Roll call!

[Welshcookie 17]

[aussiewench 9]

She may have a life.

Shhhh.....everyone will want one.....

A life??? You mean there IS such a thing? I want one!!!!

[Sharon 1]

Awwww you guys are too much! It's so nice to know I've been missed.

And yes actually I've been busy with the cows...and merging (havent done it again yet, I'm too freakin scared), doing a lot of painting in the house and yes Dean...doing some laundry too.

Since yesterday my main focus has been a new-born calf that I saved from the brink of death when I found her half-dead in the field behind the barn. It was due to my noticing about 6 or 7 vultures circling overhead and when I attempted to see just what it was they were after, my eyes spotted her down where 3 more vultures were surrounding her just waiting for the inevitable. It seems her Mama had TWINS and this smaller calf was left behind and rejected. I carried this 50 lb. little darling all the way from the field to the house about a 1/4 mile because hubby had taken my van yesterday of all days when his truck wouldnt start in the morning. She was shivering terribly, completely caked in mud, it was even in her mouth, poor soul, I

wasn't sure if she'd make it but I was sure gonna give it one helluva try. I gotta tell ya...it's the very first time I can say that I had a calf in my kitchen! Long story short, she's absolutely fine now. I cleaned her up. warmed her up and got some warm milk in her belly (the milk in a rubber glove thing REALLY does work!) and the vet came and checked her and gave her some meds and a shot to prevent infection and told me I'd probably saved her life (Yay me! ). But NOW I have to KEEP her alive hahaha. I don't mind of course, just a bit of work and omg she's the most adorable thing I have ever had the pleasure to care for. She's in the barn now where she (And I) is more comfortable haha and not taking her first steps in my kitchen anymore....lol.

I took this pic when I first brought her into the house yesterday morning just before I started cleaning her up. I honestly doubted that she was going to live

This was taken about 3 hours later after she'd been cleaned and dried and fed. First time I'd ever had a calf taking it's first steps in my kitchen! hehehe

And this was taken in the barn about 2 hours ago when she had her last feeding for the evening.

Okies! That's it in a nutshell! So I guess maybe I do have a life after all hehe...it's about time, no?

I WILL be around tho so don't talk about me cuz I

ll know!

[Marilyn. 340]

awww, the calf is soo cute

[Peggy 1]

Wow. Thats a great story Sharon.

You did good to get her to your house. Your a strong girl

What a cute little calf

[ChristinaM 0]

AWWWW!!

That's fantastic, Sharon!! And that calf is a cutie

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Great Job, Sharon!

[MarieAnastasia 0]

You are too frickin' sweet, Sharon!!!!!!!! What a difference in the before and after picture of the calf. So what did you name her??? How about Canuck? or Candy?

Hey people, let's have a name that calf contest. Should we start a new thread? She is one lucky little calf, Sharon............God love ya (as we say in good old Newfoundland ).....................{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[RaspberrySwirl 20]

Awwww you guys are too much! It's so nice to know I've been missed.

And yes actually I've been busy with the cows...and merging (havent done it again yet, I'm too freakin scared), doing a lot of painting in the house and yes Dean...doing some laundry too.

Since yesterday my main focus has been a new-born calf that I saved from the brink of death when I found her half-dead in the field behind the barn. It was due to my noticing about 6 or 7 vultures circling overhead and when I attempted to see just what it was they were after, my eyes spotted her down where 3 more vultures were surrounding her just waiting for the inevitable. It seems her Mama had TWINS and this smaller calf was left behind and rejected. I carried this 50 lb. little darling all the way from the field to the house about a 1/4 mile because hubby had taken my van yesterday of all days when his truck wouldnt start in the morning. She was shivering terribly, completely caked in mud, it was even in her mouth, poor soul, I

wasn't sure if she'd make it but I was sure gonna give it one helluva try. I gotta tell ya...it's the very first time I can say that I had a calf in my kitchen! Long story short, she's absolutely fine now. I cleaned her up. warmed her up and got some warm milk in her belly (the milk in a rubber glove thing REALLY does work!) and the vet came and checked her and gave her some meds and a shot to prevent infection and told me I'd probably saved her life (Yay me! ). But NOW I have to KEEP her alive hahaha. I don't mind of course, just a bit of work and omg she's the most adorable thing I have ever had the pleasure to care for. She's in the barn now where she (And I) is more comfortable haha and not taking her first steps in my kitchen anymore....lol.

I took this pic when I first brought her into the house yesterday morning just before I started cleaning her up. I honestly doubted that she was going to live

This was taken about 3 hours later after she'd been cleaned and dried and fed. First time I'd ever had a calf taking it's first steps in my kitchen! hehehe

And this was taken in the barn about 2 hours ago when she had her last feeding for the evening.

Okies! That's it in a nutshell! So I guess maybe I do have a life after all hehe...it's about time, no?

I WILL be around tho so don't talk about me cuz I

ll know!

What a wonderful thing to do! Thank you for sharing. That made me feel all warm inside and stuff. (Did that sound weird? )

Anyhow, good to hear from ya, Sharon.

[AnaAndDaniel 0]

yaayyy Sharon!

name for the wee animal? ummm 'Laundry'!!

Daniel

:energetic:

Edited February 26, 2006 by AnaAndDaniel

[aussiewench 9]

awwwwwwwwww how absolutely adorable that lil calf is. Yayyyyyyyy Sharon, you did great girl That story brought tears to my eyes....

You do have to name it now.......that lil calf is always gonna be special

Good to hear from ya too cause have been wondering where you were.

Lorelle

[Welshcookie 17]

Those pics are too sweet!!!!.........you are wonderful....

[Melo 1]

Sharon how wonderful of you!!!

[MaryandMian 1]

Awww Sharon that is such a blessing. That little calf now is going to always be special in your heart. God bless you and I bet she tags behind you all the time now that your her angel mom. Take care and keep us posted since I am sure she will have a cute little name soon.

Mary

[ladybird216 2]

You did a great job Sharon Thanks for sharing the story and pics...made me go AWWWWWWW big time!!!!!

Jen