These new calves belong to a neighbor of ours. They start calving around January 10 each year. I usually like to go by their place to get a "boost" or "calf fix" whenever I can. It still amazes me that anyone would have any new calves come at this time of year! I always get a giggle out of watching one of those calves take off running and bucking and feeling good, just like ours do in warmth of Spring!
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Most of the ranchers around us calf out in February. They want the calves to have enough size by April to make the hike to the mountains. January seems a little rough. Brrrr.
Great Photos anyway!
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
WAAAAY to early for my blood! The in-laws used to calve in Jan/Feb too. Now they do it in April/May like you do. Its just nicer for those midnight hikes to the barn and lot, among other reasons.
There is hope for spring! I liked the photos of the new calves too:)
Whoa thats too early up here isnt it? Gosh they seem so...vunerable! But they are adorable! I bet they loved the warm weather we got this week - but they wont love the snow coming this weekend!
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