Yesterday Flower the goat was up early and out checking the herds when she discovered that #51, a classic red Hereford, was limping badly on her right hind. Being the earnest and kind goat that she is, she took her time bringing her in; no mad rushing and nipping and barking that those
other animals do. Good little Cow Goat that she is she just occasionally lets out a quiet 'maaa' and shakes her floppy ears.
After bringing her into the corrals, #51, (who we call 51/50 even though she is anything but crazy) is carefully escorted into the cattle lane and then into the chute. Flower has a bit of a difficulty handling such equipment, so she lets Mark help catch the cow's head and close the rear door.
51/50 appears to questioning Flower's intentions in this photo.
A rope was carefully placed around 51/50's leg and then gently pulled back so as to inspect it for any problems. All fine. So then her hip, and leg were felt. Again, no indication of the cause of her injury.
So 51/50 will get to spend a few days at the barn hotel with daily maid and food service. Of course, Flower will keep her company as well.
After bringing her into the corrals, #51, (who we call 51/50 even though she is anything but crazy) is carefully escorted into the cattle lane and then into the chute. Flower has a bit of a difficulty handling such equipment, so she lets Mark help catch the cow's head and close the rear door.
51/50 appears to questioning Flower's intentions in this photo.
A rope was carefully placed around 51/50's leg and then gently pulled back so as to inspect it for any problems. All fine. So then her hip, and leg were felt. Again, no indication of the cause of her injury. 
So 51/50 will get to spend a few days at the barn hotel with daily maid and food service. Of course, Flower will keep her company as well.
Poor baby. I like the sound of the barn hotel though. And food service.
ReplyDeleteSounds good. Will I get that kind of daily service and food when I take you up on my bull naming prize?
ReplyDeleteThat last pic makes me want to duck. Who's the brave soul who got down that close to take a pic? Tell me you zoomed...
ReplyDeleteMaybe if she is one of those old geezers you bought she just needs a cane? A vitamin B shot and some physical therapy? I'm just trying to help.
ReplyDeleteI think she's faking just to get a few easy days off and Flower's probably in on the scam.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, though.
Dan
Mikey, just so you know, it isn't so brave to get behind them because there is a metal gate behind them that will keep them from kicking you.
ReplyDeleteIt is not very dangerous. I don't usually follow them into the lane, that could be dangerous, but she is gentle and she was limping, so it was just easier this time.
Pampered bovines!
ReplyDeleteOur cows should be so lucky!
Oh my, I do hope that 51 feels better. Good thing you have such a good "cow goat" to help in the herding. That is just too darn cute. I hope 51 feels better soon.
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