Calving season is in full swing and it has been an exciting ride so far. It began with an early delivery in January with a Durango bull calf. After a couple weeks of patiently waiting I had a surprise one morning with twin heifer calves from the Churchill cow. We had a cow abort the night before and were lucky because she accepted one of the twins and is a very good foster dam. That same night came a Chuckwagon bull calf in a cold and damp night. He was up and nursing in 15 minutes in 10 degree weather. Gotta love Herefords! Then this weekend I was moving out the cows that haven't calved yet into a new pasture and had a water bag hanging out which was a perfect time to take lunch. When I came back out the new momma was cleaning off 2 heifer calves! She is gonna have a tougher go than the other dam because she has to raise these two but I think she will be up to the task. We are a little over 25% done with calving with the recips due any day now. Can't wait to see the sibs to Nat'l Champs Trust and Hometown! Be sure to follow us on twitter @amcherefords for pictures and up to date statuses!
Alex
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