Getting A Boost

A couple of days ago a heifer (yes, more heifer stories) calved at the top of a hill.  The calf ended up at the bottom of the hill.  When J found it, she was wet and a little weak.

You never know how good of a mom the heifer will be to start with so J didn't want to take a chance.  We mixed up another bottle of colostrum and headed out.  

We always try to get the calf to nurse first and have the esophageal feeder ready in case it doesn't.  Surprisingly, this one nursed to full amount from the bottle. 

Mom took over from there.