guardineer

Can you find a better job than this? Marking calves in the spring was a great part of the job. When it was time to reunite calf to mother, sometimes it just didn't work out the first time. The calves have a strong "follow" instinct and they were quite happy to follow me while I devised a new plan to reunite. Sometimes load them on an ATV and go find mama in the herd, work in close and set the youngster in the right direction. Their sound is a mixture of cow and pig, as cute as it gets. This calf is just a day or two old but can run and keep up with mom for short distances. Note the light gold color, it begins to turn to a light brown, then darker brown.

May 24, 2013 I used to care for a couple hundred bison

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Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Cool

arperry Loc: Miami/Florida

Your story and the photos, so heart-warming. Thank you for sharing.

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

I wouldn't mind a job like that, good photo's and explanation.

Tazzy Loc: Tampa area

Very nice

couch coyote Loc: northern Illinois

So satisfying to work with young animals. What a great job!