Beautiful Bovines

"Cows are amongst the gentlest of breathing creatures; none show more passionate tenderness to their young when deprived of them; and, in short, I am not ashamed to profess a deep love for these quiet creatures." 
~Thomas de Quincey

Black Baldies

When you cross an Angus cow (below) with a Hereford bull (third photo) you get a beautiful cross that is known as a black baldy (above photo). I think I have to paint one someday soon!

These calves have a little of their daddy's red coloring.

All these photos were taken on my stepfather's brother and sister in law's farm.

They also have chickens. I REALLY want chickens.

These look like Buff Orpingtons.

Mucho sunflowers and basil back at my mother's garden.