Runaway Calf

Last week one of our angus cows had twin calves - an unusual occurrence.   Twins require careful monitoring as their mother will often reject one of the two.    Richard and I went over in the truck to check on the babies who were only about one day old.    The two had gotten separated; we think the mother moved one and went back to get the other, but all the herd started milling around in the field and she got confused.     As reported by Sarah, who texted the drama to the immediate family, with photos:
 

"Runaway calf caught and on way back to her mother.   Dad wrestled her  into the back of the truck.   Then the calf once again escaped out of the truck before Dad could get the tailgate closed.  He chased this newborn at least a mile.  Darin, Grace, and I came to help.  Darin wrestled it to the ground and carried it up a huge, deep ravine.   Grace met us in the truck to be taken back to its mother and twin.

Back with Momma

Carol taking instructions from Richard during the rescue

Now to get Momma and runaway calf back to the twin brother.   Dad is going to be exhausted.

He is incredible shape for 77!  

Other twin

Darin and Grace Anne watching to see that the cow takes care of both babies!"