Granny's gone and done it again

[BigBlueHen53]

Hello, and goodbye grannyland <3

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/the-end-of-an-era.1506707/

I'll miss you, Trains! I wish you success in all your future endeavors! Wherever you go in this world, remember you are loved!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I don't think I ever heard cattle scream like that before.

Did they separate the calves from the cows? The cows will cry for a while after that, partly from missing their babies and partly because their udders are painful from being full of milk.

 

[twisted-acres-farm]

I agree with you h2oratt. We hear that mournful cow call every time a calf is weaned or....when lady cow is looking for a boy cow to party hearty with.

I once asked a neighbor if he could give us a heads up when he is contemplating weaning calves so we can be 'away' that weekend.

He just laughed and said that is what he did, pull the calves and left for the weekend.

NICE thing about Yaks when weaning you get basically grunts and that's it.

 

[cherrynberry]

Did they separate the calves from the cows? The cows will cry for a while after that, partly from missing their babies and partly because their udders are painful from being full of milk.

I don't know, but I do remember seeing lots of calves a few months ago. Some of them still have babies. That's probably it though.

Out of context, but whenever I see the cows in my neighborhood, I want one. They are so cute, big, and gentle at the same time! They all seem so slow to anger and calm too...well, that is, until you touch their babies...

 

[sweaterthebroodyrooster]

I don't think I ever heard cattle scream like that before.

I work on a very small dairy farm and the mother cows will get pretty vocal as the we start to separate the calfs. They don’t get that bad though.

 

[cherrynberry]

I work on a very small dairy farm and the mother cows will get pretty vocal as the we start to separate the calfs. They don’t get that bad though.

Maybe she is just a little more vocal than usual. My dad thought it was a he at first...

 

[cherrynberry]

I work on a very small dairy farm and the mother cows will get pretty vocal as the we start to separate the calfs. They don’t get that bad though.

When are calves usually weaned?

 

[twisted-acres-farm]

It definitely will. Hawks are nasty. We can't even shoot them where we live

the 3 S's , shoot , shovel and shut up about it.

Thankfully in ND if the animal is killing your livestock you can kill it.

 

[twisted-acres-farm]

Thank you Twist! She has quieted down. I do believe she is missing her calf, since I think I saw a few babies when I moved here.

No Problem , just remember its worth what you paid for it.

 

[twisted-acres-farm]

Did they separate the calves from the cows? The cows will cry for a while after that, partly from missing their babies and partly because their udders are painful from being full of milk.

especially if the owner weaned early.