- Sep 4, 2007
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So I lied I guess, I have calf #2 this year! My dad gave her to me, she must have gotten stepped on by one of the cows and injured her hip, one rear leg wants to fold under her and makes it difficult to stand or walk. Dad told me if I wanted to mess w/ it he'd give her to me, and if I could get her to where she could nurse he'd let me borrow the cow until she's weaned. So I took her to the vet this morning to see what the damage is, it's not broken, just badly bruised I guess, they said to keep her on the bottle (I guess they're afraid she'd get stepped on again w/ the mom) and keep her inside (the barn) in heavy bedding. Let her stand when she eats, and put her foot in the proper place (it wants to knuckle over), but no physical therapy or making her move. So I have a bottle baby again! And I'm loving it! She's already doing a ton better then last night, she's able to stand (needs help getting up) and tries to walk around. And she's got such unique markings, looks like she's wearing a black mask, anyway, here are some pics!
(this one's from last night)
(and one from today)
She's going to fit right in w/ my other heifer!
(this one's from last night)
(and one from today)
She's going to fit right in w/ my other heifer!