Clementine had a baby a few weeks ago and has been a very good mother.
The calf takes a lot of naps, just like a human baby does.
When she curls up to sleep…… you can hardly see her in the big field.
You may remember that we had another calf born in March.
Her name is Bella. It seems that these two have become very good friends.
They stay together while their mothers graze nearby.
Sometimes they even rest in the cool grass together.
They are not able to hug like people do….so cows often rub their heads together. Showing kindness to one another….just like we do to our friends.
Cars often stop while traveling down our road to watch the cows. Sometimes they put on a show….like they did yesterday.
Did you know that calves run and play? Just like kids!
I have mentioned this verse before….but this is the very reason why it comes to mind so often.
Malachi 4:2 (Contemporary English Version) But for you that honor my name, victory will shine like the sun with healing in its rays, and you will jump around like calves at play.
They even play king of the hill.
Or maybe it is queen of he hill, in this case.
After a few minutes, they head back to their mothers.
That is where they feel the safest. They are still learning about trust.
They probably watch me as much as I watch them, wondering why I am in their field. The more time I spend with them, the more they trust me.
The mother cow makes a humming noise when she talks to the calf, but only when it is newborn.
After a few weeks, if the mother wants the baby to come to her, she will make a big MOOOOOOOOO sound. And the baby will come running. Each baby knows the sound of their own mother when she calls. They sound a lot alike to me, but somehow the baby knows the call of it’s own mother. And the mother knows the cry of her baby calf.
Animals are interesting to be around, they are very lovable and fun.
Maybe they think the same thing about us.
We love our animals and spend a lot of time with them….. so we always give them a name.
We finally have one for this cutie.
A friend of mine is an elementary school teacher. She shared the pictures of Clementine and the baby calf with her class.
They thought we should name her…. Darling….. As in the song …. “Oh my darling, oh my darling, oh my darling Clementine.!”
What a perfect name.
Welcome to the farm……Darling!
A big thank you goes out to Mrs. Hearn and her 3rd grade class at Hazel Green Elementary School!
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Posted by Debbie on May 18, 2014 at 8:45 pm
I love “Darling!” Smart 3rd graders!