While the team was doing the milking I was snooping about inspecting my cows and decided that all the signs pointed to Lady Astor being in heat. I am not going to breed Lady on purpose this year (with a vet and a straw) as I don’t mind if she gets a pass for a season but we do have Carlos the Tiny on this side of the creek and he was looking pretty interested and I wanted to keep all my fences intact so I let him through the gate and after milking I put the cows in with him. Just to see what would happen.
Her size did not bother him in the least.
He went after Lady like a torpedo. She stood for him too. And it looked to me like he only needs another couple of inches. ( FYI. A bull’s penis is right up in the middle of his belly, not down by his testicles like a man.) He may have short legs but he has a long body so if he can get her into low ground and he takes the high ground there is hope. A slim chance. But a nice little calf next year would be good for Lady. And just imagine a Dexter calf with a white belt. (Getting ahead of myself again!) 
He is an optimist.
But working on the dismount.
Lady Astor was the essence of bemused. Our Viv would have got a kick out of these shots!
We will mark this date just in case.
Of course Aunty Del may be a different kettle of fish for him – but she will not be coming back into heat for a few weeks yet. We may have to get the straw out for her. Tall lanky girl that she is.
Interestingly later in the evening Lady Astor was walking about with her tail lifted up in the air which is one of the indications of having been bred (or a dozen other things). But early days.
Lots of Love.
celi
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41 responses to “Working on the dismount”
The shennigans of a farm…? Find the dear little fella a stool to stand on
I am sure one of your talented crew can come up with a ramp for Carlos! I think that where there is a will there is a way :*)
I think Viv would have liked those pictures too. Carlos is doing well. It looks like he kind of slithered off of her. It is very hot here, swooning hot. Cold drinks are always by my side.
Carlos the tenacious instead perhaps 🙂
Just as long as it was not Carlos the frustrated! Poor fella !! Yes, Viv would have laughed: well, she is probably looking down from the heavens doing just that . . . Meanwhile may all things work to schedule at the farmy during the next few days . . .
Carlos the Athletic, Carlos the Optimist. Find her a nice ditch to stand in and let ‘im at her. Her manners have improved greatly, not just in the milking parlour, I wouldn’t have guessed she’d hold still for him half a year ago. Kim’s right, Viv would have loved the Carlos photos, she had a robust sense of humour!
It looks like all Carlos would need would be one hay bale step up, Bless him 🙂 Love the header picture of him eye to eye with Aunty Dell, I can just hear him saying ” See, you are next”. So shocked to read of Viv’s sudden death, she will be missed. Laura
I reckon our Viv is having a good laugh.
Carlos needs a good pair of stilts or Elton John shoes. Now there’s a visual for you.
Charlotte, you made me laugh😄
So glad! I was making myself laugh.
OMG! I love it!
Excellent photos! You know I find these interactions with animals quite fascinating. It’s not every day one gets to witness the mating process and observe the nuances that go along with the act.
Where the willing make the effort…. I bet they get ‘er done.
Of course if you do it manually too, I guess we won’t know which way won. Unless, you are using a different bulls’ sperm for the manual.
Carlos needs a stool to stand on😃
Good effort. You can tell by Lady Astor’s ears, that she’s “reviewing the situation”. A torpedo launch pad may be needed but nature will prevail. No music and mood lighting required. Have a great day.
Thanks for the morning smile. It did my heart good to see such optimism. 🙂
We used to have a tiny rooster; his chickens would stoop for him, every day.