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Had plans to get lots of stuff done today - wife going away for the day with junior. Cows had other plans - went out to one calving this morning - overly large calf coming with one leg back. Pulled it but the calf died anyway. Can't complain as it's the first cow's calve lost and we do have a twin to put onto her.
Went to check some cows that calved last week. Cows and calves in the trees - just like yesterday.

Wait a minute that one was there yesterday :?

Oops!!

A perfect headstock - how come there's never one of those around when you really need to apprehend a cow out in the field?

Plan A - A chain, a tractor but not enough pull to widen the gap :( I didn't really fancy the tree coming down on my cab anyway.

Plan B - Safety first - the cow has her chin guard in place.

Unfortunately the saw needed sharpening so while I was grinding away taking a nick out and debating whether to persevere or go home and sharpen the saw the cow decided she didn't trust my lumberjacking skills and managed to squeeze her head out.

A hungry thirsty cow!!

Oh well, look on the bright side - number 6+7 for today calving just now. Only about 45 left to go so that means I'll be finished in a week at this rate right? :???: :wink: ....if only!
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