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by Adamsbridge
Wed May 20, 2009 12:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 15
Views: 13193

Westmorland show is very good and has quite a few Dexters. I don't think that Great Eccleston has Dexters, but if they had enough interest, they could. Chipping show is small but worth a visit, unfortunately, they don't have Dexters either. You can often find crushes on ebay. We got ours from Farme...
by Adamsbridge
Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Calving advice, please. - Calf due soon!
Replies: 23
Views: 22678

Finally, Daisy has calved! :D
Thank goodness for that... She made of wait, but it was worth it! A very handsome, stocky short bull calf. He has had a drink and both are resting. Can sleep tonight. Andy.
by Adamsbridge
Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Calving advice, please. - Calf due soon!
Replies: 23
Views: 22678

The bottle was one of the few things that I had.
Still no sign of the calf... She is showing quite alot, but hasn't gone into labour (no sign of water sack etc.). She doesn't seem distressed and is eating normally. When should I panic (internal exam / call the vet)? Thanks, Andy
by Adamsbridge
Tue Feb 17, 2009 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Calving advice, please. - Calf due soon!
Replies: 23
Views: 22678

Louisa, thought that you would like to know that the heifer is from Zanfara Dixie. A darling, big bright eyes and long lashes - tiny but has really long legs! Mother has become far more friendly since she has calved:).
Thanks again for everyones help and support. Regards, Andy
by Adamsbridge
Tue Feb 17, 2009 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Calving advice, please. - Calf due soon!
Replies: 23
Views: 22678

Just realised that I know nothing! Daisy hasn't calved yet, but is really showing now! The cow in the pen next to her has had a heifer. A bit early, but seems well. Got it to drink, so I am a bit calmer now. I just hope that daisy calves soon.
by Adamsbridge
Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Calving advice, please. - Calf due soon!
Replies: 23
Views: 22678

Many thanks for your advice. Duncan, I thought that I was pretty well prepared until I got your post - short panic, read it twice and calmed down. After a bit of running around (and more than a bit of flapping!!) I am nearly there... And not a moment too soon! Looks like it is imminent... Could be ...
by Adamsbridge
Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Calving advice, please. - Calf due soon!
Replies: 23
Views: 22678

I have just noticed that I said pd 5 months. What I meant to say was - pd 4 months, 5 months ago! Sorry, but I was a bit slow there.. :D Must be lack of sleep... Thanks again, Andy
by Adamsbridge
Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Calving advice, please. - Calf due soon!
Replies: 23
Views: 22678

As a new keeper of Dexters, I have found this site absolutely invaluable! I bought a cow at Melton Mowbray which was pd 5 months, so the calf is due soon. I have a few questions:- 1) how accurate is a pd? 2) have you any advice for preparing for calving? 3) I have brought her in with another cow, a...

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