tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post4848235929249148994..comments2023-09-25T09:13:30.994-06:00Comments on Bag Lady's Blather: Meanwhile, Back at the Ranchthe Bag Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-38244789333241515362009-05-18T06:05:00.000-06:002009-05-18T06:05:00.000-06:00Thanks, Crabby! I think Uncle was pretty stressed ...Thanks, Crabby! I think Uncle was pretty stressed about the situation, but he was on time so it was all good!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-117779567726811022009-05-18T05:27:00.000-06:002009-05-18T05:27:00.000-06:00Never thought "a quick lesson in cow parturition" ...Never thought "a quick lesson in cow parturition" could be so fascinating!<br /><br />Glad things worked out, and I agree with Hilary, it's amazing the way you take all this in stride!Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-91697662496986986112009-05-16T07:35:00.000-06:002009-05-16T07:35:00.000-06:00Sagan - not, perhaps, as exciting as touring Cambo...Sagan - not, perhaps, as exciting as touring Cambodia..... okay, nowhere near that exciting! :)the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-45023308672308708662009-05-16T07:20:00.000-06:002009-05-16T07:20:00.000-06:00Awww cute. You're saving little critters left righ...Awww cute. You're saving little critters left right and center! Sounds like quite a lot of excitement.Saganhttp://livinghealthyintherealworld.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-75382463980368762992009-05-16T06:05:00.000-06:002009-05-16T06:05:00.000-06:00Dawn - so glad you got to read this! I knew you, e...Dawn - so glad you got to read this! I knew you, especially, would understand!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-88536519567579027382009-05-15T23:07:00.000-06:002009-05-15T23:07:00.000-06:00Thank goodness you did your early morning check. ...Thank goodness you did your early morning check. And how you manage to take photos too I just don't know. It's a very worrying situation but you coped beautifully.<br /><br />And yes, we have similar equipment in NZ!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643174590692205316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-58388153692204194382009-05-15T16:42:00.000-06:002009-05-15T16:42:00.000-06:00Conny - full disclosure - I almost forgot to take ...Conny - full disclosure - I almost forgot to take a picture - was half way to the house when I thought of it, so ran back. Hubby thought I was nuts! <br />And I am very thankful that he was home, because I don't know if I could have even gotten the cow to the barn by myself. And I know for a fact I couldn't have pulled that calf - it was difficult for HIM, and he's done it lots!<br />I've done it by myself once, but it was many years ago and I was in much better physical shape. And wasn't nearly as difficult as this one was.the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-77580529698701087392009-05-15T16:28:00.000-06:002009-05-15T16:28:00.000-06:00Like Charlotte, I was thinking James Herriot too.
...Like Charlotte, I was thinking James Herriot too.<br /><br />It's a good thing you weren't alone on the ranch. If it were me, I'd be alone on the ranch, failing my arms, and panicking because the calf would die and the cow would be in immense pain.<br /><br />You know soooo much -- that's a far cry from the city girl you once were, isn't it. I'm in awe today. You really can take on anything. Good for you. AND you remembered to bring out your camera in the midst of it all.<br /><br />Amazing.Connyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07742442227395727646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-62211475322098547662009-05-15T16:23:00.000-06:002009-05-15T16:23:00.000-06:00POD - well, I'm not sure about the day, but the ca...POD - well, I'm not sure about the day, but the calf is doing well!! :)the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-53459018472264544902009-05-15T16:12:00.000-06:002009-05-15T16:12:00.000-06:00I am glad you saved the day and the calf.I am glad you saved the day and the calf.Levihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07369763028982948026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-27782486556741253882009-05-15T11:03:00.000-06:002009-05-15T11:03:00.000-06:00dfTerrie - things are much calmer around here toda...dfTerrie - things are much calmer around here today! Almost restful! :)the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-65670510030279596132009-05-15T10:23:00.000-06:002009-05-15T10:23:00.000-06:00df Bag Lady,
Congrats on saving the calf!
