23 Waiting

It's mustering day. The cows have been sprayed to kill cattle tick and to ward off annoying buffalo fly. They are now relaxing but it is the calm before the storm. Their calves have been taken away for the unpleasant but necessary process of branding and inoculation against disease. However the scene is about to erupt into a boiling melee of bellowing panic as cows and calves rush to reunite, feed and escape back to the peace of their paddock.

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Sounds like chaos will be noisy! Great info.

[KWind]

Cool tones!!

[Pat Knowles]

I'm quite surprised the cows are as settled as they are Margaret, I think they must be enjoying the peace & quiet!

[Poppo Livy]

They do look very relaxed

[Margaret Pengelly]

@happypat Like most mums " Thank God for this break"

[Lois]

Beautiful browns and greens in this shot- I'm sure it's great to have that ordeal finished!

[Margaret Pengelly]

@loweygrace you bet- something that has to be done but not a day I enjoy

[Ann H. LeFevre]

It looks so peaceful and idyllic. I can imagine the next shot being totally opposite!

[Rachel]

Gosh, it sounds chaotic. Interesting to hear about farm life.

[Diana]

A relaxing day, for the cows at least.

[Margaret Pengelly]

@olivetreeann you are so right Ann, very chaotic, until all are paired up and then all quietens down again as the calves suckle and mothers check what damage we've done to their little darlings. I am always deeply moved by the mother's love of her calf and strong bond they share..