Post by mindierose on May 8, 2011 22:31:52 GMT -5
So Princess (yes dumb name, I didn't pick it, doesn't even suit her) is/was due "The end of April, early May" according to her previous owner. Now, I've never had a cow give birth on my property since I was a kid, only puppies and goats here. Princess's lady parts are exceptionally swollen and jello-ish. Disgustingly jiggly when she walks. However, her udder is rather just iddy bitty and not full looking at all. This will be her 4th calf, and she's Dexter/Zebu/Demon cross. In fact, I think she's mainly demon, and will quite possibly be going to off to freezer camp when this calf is weaned. She follows me around like a puppy dog and acts like she wants lovin, but if I even touch her, I am whacked with a horn. Evil. Anyhoo, because her udder isn't filled, does that mean I will be waiting forever? Her nether region seems to be giving the impression that delivery is soon, but it seems like she would be bagging up. Also, this is very strange, but for the past week, our enormous simangus mama has been bathing her like a mama dog bathes her pups. She just licks her whole neck, back, and sides. I've never seen such a thing! This crazy monster walks over to the big black Mimi all submissive like (which is a really odd look for her as she acts like a bull with me, complete with putting her head down and pawing at the ground) and looks as if she is begging her for a bath! Is this a sign of impending labor? How long do calves nurse before they can be weaned? Does a 5 year old cow have to be turned into all burger? ;D Had to throw that in there, she nearly broke my arm again tonight.