This is Maisie - Bruce's cow. Did I ever mention that Bruce got a cow? For his birthday. From his dad. So.... we have a cow. She lives on the farm at Delaware Valley College. They feed her, they milk her, they take care of her, and they get the money from her milk, but she is our cow. Dairying from a distance is the way to go.
Back in November, Bruce's dad, brother, and grandpa spent 3 straight days driving her out. The trip did not go as smoothly as they had hoped. Due to trailer electrical problems, at night they had to stop every 30 minutes and replace the fuses. The Richards' men believe that she was worth the trouble. She is nicknamed the "legacy" cow.
When Bruce's grandpa was four years old, he brought home his first registered Jersey calf in the back seat of his father's Model T Ford. That calf grew up to be a great cow, so did all of her posterity. 40 generations of cows later comes Maisie; hence, the nick name "legacy."
This is Mickey; Maisie's 2 week old bull calf. Poor Mickey! Bull calves are not nearly as useful as heifer's; we have to decide what to do with him. Any one want a bull calf???
Eliza was very interested in Mickey, and reached out to him. When Mickey stood up to return the gesture, Eliza wasn't so sure she wanted much to do with him.
Notice how stiff she is. She immediately pulled her hand back. When Mickey got his nose a little too close, Eliza whimpered.
Even when dressed in a cow outfit, she's not a fan! I wish I knew what she is thinking.
Well, maybe he's not so bad. As long as he's not looking at or approaching her.
2 comments:
40 generations - wow! Eliza is really cute, especially in the last picture.
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