This year is turning out to be the year of both surprise calf births, and heifers. As I was driving the tractor around to move the hay feeder there was Squiggy standing near the fence with a new calf alongside!

Squiggy's third calf, born May 15, 2009

From the looks of things she must have been born early this morning.

Squiggy is my friendliest cow and this new calf seems to share her mother’s temperament. The calf is also darned heavy as I was panting hard after carrying it around to the front field (with Squiggy following).

They are now enjoying being in the “Maternity Field” that has fresh grass and is in view from the house.

Squiggy & her calf in the "Maternity Pasture"

One of the joys of farming is you never know what each day is going to bring. Some days like today you really luck out.