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Topic: New Baby........Maybe Today
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Abbie22057
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posted January 30, 2004 06:51 AM
I know this is supposed to be about horses......couldn't resist posting this though. My cow Lily is due any day now. She got "caught" early so she's due now, we usually have our cows calve in April-May, but Lily is that sort of cow, if you know what I mean. She's a pet, and I've been waiting for this baby for what seems like forever...she's been inside for the last week because it's way too cold outside (16 F) for a new baby. She had twins last year. This is her 4th time calving so I'm not worried about trouble, but it's so exciting that we're going to have a new little one around. Calving season is my favorite time of year. My other heifer, Shannon, is due April 8. It will be her first baby, so I am anticipating trouble. (Out of about 10 first timers, we've had to pull 8 of them, lost 4 of the calves and one cow.) Lily's first baby was backwards. Sorry this is cows, not horses, but I won't be able to breed Abbie for a couple more years, so I have to settle for calves.
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Cherish--24 yr Arabian mare
Abbie-- 2 yr Appaloosa filly
Shelby-- 3 yr Boxer female
Shannon--3 yr Shorthorn heifer
Martin-yearling ChiMaine steer
Posts: 371 | From: GR, Michigan | Registered: Dec 2003
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Dawn
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posted January 30, 2004 08:34 AM
I don't know what's up with me today. I know I didn't get enough sleep last night, but sheesh. I read your post, and somehow got it in my mind that you had the cow inside your house . I was sitting here like, she must really love that cow.
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Heard in the midst of a handwriting exam ~ "And to think, we could've been bio-chem majors."
Posts: 6885 | From: Tennessee | Registered: Nov 2002
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AnnaBelle02
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posted January 30, 2004 08:44 AM
Congradulations! I too know how special it can be for a "pet" cow to be calving. Best of luck!
Posts: 745 | From: Ontario, Canada | Registered: Nov 2003
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horse_crazy
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posted January 30, 2004 11:16 AM
Good luck with your cow! I hope everyhting goes well!!!
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Mares:
Honey-buckskin(in-foal to a smutty buckskin stallion)
BG-palomino/dunalino(foaled a beautiful filly)
Dibby-dun(in-foal to a palomino stallion)
Star Bucks-buttermilk buckskin(not bred, we may just use her as a riding horse)
Fillies:
Lizzy-grulla(will be used as a broodmare in the future, due to an injury as a weanling...we are unsure if she will be riding sound, although she might be, as her injury has healed so well...you can't even tell)
Sheba-black(hopefully will be shown in Halter classes starting this year)
Blue-blue roan(we aren't too sure what we are going to do with this filly yet....but she is a cutie)
Geldings:
Poco-sorrel/overo*Paint*(Awesome riding horse!)
Brandy-*FOR SALE*(Nice 2 yr old, going into training soon, price will go up, feel free to ask me about him..if you are interested)
Foals:
Tinker Bell- Red dun filly. Nice short neck, long legs, beautiful eyes..absolutely beautiful. Very people friendly.
Other 2 foals are expecting between May and June.
Posts: 853 | From: Wisconsin | Registered: Jun 2003
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Abbie22057
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posted February 02, 2004 07:59 AM
Thanks, still waiting on her though. Should be anytime now.... ![[Applaud]](graemlins/applaud.gif)
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Cherish--24 yr Arabian mare
Abbie-- 2 yr Appaloosa filly
Shelby-- 3 yr Boxer female
Shannon--3 yr Shorthorn heifer
Martin-yearling ChiMaine steer
Posts: 371 | From: GR, Michigan | Registered: Dec 2003
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babs
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posted February 02, 2004 10:28 AM
oooooh! I am all excited! Let me know! Let me know! Get a pic. I lurve cows too!
Can we name it?
Posts: 1242 | From: Belfast Northern Ireland | Registered: Jan 2004
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crazi4horses
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posted February 02, 2004 10:40 AM
aww...thats awesome...congrats!
do you kno if shes gonna have twins this time? def get lots n lots of pics!
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*Lil Bit~O~Honey*
*Honey's finally home!*
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=6&uid=1892570&
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Onyx~*1960~2003*~
*Onyx, you taught me almost everything i know about riding and im SO glad i did learn on you. I will always love you and miss you little girl!
Posts: 2836 | From: New Hampshire | Registered: Sep 2003
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horse_crazy
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posted February 02, 2004 11:41 AM
Abbie22057: How is your cow coming along?
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Mares:
Honey-buckskin(in-foal to a smutty buckskin stallion)
BG-palomino/dunalino(foaled a beautiful filly)
Dibby-dun(in-foal to a palomino stallion)
Star Bucks-buttermilk buckskin(not bred, we may just use her as a riding horse)
Fillies:
Lizzy-grulla(will be used as a broodmare in the future, due to an injury as a weanling...we are unsure if she will be riding sound, although she might be, as her injury has healed so well...you can't even tell)
Sheba-black(hopefully will be shown in Halter classes starting this year)
Blue-blue roan(we aren't too sure what we are going to do with this filly yet....but she is a cutie)
Geldings:
Poco-sorrel/overo*Paint*(Awesome riding horse!)
Brandy-*FOR SALE*(Nice 2 yr old, going into training soon, price will go up, feel free to ask me about him..if you are interested)
Foals:
Tinker Bell- Red dun filly. Nice short neck, long legs, beautiful eyes..absolutely beautiful. Very people friendly.
Other 2 foals are expecting between May and June.
