Calves

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 06:21:51 +0100

Pictures of calves by themselves.

Had a bum around here for about a week or so. A twin that the mom wouldn't accept. Grafted him on a two year old that lost a calf. He was a cute little guy, that's for sure. Taken 3/12/2008.
The cows are really starting to calve now. There are all kinds of cute calves running around. I might be tired from the long days and short nights, but I never get tired of the miracle of life being played out at this time of year. Taken 3/16/2008.
Finally got the first calf on the cows. I don't know what they were holding on for. Usually I have one by the first but this year they stuck to schedule a little better. Taken 3/9/2008.
Cute calves, what more can I say. Taken 2/26/2008.
Just another cute calf. I have to do my part to raise food for the wolves you know. Taken 2/20/2008.
This calf sure found a nice comfortable place to lay. They are not dumb though, they always seem to find the nice dry, warm spots to lay down. Taken 2/8/2008.
The heifers have had their first calf. Born the evening of the 3rd. The Hired Hand swore we wouldn't have a calf on the ground till the 15th of the month. I told him we would have at least 10 by then. He definitely was wrong, now we will see if I am right or not. Taken 2/4/2008.
The sun coming up right behind a calf standing on the ridge line. I know she is hard to see, but she is there. Taken 1/14/2008.
We got a little snow the other day. it didn't amount to much but it's nice to see it white around here. It makes you think it is winter at least. The calves are eating their hay in the background. taken 12/31/2007.
The calves eating on their ration of hay. None of the cattle are real fond of the hay I am feeding but I tell them "tough, it's better than a snowball." For the record the hay is year old wild hay which is real grassy and dry. It needs fed and then we will be onto good alfalfa. Taken 12/28/2007.
Some of the calves eating their cake. Not all of them have learned to eat it yet. now that we have started feeding hay the rest should learn no problem. Taken 12/25/2007.
The replacement heifer calves peacefully grazing on a hillside. They've been on a protein tub type supplement since weaning and have been doing great. It's about time to start feeding them though. Nutrition levels are getting pretty low in the feed. Taken 12/12/2007.
Some of the replacement heifer calves this year. I was getting a little shy of color in the herd so I kept a couple of red ones. I like to see that color once in a while. They must be a little prejudiced though. They are always hanging together like the black cattle aren't good enough for them. Go figure. Taken 11/15/2007.
Lucky thinks the grain I am feeding Bella is really good stuff so they share, at least he looks at it like sharing. I'm not sure Bella agrees. Taken 11/10/2007.
The calves grazing along during our recent snow fall. All the other critters were wandering around looking for a hay bale to be delivered to them. The calves don't know yet they get fed in the winter so weren't waiting for it. Taken 11/20/2007.
We got our first snowfall for the season the other night. More moisture than we have gotten in quite a while. Bella here was not to sure about the stuff. She was afraid to walk in it. I guess if you can't see it, that makes it awful scary. Taken 11/20/2007.
The calves were just contentedly standing in the corral waiting for it to warm up so we could work them. You can see the frost on this ones back from the cold night. Taken 10/31/2007.
The calves grazing on the Crested Wheat Grass hillside. This is a real sandy, south facing hillside so the new green grass has really come in under the old grass and they are really enjoying it and doing good on it. Taken 10/29/2007.
Bella, my blind calf, resting comfortable waiting for her next meal. She is the cutest little thing I have seen in a long time. Has a heck of a personality. She even plays with Lucky once in a while. Taken 10/26/2007.
The eight head of calves that ran the furthest from my wreck the other day on their way home. They still had a couple of miles to go here and they were getting pretty tired. As soon as I put them where they belonged they stopped and rested. They were tired little critters. Taken 10/16/2007.
Some of the Replacement heifer calves grazing along on a beautiful fall morning. Taken 10/8/2007.
The calves I kept munching hay in the corral. Mostly replacement heifers but there are also a few young odds and ends that I kept. I'll keep them in the corral until Monday morning and then let them out. Taken 9/30/2007.
A nice little heifer calf wondering what the hell I am up to. Taken 8/1/2007.
New addition to the menagerie around the house. We found her the other day while riding in the Williams place and got her in yesterday. She is totally blind in her left eye and about 90% blind in her right eye. She was having a hell of a time. I can't see any of the usual problems with her eyes that cause such a problem so I am not sure how she ended up this way. My wife has decided to call her Bella. Can't have a critter around the house without naming it. Taken 9/9/2007.
A steer calf wondering what the heck I was doing. Looking things over is the answer. taken 9/2/2007.
The bums lounging around the creep feeder. I took them out and put them with the sick, lame and lazy bunch and decided to be nice for a change and give them some creep feed. They are doing good on it. Taken 7/16/2007.
Coming up to the tank for a drink of water. As hot and dry as it has gotten that has become very important around here. Taken 7/14/2007.
Three of the bums watching what is going on. Taken 4/28/2007.
The bums out grazing the green grass. I'm having a hard time getting them to eat their grain they so like the green grass. Quite the problem, isn't it? Taken 5/11/2007.
