Alex and Txiki.
Alex is such a good mother – she is with her baby all the time and is totally devoted. She would never leave her baby all alone down the back of the field in a storm. Alex always knows where her baby is.
Lady Astor on the other hand seldom knows where her son Bobby T is and has no idea what he is up to at any given time. Today he is EIGHT days old.
Not bad for a littl’un.
And on the other side I have just installed a new Hereford steer.
I bought him yesterday. He is a beef animal. Another Bobby. In Fact he is a Bobby T too. Bobby T2. I will photograph him for you today. He is a very healthy animal. And will live in these pastures until the end of next summer. Remember this is a farm not a zoo. I grow food here. I think it is one of the most important challenges of modern day life – to find out where your food comes from. Or failing that; find a farmer who will grow your food for you so you can SEE where it comes from. Take control of what we eat.
The frogs woke up yesterday – last night after a huge amount of rain the frogs were out in force and the night was alive with their night sounds. It sounds like summer – now all we need is the sun!
I hope you have a lovely day.
celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
38 responses to “Cows love their babies too”
I love that last photo of Alex and Txiki. As others have said it takes all sorts! I hope your sun shines soon, ours has gone into hiding too. Have a great day.
It’s always a joy – and a relief! – when a mama is a natural, isn’t it? I don’t realize I’m almost holding my breath in the first minute after a kid arrives…until I hear a sigh of relief when I see the doe shift into GoodMamaGoat Mode and I know that kid will be watched over and taken care of every moment.
Yes, it is a joy! c
Busy Calf is Busy. Things to do, Farm to see.
Yes – bless him – he is a good strong boy.. c
It’s still terribly cold here—good for the spring blooming bulbs, but hard on a person who loves the heat and the sun ME!
Linda
Poor you – hope it gets better for you soon.. c
Me too, maybe tomorrow…they say warmth is coming! I believe, I really do!
What great photos. Sweet and funny.
Thank you Antonio – life is more fun when we look for the loveliness – don’t you think?
Yes, totally agree. Enjoying your blog.
I smile so much seeing the Cows and their calves in your wonderful pics. We get to see them in the fields but not up close like this.
We are lucky to buy locally grown beef, the farm is only a few miles from us and we are able to see how they are raised. It’s hard to even think about grocery store meat.
Can’t wait to see your new steer.
oh my goodness! That little bull calf is quite the explorer. Does he go look for his mom when he’s hungry?
I find it fascinating how different each and every animal is… even among their own kind. And I find it hard to understand how Lady Astor doesn’t seem to care about her ‘bouncing baby boy’. I guess that’s just her nature… He sure is a beauty!!
I can see Txiki and Bobby T playing a part in your Christmas book for the little people.
Ha ha! Little bull calves are so spunky. Deer bucks are the same way. The photos of Alex and Txiki are precious. Sometimes, it is just love at first sight.
Was reading an article in a runners magazine this morning about the health benefits of awe and wonderment. These photos provide a good dose of awe today.
Well, Bobby T was kind of ‘overdue’, so being a big boy really, he is showing us just that – got a brain too: logical to get on top of the food 🙂 ! And if he is so independent ’tis surely OK if Mom just ‘supervises’ from a distance!!