What a...df Bag Lady,<br /><br />Congrats on saving the calf!<br /><br />What a hectic day. Try to get some rest.<br /><br />Terrie (whi is a big believer in rest)Terrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-45440469468109766432009-05-15T08:09:00.000-06:002009-05-15T08:09:00.000-06:00Charlotte - I was pretty happy we managed to save ...Charlotte - I was pretty happy we managed to save that calf, too! She is adorable - I went out this morning to check on her and her mom, and she bounced right up to me and let me rub her back! So cute.the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-15063100827735051882009-05-15T08:04:00.000-06:002009-05-15T08:04:00.000-06:00What an adventure! I'm so glad you saw the calf b...What an adventure! I'm so glad you saw the calf before it died. It's like james Herriot in real time:)Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04339643338071382257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-70251116510316602632009-05-15T07:57:00.000-06:002009-05-15T07:57:00.000-06:00BG (sorry, we were posting simultaneously) Now you...BG (sorry, we were posting simultaneously) Now you'll know what to do if you ever come across a cow with a backwards calf!<br /><br />Actually, breech births are slightly different. When a calf presents butt-first is what we call a breech, and is a whole different ballgame... usually ends up in a caesarean section, and much more likely to result in the death of the calf. Unless you can get the cow to a vet, or if you are lucky enough to be able to stick your arm in and turn the calf, the calf will often times die.the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-44502441740802788802009-05-15T07:51:00.000-06:002009-05-15T07:51:00.000-06:00Hilary - I was so relieved that we managed to save...Hilary - I was so relieved that we managed to save that little calf! It really WAS wonderful.<br /><br />kcinnova - actually, the Rancher did most of the real work - I just held the rope we had her tied with. She was a kicker, too! And yes, I'm sure it was harder on her than it was on us!<br /><br />Reb - I'll see what I can do - it's bright and sunny here this morning, which should melt the little hail balls or sleet balls (whatever the hell you would call them!) that are covering the ground!<br /><br />Rupal - you're welcome! *big smile* I love sharing information about stuff that I knew nothing about when I lived in the city!<br /><br />SB - I'm not sure the Rancher thinks I'm much of a jewel - he grew up with SuperWoman for a mom - I could never do half of what she had to do!<br /><br />David - I'm glad you enjoy my ranching tales! Just wish the pictures had been a little clearer! If I hadn't been so busy trying to hang onto that cow, I would have loved to video the whole thing!<br /><br />Mary Anne in Kentucky - all in a day's work, right? (teehee) I was a little worried we would be late for the appointment, but it all worked out!<br /><br />JavaChick - I was a wee bit tired last night, for sure. That's what's called hitting the ground running (especially for the Rancher, because he didn't even get a coffee before he was out there, pulling a calf!)the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-35497251956754748752009-05-15T07:49:00.000-06:002009-05-15T07:49:00.000-06:00Good save on the breech birth! I wasn't quite cle...Good save on the breech birth! I wasn't quite clear on what one did in such situations, but now I know.Ann (bunnygirl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04938134750150653386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-28958915303262634012009-05-15T07:08:00.000-06:002009-05-15T07:08:00.000-06:00Wow. So glad you were there in time to see that he...Wow. So glad you were there in time to see that help was needed and that the calf was born ok. Quite the start to your day!JavaChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06816858010039395389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-1206581149974892502009-05-15T07:04:00.000-06:002009-05-15T07:04:00.000-06:00My suspicion that you are actually Wonder Woman is...My suspicion that you are actually Wonder Woman is confirmed. Deliver a breech calf and STILL get to the appointment on time!<br />(The calf looks pretty tired, and he didn't even do anything.)<br /><br />Mary Anne in Kentuckysolarityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606487180967915130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-34096719403214074122009-05-15T07:00:00.000-06:002009-05-15T07:00:00.000-06:00What an interesting (I need a stronger word than t...What an interesting (I need a stronger word than that) day and one of the reasons I stop by here is to learn these fascinating details on something that is foreign to me like calving... And great pics!David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-17495634441790908902009-05-15T06:30:00.000-06:002009-05-15T06:30:00.000-06:00I hope your husband knows what a jewel you are! He...I hope your husband knows what a jewel you are! Here I've been a little grumpy because hubby isn't helping too much with the new city dog duties and you're out birthing troubled baby cows.Scrumpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963135920577462855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-72794772778239176292009-05-15T03:02:00.000-06:002009-05-15T03:02:00.000-06:00geeez BL! That's a morning for ya..and all before...geeez BL! That's a morning for ya..and all before 9am...impressive!<br /><br />LOVE the pics and descriptions...thanks for the edumacation!<br /><br />~rupalRupalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939646851341313004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-14566620026558319792009-05-15T01:17:00.000-06:002009-05-15T01:17:00.000-06:00Well, a day that starts out saving a baby can't be...Well, a day that starts out saving a baby can't be all that bad! You did get to the rest of the app'ts on time. I'd say you had a stellar day! Would you talk to someone about this cold crappy weather we're having though?Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-21748251635453362692009-05-14T21:59:00.000-06:002009-05-14T21:59:00.000-06:00Bag Lady to the rescue (and the Rancher, too)!!
I'...Bag Lady to the rescue (and the Rancher, too)!!<br />I'm so glad the calf is okay and its mama, too. I was worried where your story was headed...<br />You did indeed have quite a day, and as busy as it was, I'm guessing that mama cow thinks she had a more difficult time than you!Karen (formerly kcinnova)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16705613736966783261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-35442316019196679412009-05-14T21:39:00.000-06:002009-05-14T21:39:00.000-06:00Oh my goodness.. what a day. You seem to take it a...Oh my goodness.. what a day. You seem to take it all in stride. That calf is adorable, as is the one dancing over to it's mother. All wonderful!Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.com