Guests

On Wednesday evening, we had 4-legged guests on their way in. On Thursday morning, we had 4-legged guests on their way out. Thirty-eight 500 pound calves paid us a visit. Along with them came neighbors of the 2-legged variety.

On Thursday morning, Melanie took the above picture as the black calves came over a small rise. They were followed by their owner on 4 wheels, an Amish neighbor on a 4 legged and our own Richard; the latter are not pictured. You can see the calves' ears and their curiosity at yet another new landscape and the chicken yard. Mostly, the hennies stayed next to the chicken house. Etta, the smallest yet dominant rooster, stayed with the hennies. Freddie, our squishy rooster, took the lead. He kept himself as close to the fence as possible inbetween the hennies and calves. He stood as tall as he could reach with all 8 pounds in the face of 19,000 pounds of calves. Inspiring, huh?

The calves were led by another neighbor who was carrying a white bucket filled with food. He hollered at them "Here, calves. Here, calves. Tea time. Tea time." And off they went back home.