Well we think he is going to live. The sight of this thin little jersey calf nearly falling out of the stock trailer will haunt me though. He had been through a lot. Now, with milk fresh from the cow, nursed naturally. A calf ration that has a lot going for it and good hay when ever he wants it, Ben is starting to look good. Best of all he is starting to feel good. When we let him out to suck, he runs and bucks, then heads for his side of Kate. We have trained him to nurse from the side I don't milk from.
He is going to be fine and we are so pleased to have this character as part of our bovine adventure. The sight of his healthy wet nose looking under his stall door makes me smile every time I see it. He knows whats up and lets us know he is waiting for his meal.
Be safe and God Bless...may you all have a "Ben" in your life.
The best thing that happened to Ben was getting on that stock trailer. He has nothing but love and kindness to look forward to. I am so fond of Jerseys - they are dear cows/steers/calves.
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