Monday afternoon our cow Pixie delivered a cute little dun colored heifer calf! She had her during the sunny part of the day, down by the pond. We've been expecting her to deliver, but as obstinate as she is, we were not able to get her into the barnyard prior to the delivery. In fact, we weren't able to get her into the barnyard AFTER the delivery, either! I think we've determined the next COW we'll be selling!
The calf was just a few hours old when I saw her out in the pasture. I popped right on out to take some photos. She had already been standing and nursing, so things were going well.
We're glad that Pixie delivered her baby shortly after Pixie Dust delivered her calf (Manetta's Valentine). Now the two will be good friends and playmates.
Speaking of little Manetta, here she is with her mama, Pixie Dust. They were down by the pond when I went to check on the new baby. Enjoying the sunshine!
Precious little calves! Thank you for the wonderful photos. Spring is wonderful, isn't it?!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | March 23, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Sweet!
Posted by: Danielle | March 21, 2012 at 03:53 PM
I am SO confused! I thought I knew the names of the cows pretty well, but now I am baffled! Who cares??! Cute calves! Yay!
Posted by: Shala Carter | March 16, 2012 at 11:33 AM
Congratulations on the latest addition :)
Liz
Posted by: Liz | March 15, 2012 at 05:27 PM
I so miss living on a farm at this time of the year when these wee ones start popping into our world. Enjoy!
Posted by: DottienTX | March 15, 2012 at 07:46 AM
They are just so cute, I couldn't raise them and let them go!
Posted by: Sherri D. | March 15, 2012 at 07:20 AM
My beloved Grandfather raised White-Faced Herefords. I miss seeing the calving this time of year. He had 5 granddaughters and every year, we'd each get a calf and when it was sold, we'd get the money to put in our college fund.
Posted by: Sue W | March 15, 2012 at 05:11 AM
YAY! Way to go, Pixie! We love heifers. :D Since you have a Dixie and a Pixie, I think this one should be Trixie! :D
Posted by: Janet Sisk | March 15, 2012 at 04:31 AM
Awwww how tweet!!!!!
Posted by: ScrappyKsue | March 14, 2012 at 06:42 PM
Gosh it seems like yesterday that Pixie and Pixie Dust were wee ones! Boy how times flies! The little gal is so cute!
Posted by: VivLyn | March 14, 2012 at 05:16 PM
I LOVE her. Please send me the new baby as soon as she's ready to travel. Mmmkay? Thanks. ;)
Posted by: MicheleP | March 14, 2012 at 03:49 PM
Too cute. But I didn't think that female cows had horns? Or is that just some Texas thing? HeHe! Enjoy your babies. Robin
Posted by: Robin Barwacz | March 14, 2012 at 03:40 PM
So sweet! I guess most moms-to-be can be pretty stubborn. Glad all went well. Hugs to all.
Posted by: Troy Louise | March 14, 2012 at 03:23 PM
Manetta is the sweetest calf! I am sure she will be a good fru=iend to the newest addition. Hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | March 14, 2012 at 02:53 PM
Congratulations! The situation with the cow is probably a good idea. Rigging a drag to keep her in the pasture is a good way to loose a couple hundred feet of fence if it isn't bomb proof! Nice looking calf too. Naturally hornless? Got snow? We do and it's getting old....Love Dad
Posted by: D K Wight | March 14, 2012 at 02:15 PM
Awww, love them sweet baby faces!
Posted by: Dee in NH | March 14, 2012 at 02:10 PM
Ohh Anna, they are SOOoooo cute, I could just eat them up ! Ooops, that doesn't sound very good does it? I especially love their huge, wet noses ~ so kissable! Geesh between baby cows and baby chicks, you must be in Heaven :)
Posted by: Robb_eeie | March 14, 2012 at 02:05 PM
Congrats! We purchased some dexters last summer & are looking forward to new arrivals in April! This is all new to me, so very exciting!
Posted by: Penny G | March 14, 2012 at 01:49 PM