Baby Pictures Galore!

With two calves now in the field, things are both livelier and cuter. Rocket used to be the baby:

But now he's growing up and looking more like a bull each day:

He's still curious and cute, but now that Lucky has joined the herd, Rocket no longer gets people's attention:

I found Lucky, at one day old, hiding in the marshy far corner of the field. I tried to lift him up and out of the water, but he went limp until Rosella came over to put a stop to my meddling:

Then he got up and began following his mom:

Rosella was willing to move slowly, even stopping to allow Lucky to poop. Babies on colostrum produce a black, tarry poop, which is evidence that they are getting what they need for a good start in life:

And speaking of babies, take a look at the gigantic Rocket, nursing from his mom. He's nearly as big as she is. Is it any wonder that Scarlett is so skinny and run down?

Poor Scarlett is a great mother and gives her all to her calves. In Rocket's case, "her all" is too close to being literal. I've been pouring grain into her to help keep up her resources:

Even at only one day old, little Lucky could keep up with his mom, Rosella, with no problem:

And sometimes, when they're on the move, Rocket joins in the parade:

Lucky must have been thinking, "Hey, aren't you the guy who stuck the tag through my ear?"

"Yep, I'm pretty sure you're the one."