Six of the eight bums I have running around the place. For some reason when there is a late snowstorm like we had, I have more bums. I've talked to some of the neighbors and they are having the same problem with more bums than normal. I don't know what the problem is but it is annoying. Taken 4/30/2007.
A couple of calves curious at what I ws up to. Taken 4/13/2007.
Just another cute calf. Taken 4/13/2007.
A horde of calves waiting for their moms to finish eating. Taken 4/13/2007.
This chunky guy is sure a cute fella. Taken 3/24/2007.
The calves enjoying a dry spot to lay during a break in the storm. I would guess we had 12-16 inches of snow. The tractor you see in the background is used for plowing snow when it gets to deep. I haven't had to use it much in the past couple of years but it sure is handy when it does snow a lot. Taken 3/29/2007.
I disturbed this poor little calf so he got up and is stretching out. Taken 3/15/2007.
This calf truly thinks he is hiding from me in the sagebrush. It wasn't working real well for him. Taken 3/15/2007.
This is the cutest little calf I have seen running around in a long time. It doesn't show well but his ears just flop around all the time. It really makes him look funny. Taken 3/14/2007.
Resting in a dry, warm spot. Taken 3/9/2007.
Some of the calves on the heifers running and playing while we are feeding hay. Taken 3/10/2007.
This calf is sure casting a suspicious eye on me and the camera. Taken 2/13/2007.
The calf found a dry spot to lay and had a very content look to him. He is really doing good. At this point he needs more company though. It will happen in time. Taken 2/8/2007.
The first calf of the season. I really don't expect them to really start popping for a few more days but it is nice to see the first one. The heifer had it on her own and is doing a good job of taking care of it. Here it is about 6 hours old. Taken 2/5/2006
The latest storm brought more wind than snow to the area. Here, the calves are huddled under the bank out of the wind with only a couple of them showing. Any port in as storm you know. Taken 1/11/2007.
The calves coming up and trying to figure out what I am up to. I love this set of calves because they aren't very spooky. No matter what I do they come up towards me and are curious as to what I am doing. Hopefully this means they will be somewhat gentle. Taken 1/09/2007.
The calves coming into feed on a cold, snowy morning. Taken 12/30/2006.
A couple of calves coming in to feed after our little snow storm. We got a couple of inches of snow is all. I guess a little is better than none at all but it sure isn't much. Taken 12/29/2006.
The calves coming up and waiting for their feed. Taken 12/7/2006.
The calves on feed. Hopefully the extra energy will help get them over their cold/cough. Taken 11/19/2006.
The bum calves we had around the house all summer think they are more horse than cow having run with Nylon all summer. I called them the buddies after they bonded so. I took the calves in to the auction the other day. I think Nylons happier now that he doesn't have the calves following him around. Taken 10/28/2006.
Gathering the replacement heifers to work them today. Vaccinations, pour-on and the vet will be here to Bangs vaccinate them. Taken 11/06/2006.
The replacement heifers peacefully grazing on the volunteer barley coming up. It sure is nice to have them out of the corral and grazing green grass. Taken 10/02/2006.
The heifer calves being brand inspected as they come off the scale. They were really spooked by it for some reason where the steers were a lot calmer. Taken 9/29/2006.
Here is a picture of the heifer calves that I sold. My Darling Wife managed to take a few shots while I was busy. Everybody present commented on how framy the calves were and how they are really prepared to gain weight for the buyers. A little more grass and I could have put some more weight on them. Taken 9/29/2006.
Peacefully sleeping. These red calves are always so cute as babies. Taken 3/17/2006.
This calf really caught my eye as cute while he was a baby. Now days the calves are big enough I don't know that cute is the proper term. I enjoy looking back sometimes. Taken 4/5/2006.
The calves coming into feed during near blizzard conditions. It was very cold. It looks nice right now with the triple digit temperatures and fires burning all over. Taken 12/14/2005.
I found this calf with foot rot yesterday and doctored him. It has been years since the last time I seen a calf with foot rot. I get it in the yearlings and cows on occasion, but calves, no. I'm keeping him and his mom close for a few days so i can hit him with medicine again to make sure he is cured. Taken 7/10/2006.
This calf had enough of being branded and is not wasting any time leaving the scene. Taken 5/20/2006.
Calves enjoying a dry place to lay after a snow storm. Taken 3/31/2006.
The newest bum on the place. He was in really tough shape when I found him but he is starting to get better now. He still can't take a full bottle of milk because he is too weak but his strength is starting to come back up now. Taken 4/16/2006.
This little guy really struck me as cute while we were sorting yesterday. The way he stood there facing the horse was something. Taken 4/12/2006.
Sleeping Baby. Taken 3/17/2006.
Just another cute calf picture. I can't resist. Taken 3/31/2006.
A dog, a cat and a calf. Quite the meeting of the minds. Momma was to busy eating to notice her baby was near these ferocious critters. Taken 3/15/2006.
Enjoying lunch. Taken 3/17/2006.
I found two more calves that weren't doing very well yesterday while feeding. So now I have three bums to take care of. Fun, fun. Taken 3/21/2006.
