Seniorita Margarita's new calf has finally arrived! A healthy bull calf. This was definitely one for the books. This was the first time i have been around a momma cow when she calved. It was a once in a lifetime experience for sure! We are all just thankful and happy that everything went smoothly. It is always neat to see a calf experience things for the first time. From trying to find the milk to testing out their new legs!

Trying out his new "land" legs!

Still couldn't quite find the milk at this point. 

"Honey my water just broke and the baby is coming!" Oh how I wish our momma cows could speak! So they could tell us "Yes the baby is coming right now!" or "I'm in labor y'all better stick around!" or even "I think there is something wrong so come help me!". Although that is not the case, I can usually tell when a cow is getting ready to calve. Longhorns typically seclude themselves from the herd and find a nesting place of sorts. Their udders look full and ready to produce for this new life they are about to bring into the world. They also seem to be more protective than ever towards anyone and anything. Not in an aggressive matter per say. But more in a "leave me alone" kind of way. Seniorita Margarita, pleased to meet ya, is in this predicament as we speak. Impatiently awaiting her newborn.

Good morning December! It never fails that our momma cows choose to have their calves at the most inconvenient times. It's either going to be when we are not home or it's freezing cold and wet outside. Maybeline blessed us with her first calf this year on such an occasion. Her last calf was in late December of last year so she is right on time. Typically if everything goes right, you can expect a calf from your cow every year. Usually our Longhorns have their calves 10-12 months apart. Rarely do we see a calf before or after that time span.

Maybeline and her new heifer