arrival (Read 5093 times)

exmoorlady · « **on:** August 17, 2009, 01:56:14 pm »

Last Night Our Dexter Rose gave birth to Sweet Pea. we found her this morning. she is beautiful. I still cant quite believe it she wasn't due till september.

Click on link to see pictures

http://photobucket.com/harerunner?albumview=slideshow

jameslindsay · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2009, 01:59:29 pm »

Gorgeous, nature at it's best

doganjo · « **Reply #2 on:** August 17, 2009, 03:40:20 pm »

Is she normal size? Was she really premature or were your dates wrong?

exmoorlady · « **Reply #3 on:** August 17, 2009, 09:27:08 pm »

I dont think she looks premature. When we bought Rose sha had just been scanned and the vet said she was due in september so maybe he got it wrong!!!

Farmer · « **Reply #4 on:** August 17, 2009, 10:34:29 pm »

Fabulous Exmoorlady...great pictures...but I think the Vet got it wrong...she doesn't look premature. I have four due in March/April...can't wait...always a thrill...keep us posted on progress...oh and I love the name!

Farmer

doganjo · « **Reply #5 on:** August 17, 2009, 11:07:58 pm »

Quote from: exmoorlady on August 17, 2009, 09:27:08 pm

I dont think she looks premature. When we bought Rose sha had just been scanned and the vet said she was due in september so maybe he got it wrong!!!

That's why I asked, she looked about right size wise to me. What do these vets know anyway, about the same as doctors. we women know best.

Bodger · « **Reply #6 on:** August 18, 2009, 10:40:59 am »

I hope its OK if I add our photos.

Say hello to Rodney.

Roxy · « **Reply #7 on:** August 18, 2009, 02:35:36 pm »

What gorgeous pics of lovely calves.

I really want another dexter cow. We had one a good few years ago as a house cow. I was at a big show at weekend, and in the grand parade was a dexter with her calf. I could not get over how small it was, no bigger than a dog. The commentator said the handler could easily carry it if it could not walk all the way round the ring!!!

exmoorlady · « **Reply #8 on:** August 18, 2009, 09:46:15 pm »

Lovely pictures of Rodney. Arn't they just so special.

exmoorlady · « **Reply #9 on:** August 18, 2009, 09:58:20 pm »

Can anyone help us please. The breeder of Rose has said thatbshe should not be milked as this is her first calf. Is this right?

Farmer · « **Reply #10 on:** August 18, 2009, 10:13:20 pm »

New one on me...but make sure you don't take too much too soon...the calf's need is far greater than yours

Farmer

Bodger · « **Reply #11 on:** August 19, 2009, 04:27:56 am »

Hi. That advice you've been given just doesn't make sense.

If you are going to make a house cow out of your dexter there's no practical reason why you shouldn't start during her first lactation.

exmoorlady · « **Reply #12 on:** August 19, 2009, 09:24:38 am »

exactly We have been handling her udders every day as told by the breeder in preperation for milking her and we were then told not to milk her. Obviuosly we want the calf to have the lions share and she seems to have plenty of milk. Its so confusing and we want to do the right thing!

bibs · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2009, 01:06:31 pm »

Congrats on new arrival !! One of my Dexters is called Pea !! Unfortunately she is not so sweet , so couldn't be called Sweet Pea !! I posted for help when we had a dead calf a few weeks ago. Happily my other Dexter Girl Penelope did calve successfully and we now have Comfort - a chocolate brown Dexter/Red Devon x and she's doing really well. We recently sent a 24 month steer to slaughter and have another ready to go Oct. The meat is beautiful. All in all, it's a great experience having cattle. Good luck with yours. Bibs