Sunday, November 15, 2009

Some new arrivals


The calves that didn't arrive when we were at home in September have been arriving since.  There is only one cow still to calve - although she may have in the last few days.  The result is slightly disappointing - 9 live births and two dead.

This is one cute little guy.  Actually I don't know he's a guy, but I'm assuming.  For a Belted Galloway he's got a bit of a problem.  He has the most broken belt (non-continuous) I've ever seen.  On the other side he has the black - white - black pattern, but on this side he looks like a fluffy Angus (well perhaps not).


I love this photo.  Is this an attentive Mum - or what?  I'm also pretty pleased with the pasture in paddock 20!  When I was home it was looking a bit sad.  I paddock harrowed it - which breaks up the cow manure and tickles things up.  The response in just a couple of weeks is pretty good.  I'm very much looking forward to being back at Moora and managing the pastures much more actively than I can from Jakarta.


And here are 5 of the calves all in one spot.  Looking very well - even if I say so myself.

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