A curios calf approaching me trying to figure out what I am. Taken 3/17/2006.
A bunch of the heifers calves playing in the sunshine. I played with the photo a little and added an effect to it. It gave it an interesting texture. Taken 3/11/2006.
The two twins that I have pulled off their mommas to raise separately. They both are taking a bottle real well.
I pulled this twin calf off of his mother to give both babies a better chance. He thought the bottle I gave him later in the day was pretty great. Taken 3/15/2006.
A calf trying to wake up from his nap in the sun. Taken 3/3/2006.
Sleeping calf. They are always so cute I can't resist taking a picture. Taken 2/21/2006.
That warm sun feels so good shining on me. I think I will Take a nap. Taken 2/7/2006.
This calf doesn't seem to know what to make of the chicken going by. A lot of times the new mothers won't even let the chickens in the pen with thier babies. It's real funny to see a cow chase a chicken off. Taken 2/9/2006.
It might look warm out, but it was 5 below when this picture was taken. The calves were enjoying the sun against the white buildings. I'll have to admit, the strong sun felt good. Taken 2/17/2006.
The Heifers and their calves that are back to their home are using this rock formation for shelter from the nasty wind and cold weather nature is inflicting on us right now. This calf was loath to come out of the shelter of the rocks with his mom to feed. I can't blame him. Taken 2/16/2006.
Cute little fella. Taken 2/10/2006.
This calf is just under two hours old. His mom had cleaned him up and he's had his first meal. I love it when mom manages these things all on her own with no help from me. Taken 2/6/2006.
It didn't take long to get the first calf. Actually there was two but this is the only one I could get a good picture of. Taken 2/4/2006.
The calves coming into feed early in the morning. Taken 12/30/2005.
The clouds in the sky gave a interesting feel to this picture. Those are the calves you see at the bottom of the picture. Taken 12/27/2005.
This calf decided to check out whether this flake of hay was better than the one she was on earlier. Taken 11/28/2005.
My oldest daughters breeding beef project for FFA. She is a stubborn thing but is finally starting to gentle down. My daughter calls her Punky. Taken 12/23/2005.
Calves waiting for feed in near blizzard conditions. The snow was really building up on their faces, but they had to walk over a mile into the wind for feed. Taken 12/14/2005.
On Oct 24th all these calves were tagged with eartags like the Government wants for the Herd Identification System. Less than two months later you can see the calf in front has lost it's tag. How is this supposed to work if they are losing the tags this quick? Short answer, it isn't. Taken 12/4/2005.
Replacment heifers waiting for feed. You can see the bulls in the background wanting the same thing. Getting a lot of winter pretty early this year. Taken 11/28/2005.
It never fails, the calves get across the creek the day before and come morning when there is ice on it they are scared to cross it. They eventually made it across. Taken 11/18/2005.
I started feeding the calves today more so I could get them started on cake. The horses were not thrilled that they weren't getting any. Taken 11/15/2005.
Calves scattered out over the grass getting fat and sassy. Taken 11/02/2005.
The porcupines have really been working overtime this year. I will have to keep an eye out for them. Taken 10/24/2005.
Some of the calves after working them. They are going to be beautiful replacement heifers. Taken 10/22/2005.
The replacement heifers growing like weeds. It looks like they found the burdock plants. Taken 10/12/2005.
Replacment heifers. Taken 10/13/2005.
Feeding some hay to the freshly weaned calves after the snow. They sure figured out the feed wagon quick. Taken 10/05/2005.
Cute white face calf. Kind of has a "what, who me" expression. That's me in the white shirt and black hat in the background. Taken 9/30/2005.
The calves waiting to be loaded. Taken 09/30/2005.
We throw one of these gray claves accasionally. Buyers don't like them but we make them take them. Taken 9/30/2005.
I had to doctor a few calves for sickness and pull porcupine quills out of another. I have had to doctor more calves than I am used to and I don't like it. Taken 9/26/2005.
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The calves we kept as replacment heifers eating thier morning cake. Taken 12/9/2005.
This calf crawled in this tire to lay down during branding. He actually looked very disgusted. Taken 5/21/2005
A baby calf from the two year-old heifers trying to stay warm and dry. Taken 2/13/2005.
A calf watching us feed hay. Taken 4/1/2005.
A calf looking up at his mom on the feedground. Taken 4/1/2005.
The bums named Fred pulling thier ear-sucking routine. Usually the 4th one gets involved but she is camera shy. Taken 6/4/2005.
Bottle feeding a bum calf. Taken 4/3/2005.
The bums named Fred looking for thier bottle. A favorite past time for them. One of them was being camera shy. Taken 5/16/2005
The 4 bums named Fred picking thier way through the snow of a late April storm. Taken 4/20/2005
Bum calf that was having trouble getting on his feet. To keep him alive we bottled him while laying down. Unknown Date.
Our bum calves in some tall yellow weeds. For simplicity they were all named Fred. Taken 6/20/2005
The 4 bums named Fred on 7/3/2005.
One of the bums named Fred down in the cat tails. Taken 7/19/2005.

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