Posts: 853 | From: Wisconsin | Registered: Jun 2003
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Abbie22057
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posted February 02, 2004 01:40 PM
Have to go check on her pretty soon, don't know anything yet. The vet preg-checked her and didn't say anything about twins. All he said was,"Man, there's hooves already!" That's how we knew she was early. I don't know how to get pictures up here, but if any body can tell me how, I would be glad to. Dawn, to tell you the truth, I don't think Lily could fit in the house even if my mom would allow it. She's big for a cow, about 1600 lbs. She's a Holstein Hereford cross.....red and white patches with a white face. She has a HUGE belly, guesstimate about4-5 ft wide.
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Cherish--24 yr Arabian mare
Abbie-- 2 yr Appaloosa filly
Shelby-- 3 yr Boxer female
Shannon--3 yr Shorthorn heifer
Martin-yearling ChiMaine steer
Posts: 371 | From: GR, Michigan | Registered: Dec 2003
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Abbie22057
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posted February 02, 2004 02:44 PM
IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice, big, healthy heifer calf, although still wet. Any name suggestions? She's blood bay color, with a white face and legs, and a splash of white up one hind leg. I think she was born maybe an hour ago, she was already standing up when I saw her. I'm going to go take some pictures.
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Cherish--24 yr Arabian mare
Abbie-- 2 yr Appaloosa filly
Shelby-- 3 yr Boxer female
Shannon--3 yr Shorthorn heifer
Martin-yearling ChiMaine steer
Posts: 371 | From: GR, Michigan | Registered: Dec 2003
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babs
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posted February 06, 2004 03:37 PM
congratulations!
What about calling her Awesome!
or Poppy or
Brandine orDelilah or Faith
i give up - i'm useless ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
pics asap please ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Posts: 1242 | From: Belfast Northern Ireland | Registered: Jan 2004
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Cyn
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posted February 06, 2004 03:48 PM
Congratulations I have always wanted a cow named Clairabel. I saw a cartoon of Clairabel
the cow when I was a kid. I will never forget that name>
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*Cyndy*
Counting the days Til Sugar foals...DUE APRIL 29.
Posts: 1021 | From: Central, Ca | Registered: Dec 2003
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horse_crazy
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posted February 06, 2004 04:36 PM
Congratulations on your new calf! I'm glad everything went good! ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Mares:
Honey-buckskin(in-foal to a smutty buckskin stallion)
BG-palomino/dunalino(foaled a beautiful filly)
Dibby-dun(in-foal to a palomino stallion)
Star Bucks-buttermilk buckskin(not bred, we may just use her as a riding horse)
Fillies:
Lizzy-grulla(will be used as a broodmare in the future, due to an injury as a weanling...we are unsure if she will be riding sound, although she might be, as her injury has healed so well...you can't even tell)
Sheba-black(hopefully will be shown in Halter classes starting this year)
Blue-blue roan(we aren't too sure what we are going to do with this filly yet....but she is a cutie)
Geldings:
Poco-sorrel/overo*Paint*(Awesome riding horse!)
Brandy-*FOR SALE*(Nice 2 yr old, going into training soon, price will go up, feel free to ask me about him..if you are interested)
Foals:
Tinker Bell- Red dun filly. Nice short neck, long legs, beautiful eyes..absolutely beautiful. Very people friendly.
Other 2 foals are expecting between May and June.
Posts: 853 | From: Wisconsin | Registered: Jun 2003
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Abbie22057
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posted February 08, 2004 02:52 PM
She's almost a week old now and doing great. I like the name Faith, but it doesn't seem to fit her. I've been calling her Splash, not the most original of names, I know, but it seems to fit her.
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Cherish--24 yr Arabian mare
Abbie-- 2 yr Appaloosa filly
Shelby-- 3 yr Boxer female
Shannon--3 yr Shorthorn heifer
Martin-yearling ChiMaine steer
Posts: 371 | From: GR, Michigan | Registered: Dec 2003
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Twitch
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posted February 18, 2004 02:19 PM
OK im late... Has it happened??? Huh? I am dying to know. I really reall really really need to kow are you going to have pics?
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Georgie Porgie- You always made me feel better when I was sad.
Fritz- I might not have paid so much attention to you after we got George but I love you and George got jealous.
Kodi Bear- My fluffy little keshound, I love you with all my heart.
Posts: 313 | From: Missouri | Registered: Feb 2004
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Super_Trooper
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posted February 18, 2004 02:52 PM
Congrats! I love baby things.
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True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway!
Posts: 2411 | From: BC Canada | Registered: Jan 2004
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Abbie22057
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posted February 18, 2004 03:21 PM
I don't have a digital camera or a scanner, so I'm going to have to develop my pictures and get a CD. It's probably going to be a while, but I'll see what I can do.
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Cherish--24 yr Arabian mare
Abbie-- 2 yr Appaloosa filly
Shelby-- 3 yr Boxer female
Shannon--3 yr Shorthorn heifer
Martin-yearling ChiMaine steer
Posts: 371 | From: GR, Michigan | Registered: Dec 2003
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Abbie22057
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posted April 08, 2004 05:57 AM
Got a picture...two months later, lol. But here she is, newborn and still wet. 
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Cherish--24 yr Arabian mare
Abbie-- 2 yr Appaloosa filly
Shelby-- 3 yr Boxer female
Shannon--3 yr Shorthorn heifer
Martin-yearling ChiMaine steer
Posts: 371 | From: GR, Michigan | Registered: Dec 2003
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HorseCrazy1981
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posted April 08, 2004 06:21 AM
So beautiful... I want a baby cow, calf, whatever, lol.
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I love my babies!!
Beauty--Heinz 57 mare
Prince--TB gelding
Black--Arab/TW mare
Buffy--Belgian mare
Angel--Arabian mare
Desiree--Arabian mare
Eventually I have to get up off my lazy butt and do something.
Posts: 908 | From: Mississippi | Registered: Feb 2004
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