I look forward one day to witnessing the birth of a calf. I often arrive just moments after a cow has delivered, or I notice a cow is in labor as I’m heading out for an appointment. Our cow Night Shade (Harry named her) delivered her baby earlier this month during a particularly busy morning for us. We watched the beginning stages and were delighted later to find a healthy red calf.
![DSCF3089bag](https://b2717065.smushcdn.com/2717065/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscf3089bag.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
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![DSCF3128calf being cleaned](https://b2717065.smushcdn.com/2717065/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscf3128calf-being-cleaned.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![DSCF3115newcalf2](https://b2717065.smushcdn.com/2717065/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscf3115newcalf2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![DSCF3123calf drinking](https://b2717065.smushcdn.com/2717065/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscf3123calf-drinking.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![DSCF3118calf and mama](https://b2717065.smushcdn.com/2717065/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscf3118calf-and-mama.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)