Right at noon the cows arrived for a lovely feast.
Mr. Davis has been bringing cows to our place for 45 years now. Until three years ago his cows shared with our cows. Now they have the whole place to themselves. Unlimited food and water, not as big as the Uncompaghre Plateau, but good sized enough they can wander here and there and everywhere.
It took them the better part of the afternoon into the evening to mosey on up to the Back Forty where the water is…the first food bar (one of the corn fields) held them until around 4 in the afternoon, then they started moving into the yummy alfalfa field until it was too dark for me to see anymore.
This morning they came walking up from the Back Forty to start another day of grazing. (Part of the Back Forty was in that ugly fire we had two years ago.) The cows like sleeping there, lots of nice brush, warm hillsides and drinking water.
In about two weeks (maybe sooner) we will start to see little ones popping up all over. We will wake in the morning to see them scampering about, or have the gift of watching one being born. The thing to remember about these cows as they are wild cows, raised on the Plateau, use to protecting themselves from wild dogs, coyotes, mountain lions, Lynx and other predators. Meaning that the dogs and I can’t just trot out there to check on things like they know us as friends. We have to take our time, let them get use to us, let chicken-hearted Boomer get use to them, then we can walk freely about.
Off now to take Boomer and Fuzzy to the groomer. SHHHHHHHHHHHHH don’t let Fuzzy know, I won’t be able to get him in the car.
Your farm friend with COWS AGAIN!!! YAY!
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
OKAY–I’m be QUIET…. I won’t tell Fuzzy!!!!!! BUT–I’m sure they both will look gorgeous when you get them home.
I’m sure you enjoy seeing the cows this time of year —especially the little ones (once they are born)…. ENJOY.
Hugs,
Betsy
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Interesting. I’ve never heard of “wild cows.” Looking forward to their adventures.
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Mooo! Mooooo! I didn’t udder a word..xxxxxx
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The cows are beautiful! I’ve always loved cows…the give me a sense of peace and comfort somehow. Whenever I get close to them, I’m amazed at how big they actually are! You farmer-types must be laughing your heads off at naive city-me, but that’s the way it is. We’re mostly about dogs, cats and rabbits…you guys are lucky. You get the big animals! Moo.
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I always enjoy it when the cows come to your place!
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Glad your cows have arrived…can’t wait to see the calves. I remember the black Angus cows we had when I was growing up. I so loved seeing them and their calves on our green lush hills in Iowa. I would love to have a hill here where I live now!! 🙂
I look forward to seeing pictures of your puppy dogs when they come back home!
Blessings!
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Oh, how cool they are there! The folks south of us have cows, but rarely do they come up by our place due to the forest. But every now and then…. Look forward to hearing this years adventures! Enjoy the groomers 🙂
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It looks as if you are perfect hosts for these cows. I hope you got Fuzzy to the groomers without too much trouble.
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I’m interested in hearing more about the cows and their wildness. They look so pretty grazing on your property.
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Groomer =Treats! Yay! Have fun, F. And B. I can’t wait to see baby cows.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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they’re hog heaven – for bovines!
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Love the sound of cows contentedly munching on pasture. Those wild pregnant ladies look like they think they’re in cow heaven. Good luck at the groomers!
Oooo did I say that too loud?
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Contented cows.
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YEA!!!! COWS!!! and BABIES! We had our first baby in the cows today. 🙂
Enjoy your cows and the babes when they arrive. I like the “wild cow” comment! ha ha!
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That is what I loved when we had cows…to see those new babies born and scampering around and having a ball. The only time we had problems is when one of the cows would have a problem birthing and then either the vet was called or we tried to help pull that baby out….sometimes it worked out ok, other times we lost the baby…hope all the birthings are good.
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The cows look very happy. I can almost hear them munching from here. Sounds like they’ve had a good life in the wilds and are pretty lucky to be feeding at your place now.
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I always miss my cows when they are off to visit with the bull. It’s so exciting to have them come home! It’s nice that you don’t have to worry about something getting the calves. Good Cows!!
Be Brave, Boom!
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Hope all goes well with the cows this year. Have a great week!
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Sounds like you have the best of both worlds! You get to smell and see and maybe touch, but you don’t have to worry quite so much.
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Wonderful. I also love your header; very pretty.
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I always think cows should be docile. They have such sweet faces. I know better, but still. 🙂
I hope you get lots of pictures of calves!
I won’t say a thing about where you’re going with the dogs. Poor Fuzzy. She needs a xanax or something to help her through these sorts of days.
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You got cows..a sure sign that spring will come:)
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What fun! Our neighbor summers a few cows each year…. this year she had 7, usually she has fewer. Your bunch is so much more than that. I would love to see the little ones. As we drive around I watch the fields and enjoy spotting the calves. Enjoy!
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HUrray, I love it when you have these cows up there… and love your photos and stories about them – looking forward to this year’s batch !!!!
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“Food bar” eh? I like that!
Thanks for the pics Linda.
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Poor Boomer! Hopefully he’ll win them over with his humble spirit.
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