This past December my new milk cow Lassie gave birth to her highly anticipated 3rd calf. Fortunately, I was able to be there to catch the live calving on video seen below.
Lassie’s due date (based on 278 day gestation for a Jersey) was December 2nd, and she ended up calving on the 7th. As soon as she was a day or two over her “due date” I assumed she was carrying a bull calf, and was proven right. My Moocall calving sensor gave me a notification when she had high levels of activity, to ensure that I didn’t miss the big event.
Thanks to all of my preparations while dry to prevent milk fever, I am happy to report that we didn’t have any issues. This whole experience truly was as good as it could have possibly gotten for my first calving. I largely have her health and high level of care before arriving here, and my continuation of that during the dry period to thank for that.
My love and deep appreciation for Lassie has continued to grow as she has filled my milk bucket every single day all while raising a strong and healthy calf.
