Wyoming Longhorns, Part I

I’ve been pawing at Patrick to take me to the Wilson Ranch for a while now. Every time we head up Hwy 34 to the plains to fix fence, I can always see their cattle way off in the distance.

So he finally called them up and they invited us to come up Saturday afternoon. I was thrilled!
Not only because I was going to be up close and personal with award winning Longhorn Cattle, but they are calving right now!

These little angels are born smaller than the average calf so during calving season, the mommas and babies are enclosed in a high fence pen. Coyotes just love the smell of a fresh born calf and can snatch one away before momma even knows what happened.

These cows are fairly gentle but knew quite well that we were strangers.

A few of them kicked the dirt but fortunately no one charged us.

The baby beauties are born with only nubs on their head. (Lucky for the momma, am I right?)

Some are born solid white and will develop their coloring over time.

They were all pretty curious and happy to pose for a portrait.

It’s amazing how aware and careful they are with their horns.

This little one is loving her scrub down. Notice the tongue!

I love her calf bucking in the background. There was a lot of that cuteness going on.

At a couple weeks old, they start munching on little bits of hay.

Look at the little nubs coming out.  And I just love those ears!

Inside the calving barn, the family brands grace the wall.

Stay tuned for more. The next stop is with cows that are yet to calve. They were sunbathing by the crick (creek). 🙂

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