Licking,
Nuzzling,
Directing,
Nurturing.
No matter the species, a mama's love is a sight to behold.
A few days ago, we went for a walk down to the neighbor's barn about noon to see if there were any new babies. We saw one cow who appeared to be near birthing. She was standing up, glancing anxiously at her sides, with some fluid coming out of her vaginal area.
An hour later, we went back, thinking the mama would still be in labor, and the baby was already nursing! We didn't see the birth, but we sure were close. Apparently the cow hadn't delivered the placenta yet, but she was already doing a fine job of mothering.
Wow, Janie. What wonderful photos of a newborn. I can see the umbilical, so you must have gotten there right at birth.
ReplyDeleteaww so sweet one of my dads cows just had a baby last week...
ReplyDeleteWow Janie, how very special that you captured these very first photos of the newborn. A mother's love come so naturally and is indeed beautiful to behold. Have a great weekend. Jo
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet pictures! I guess she was in a hurry to get that delivery over with.
ReplyDeleteThose mountains in the distance in my photo today are the La Sals near Moab. I love standing up high here and being able to see into Utah!
So Beautiful..
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Kelly
I've Become My Mother
You may have missed the birth, but you got some wonderful pictures of the newborn and its mother.
ReplyDeleteThat's exciting. Spring must be near!!!
ReplyDeleteaww how neat! I've seen a few horses shortly after they were born but no cows. Love the post! Baby cows are adorable :)
ReplyDeleteJanie, this is beautiful. I agree....each and every birth is a miracle to behold.
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Yep mothers seems to know what to do no matter what the species.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThe calf is very cute. The mom's blue tongue is a little freaky. lol
ReplyDeleteHi Janie, spring must be on its way.. these are wonderful shots of Mama and baby so soon after the birth.
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Pam
Great photos Janie, nothing more beautiful than to see a mother with her baby.
ReplyDeleteMy friend has lambs due in a few weeks. Bred later than most, maybe, but at near 90 years old he doesn't want to get up in the middle of the night in January. I think I will visit with the camera again.
ReplyDeleteIt amazes me that newborns can stand so soon after being born! Looks like the cow is going to be a super mom!
ReplyDeleteSo precious! I remember feeding the baby cows with a pail of milk that had a funny 'nipple' attached to it at my Grandparents farm.
ReplyDeleteIt was also the site of a 'farm trauma' for this City kid. Andy the cow was the first animal I ever saw born. He was 'my' cow. Unfortunately for 'Andy', he was male. Two years later I'm eating my Grandma's famous Swiss Steak on a visit to the farm. I compliment her on the awesome steak and one of my farm-cousins blurts out "It's ANDY!" I couldn't eat meat for the rest of the visit!
So adorable!!!
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I love newborn calves--especially their eyes and their wobbly legs.
ReplyDeleteNo doubt a moooving experience.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of animals, Happy Presidents Pets Day - the day after Presidents Day, as I like to call it. In the US, of course we love our presidents..... pets. See my blog if you’re in the mood for a good ol' irreverent howl.
I know Abbey called 'em "hooved locusts," but the calves are cute as button.
ReplyDeleteI miss calving time since we no longer live on a farm. Wow, I can't believe I just said that! As a young bride and living on a farm for only three days I witnessed a cow giving birth for the first time. Up until that point I had been completely clueless about the whole birthing system for any creature, animal or human........ To say that I felt like fainting is putting it a little mildly. Seeing the cow love on it's baby afterwards was very sweet though and I got to the point later where I loved watching the whole deal. :)
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