In April this year, we took delivery of the first two cows who have become the start of our Dexter herd here at 'Near River', and as regular readers know, last week I was away from the farm on a bit of a road trip.
Both girls have been carrying a calf since they arrived, so when do you think our first calf was born?
Yep, that's right, when I wasn't there. But that's no panic, as Dexters are re-known for many positive attributes, one being easy birthing. And further details about Dexters can be found in my earlier post Sustainable Cattle Called Dexter.
Called Dixie, our latest arrival is settling in very well, and although we first thought her to be a heifer, it now looks as though she'll be a steer! And we're looking forward to her sibling entering the world any day now too.
I think we might have to look into changing her name though - can't have him ending up with a complex like Johnny Cash's 'A Boy Named Sue'!
image credit organic maven
Ha ha! - I posted last night but that doesn't seem to be here. India will be excited to see the picture of tha calf and we'll see you at the new animals on the 25th! Fi
Posted by: Fi | August 21, 2008 at 16:54
Well you know we'd love to see you anytime. If you wait a month or so, the other calf will be here, and a handful of chicks as well, if all goes according to plan.
As for the name, looks as though Dixon is the preferred option.
And given that he'll probably end up on our plates in 18 mnonths or so, naming him after Dad is not really apt!
Will save that name for our bull, and given Dad's nature, feel that's more appropriate.
Posted by: Andrew the Organic Maven | August 21, 2008 at 10:15
So we'll definitely have to visit now.
How about "chic" as in dixie chicks and charles.
Or Beau or Duke!!! Yee hah...
Posted by: Casm | August 20, 2008 at 20:15