Calf Baths and Marathons

The new calf is still running all over the field with his mom in hot pursuit.

Luckily, I was able to catch him at a slower moment at lunch.

He allowed me to get a quick shot of his handsome self and then he started running around the field again.

Here is Garrett, the "in your face" calf:

Here is Garrett, the Marathon Calf:

He has a really good pair of sneakers!

When he finally collapsed for a quick nap, his aunts came over to participate in one big cow bath.

This one was a triangle of love.

Everyone gives everyone else a regular daily bathing here. If I stand in one place too long I also get one from them. Its just part of being a member of this unusual herd.

Are your cows bathing queens?
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Presents in the Field

A cold, windy, blistery day.   Its the end of April and Christmas has begun in the field.

Today I found a huge bull calf zooming around the field.  I couldn't get a decent photo of him because he was going so fast and his mom, Gwen, was chasing him the entire time.

He stood still for 1 milisecond.  He is one big solid calf with 2 teardrop ring eyes, speed and flexibility.

Then he ran over to meet his grandmother, Google. 

Here are the 3 generations in the field:

After running around for 45 minutes he collapsed in a heap.

Now was the time to tag, band and weigh the brute.  109 pounds. He was probably 112 when born and ran the other 3 pounds off!

A few other herd mates dropped by to see what all the fuss was about.

Then he fell asleep on his moms leg while she grabbed some supper at the hay rack.

He is sleeping amongst the herd tonight.

The youngest and smallest member.  And the most exhausted.

I need some good "G" names for this boy.

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