[Tighnaneun]

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! 

[oor wullie]

Brilliant.

What is Starrys Sunday name?  She looks like she will have no shortage of milk for the calf.

[Bionic]

Yes, definitely cute pics. I want one

[Tighnaneun]

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

[Rosemary]

That's a shame about the registration. Get your milking stool out   

[Factotum]

Beautiful heifer - well done all.

Sue

[Fleecewife]

One, two three.....aaww    Good pics and a happy cow and calf    Thank you for posting.

[Brandi]

 :wave:Beautiful, it is miraculous isn't it, this birth business! Good to see happy and healthy cattle and owners, happy days!

[Tighnaneun]

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

[oor wullie]

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.

[Rosemary]

It occurred to us yesterday that Starry used to be a dairy cow

Really? That's interesting. Where did you get her from?

[Brucklay]

What lovely pictures - I don't have cattle but if I did ...... they look great 

[Carse Goodlifers]

That's a shame about the registration....

But Rosemary

...she has a bit of longhorn...

so all is not lost 

Super pic's and a cracking calf.

[Tighnaneun]

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,

[Rosemary]

Shame Shetland don't have a grading up scheme.