Well i guess I am really a homesteader now .I pulled my first calf!!! Its a boy black with white on the face.Mama was at it for a while getting no where and the woman in me {i still remember giving birth} had to step in .we pull when she pushed and out he popped. Both are doing well.I posted a picture on the picture page for all to see.Now we still have lambs coming ! Don't know if I can take it.

-- Patty {NY State} (fodfarms@slic.com), April 20, 2001

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Response to I am now a homesteader.

Congratulations, Patty. What a terrific feeling being that close to the miracle of birth (and not being in the throes of labor yourself). I'm going to check out the picture now. Best wishes to mother and child. Good luck with the lambing.

Thanks for reading.

-- Dianne in Mass (dianne.bone@usa.net), April 20, 2001.

Good job, Patty. Congratulations on the calf.

Stacy Rohan in Windsor

-- Stacy Rohan (KincoraFarm@aol.com), April 20, 2001.

Wow, that's great, Patty. I envy you, I really don't think I could do that. I hope the goats can deliver on their own. Regards, Doug

-- Doug in KY (toadshutes@yahoo.com), April 20, 2001.

Congratulations, Patty! Felt the same way the first time I helped to birth a goat:-) Like now I'm a real country girl! (And it's exciting every time)

-- mary, texas (marylgarcia@aol.com), April 20, 2001.

Way to go Doc! I mean Patty.

Just a reminder, always check to make sure there is not a twin still waiting to be born.

-- Notforprint (Not@thekeyboard.com), April 20, 2001.

Wow! That must have been a wonderful experience! So far I've only had experience with the smaller animals like our rabbits. I can't imagine something like helping a calf be born (although i did have three babies of my own!)

good luck on the new "family" member!

-- Suzy in Bama (slgt@yahoo.com), April 20, 2001.

Congratulations Patty. That is so exciting. The closest I have come is helping with Great Dane puppies and even then I did the heavy looking on while hubby did the assist. It is truly wonderful when you know you helped an animal (or two) to survive who otherwise might not have.

-- Colleen (pyramidgreatdanes@erols.com), April 20, 2001.

Congrats! Glad it wasn't a stillbirth.

-- Jay Blair in N. AL (jayblair678@yahoo.com), April 20, 2001.

I know how you feel. I said the same thing when I helped the goats being born. Feels great, doesn't it?

-- Dee (gdgtur@goes.com), April 20, 2001.

Way to go! Patty, that is so special. I help my dogs when needed with problem births and there is a special "bond" I feel when I do and all turns out well.***Hang in there,,,get plenty of rest when possible..all those lambs coming...Take care,,,

-- Patsy, MT (cozyhollow-gal@care2.com), April 20, 2001.

Congratulations, Patty! That's a big accomplishment.

Enjoy the new addition to your homestead!

-- Kristin, In La. (positivekharma@aol.com), April 21, 2001.

Congrats!!! You know, Patty - that same 'woman in you' will get you through those lambs, too!!! She's a pretty smart lady!

-- Sue Diederich (willow666@rocketmail.com), April 23, 2001.