Dixie still wasn't showing real good signs of calving this morning, so we put her out in the pasture with all the other expecting cows thinking it was going to be another day or so. She spent the day eating grass and napping in the sunshine (things she does every day).
Wouldn't you know it, this afternoon she finally let us know that she was getting serious about delivering. So, we separated her from the other cows again. She's got part of the barn to herself with a nice bed of fresh straw, and an entire barn yard that she only has to share with the chickens as they wander around the farm during the day.
Alan and I went out to the barn tonight at 10:45 to lock up the chickens and check on Dixie. She's got good signs that she'll be calving soon! Finally! Maybe by morning we'll have a new calf on the farm!
Cross your fingers (and TOES) that it's a girl! Alan's been having talks with all the cows letting them know that it would be BEST if they all had little heifers. Let's see if Dixie listened..... stay tuned! I'm charging up the camera batteries!
Oh, and the goat names are still pending ... thanks for all of your wonderful suggestions! They're being added to the list, and we'll make a decision soon! We've GOT to! We've got a lot of critters making entrance at the farm this month!
YEAH!!! Can't wait to see the new baby! Sending "little heifer" vibes your way! LOL
Posted by: Karrie Baker | April 06, 2008 at 09:21 AM
HA!! this cracks me up. I just came inside from checking on my soon to be momma's we have 4 mini donkeys that are due soon and two that really look like they are getting pretty close. I spoke with each one of them seperately and told them that I have had enough boys... that is all we have had since we started this "business". And that it would best for all of us if they were to have girls only this round. When you wait a year for these things I would like to have one I can keep this year!
Will check in again later to see if Dixie has delivered!
Posted by: Michelle Oatman | April 06, 2008 at 08:42 AM
Spring is such a special time. Can't wait to see your new calves!! The pigmy goats are cute (my brother-in-law had some) but they can be noisy and demanding.Enjoy! Ann
Posted by: Ann Lind | April 05, 2008 at 11:49 PM
I'm wondering if either of you are sleeping tonight, with Dixie about to calve!!! I'm sure I would be so anxious, I'd probably just sleep in the barn! LOL I hope all goes well for her, and I'll surely hope for a baby girl!
I can't wait to see pictures, I know the baby will be precious! I just love baby calves! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | April 05, 2008 at 11:16 PM