Well, without doubt, I reckon I've more contenders for the Forum Mascot than anyone else on here... the list is endless!
However, Blue Cow is sadly living on a knife edge as I write this, as she is currently a 'downer cow'.
She was in season on Wednesday and our Limousin bull, Spot, obviously did what he was meant to and jumped her - unluckily, it was first thing in the morning, the yard was icy and she slipped very badly and couldn't get up. We've managed to get her into the barn on a deep litter bed and it's touch and go as to whether she'll recover or not - her pelvis may just have massive bruising or it may be fractured...
We're using a hoist sytem every day to try to encourage her to her feet and she's on massive anti-inflammatories and pain-killers and time is now the only option.
It's common knowledge I adore this particular bovine - she's got so much character and is particularly pretty, as Jon will confirm! She's always boss of the herd and we run all the youngstock with her, as we can then move them anywhere around the farm, as she comes to call and they follow her. She always raises another calf along with her own and while it sounds particularly pathetic and barmy, she's a one-off and I am really hoping that she isn't a terminal case. If she does survive, she'll continue to have a life of luxury.
