Actually, a Hereford heifer and her name is Hariette. Harry if you're in a hurry.
Day 1: Mum (Cheeky Girl) and Little Miss H.
I was driving past the neighbour's paddock and to my surprise a new little baby had just been born. She was very small and weak on her legs and wasn't able to suckle Mum. Sam, the vet, came and gave her antibiotics and electrolytes but didn't think there was much chance she would survive as she hadn't had the colostrum feed from Mum. After a couple of days I persuaded my neighbour to let me feed her by bottle.
Day 5: Feeding Miss H calf milk formula.
Harriet was sleeping outside in the sun and rain and got a sunburnt nose. I wanted to take her home and look after her but as she didn't belong to me all I could do was carry her into the shelter under the trees.
Cheeky girl would come over at feeding time and was very curious and feisty. I'd find a big boulder and use it to protect my back in case Mum got jealous.
Harriet's plumbing is working efficiently.
So tiny and sleepy after a feed. Her little legs are very wobbly.
It's five weeks later and Hariette now belongs to me; my neighbour gave her to me. She's been to the vet in town and has been diagnosed with joint-ill, hence the wobbly legs. More antibiotic and anti-inflammatory injections later, she's still not keen to use her legs. I've been massageing her joints and made splints for her front legs (out of plumbing pipe lined with an old woollen blanket). The carport is now a temporary cow shed with a cosy straw crib. Harriette is out of the sun and rain and is feeling very cosy. She's getting bigger and stronger every day.
Day 30: The nose has healed and is pink again.
........and she has a beauty spot!!