New Resident on Our Hilltop

I was really this close to the new baby. At this age, they are quite content to let you get pretty close.  Momma is quiet and not defensive, so she watched me, but offered no argument to me getting close.  

I headed for the barn to feed hay this morning.  When I turned toward the barn I was delighted to see the cow and her new baby.  As many calves as I've seen over the years, there is still something special about finding a new one.

The cow is very gentle and is used to having me in the pasture near them.  She watched me carefully when I took these pictures, but offered no disagreement.

The calf didn't get up until I was very close, and just looked at me.  She let out a little bawl once or twice, almost as if to say, "Momma. What is this? Should I be afraid?"

When the cow answered with a very low sound, the baby immediately got on her feet.  Momma moved in behind the calf, but didn't offer to be difficult. As soon as the calf saw her, just a moment after the below picture, they moved off together.

My wife hadn't seen the calf, though I told her about the new baby when I returned from the barn. She got on the quad with me, and we drove out in the back field where I was sure the cow had gone.  As soon as we topped a rise, I saw Momma and baby.

Baby has just gotten up, and Momma is keeping a close eye on me.  There was no risk she'd charge me or offered any fight.