Better late than never so they say, Doreen decided to have her calves on Sunday, the furthest area away from the farm as possible (just as awkward as Doreen in the tea room)
She started about 6 in the morning and the first calf poked his head out about 2.30 in the afternoon, then the second one - yes TWINS - appeared by 3 o'clock.
Approximately 7% of cows have twins, these two were 1 male and 1 female, unfortunately it is rare to be able to breed from a female if it's twin to a boy, these are called 'free martins'
Our latest addition of four Highland calves have been a great attraction, especially for those visitors who witnessed me being dragged around the yard by this hairy little monster, determined to get a bottle of milk down it, eventually I gave up after being drenched by the flying bottle, however after a few days of coaxing and swearing, our little friends enjoy their bottles.
Please note that I have borrowed the pictures of the calves as I have not mastered our new camera as yet.
Hope to see you soon.
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