Bee~ Journal of then...

[Beekissed]

Think Shade may have nutritional scours, from the description I have read. Her first stool looked pretty normal, but today's looks normal in consistency, but are a creamy white in color. She is still active and bright-eyed but I will continue to observe her for changes that would mean dehydration. She doesn't appear to have diarrhea yet and no mucus or blood in her stool, so the recommended treatment is to just observe and keep her with mama.

I am wondering if she got enough colostrum, as Blossom had lost her keratin plugs and has been letting down milk for days now....literally dripping on the ground at times.

If it gets to look like diarrhea or she starts to act tired, I'll stop by the vets and see what he recommends.

 

[Aidenbaby]

Bee - She is just the cutest little thing. I wish I lived closer. I would take her off your hands in a heartbeat (providing I had the land).

 

[freemotion]

I'd just give yokes if you're gonna give eggs. Too many raw whites can upset B vitamin balance. Yolks have all the good stuff, anyways. Or give more yolks than whites. She is obviously catching up very quickly. How is your pasture holding out with all this munching? Has she been through the whole place yet?

 

[Beekissed]

I'm going to buy her an adjustable halter and teach her to lead beside her mama, so she will be docile and easy to work with when I start to separate her and mom.

Quail called first dibs, Aiden!!!

It will depend on how much weight she puts on before Nov. whether she is hay money or in a jar. If she will be hay money, I'll give you all a shout and we will auction her off!

 

[Blackbird]

Yes Bee, the stools will be quite loose and off colored at first, they will probaby get yellow, and eventually harden as much as cow stools can, and be normal colored. That is my expirience with newborn sheep and goats anyway.

Little Shadey Lady is completely adorable! You both must be quite proud!

Yes, if the baby only nurses on one nipple you'll have to continue to milk the rest out or else mastitis could set in or/and you could get an uneven udder that could possibly stay in future freshenings.

On the bright side, once theres no more colostrum you'll be able to keep the milk for your own use and sales!

I'm not sure about getting another calf for her.. I'm sure the one you have now will drink more in time. She might not even accept another calf, then you'd have to bottle feed or get rid of it. And you'll also have TWO calves screaming at weaning time instead of one.

Have you noticed if she passed her placenta?

 

[Blackbird]

Can you milk some into a jar? If its colostrum it will be yellow, sticky, and of thicker consistancy. Typically colostrum will be 'replaced' by normal milk in about three days after birth.
I would think she'd still have enough even if she was leaking some before birth, but don't take my word for it.

 

[Farmfresh]

Boy Blossom sure is looking MUCH better. Great work Bee.

Shade is just as cute as a button.

With a mama that produces as much milk as a Jersey she will probably get big FAST!

Great pics ... we'll be watching for more.

 

[Dace]

Congrats Bee! What a sweet little thing you have there!!
They are both beautiful

 

[punkin]

Shade is beautiful. In the last picture, she has a little mischevious look about her. Like she's just waiting for you to turn your back so she can go play with the dogs again.

Blossom looks really good, too. Quite content to be at her new home.

 

[justusnak]

Bee...she is beautifull!! Man oh Man...I am so jealous! I like Shade for a name....it fits her. But...how ya gonna eat a named cow?? :/ Guess we are gonna have to fight for the right to own her....bring on the auction!!