Calf with a Broken Leg

A calf is found in the pasture with a broken leg. Join us as we find a course of treatment and start this little one on the road to recovery.
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[@LaynieFingers]

My grandparents had a farm, and sometime during the 1950s he had a milk cow that broke her leg. The vet said there was nothing they could do for her and to put her down. Grandpa had a different plan... he ended up hoisting her up in a makeshift cradle, and kept her off her feet for around 6 weeks, and not only did she survive, she was fine for years. The vet was shocked...😁

[@chrisferrell1037]

I was thinking the same thing about a hoist. They do it with horses i believe.

[@jaykneegarner2479]

Chris Ferrell that’s very rarely done with horses! Severely Broken legs just don’t end well! Look at the racehorse barbaro for reference. Broke his leg in the Preakness, did surgery to pin, screw and plate everything together, weeks of being in a sling, preventive care to reduce the chances of developing laminitis/founder in the good limbs. Came out of it in ok shape and was being hand walked at one point. They walked into his stall one day and the life was gone from his eyes. He just wasn’t the same horse he had been through the whole ordeal. Turns out he had developed a severe case of laminitis and ended up being euthanized. It’s not generally the fracture that kills horses but supporting leg lameness that takes them out!

[@chrisferrell1037]

@@jaykneegarner2479 ok i was thinking back to when i watched dreamer that was based on a true story. Lol

[@jenniferrageth4576]

Chris

[@annfears1724]

Mama cow 🐄 not having it, cute; calf looks like she is getting stronger in that leg. Loving ❤ the farming 🚜 life ✌

[@diegoclark6832]

Hello Ann how are you doing today.

[@janetdavy4293]

Awwwwww Mama and Baby together. How sweet.

[@diegoclark6832]

Hello Janet how are you doing today.

[@amosmoses8718]

Happy Mother's day Erin, a mother's job never ends with her kids n calves. keep her happy with some grain and good hay, you will win her heart.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you!

[@RR-me2nv]

Great job Mike. Chasing a calf and running from the mom. Never a dull moment on the ranch. Good luck to both of them and to you. And Happy Mother's Day Erin.

[@OurWyomingLife]

You got that right never a dull moment! Thanks for watching.

[@brendafaithlanelane7914]

Prayers for your little bull baby to heal. So precious...

[@diegoclark6832]

Hello Brenda how are you doing today.

[@carlanorth4277]

Happy mother's day Erin

[@diegoclark6832]

Hello Carla how are you doing today.

[@Fireguy1962]

And the project list continues. 🔨

[@OurWyomingLife]

Does it ever end? LOL

[@pamelabennett4792]

You were so gentle with the calf. Yal are amazing!! I pray the mom don't reject him. Please keep us up dated on what happens.

[@5150Lane]

Is there a "cow Olympics" with a fence destroying competition? Your cow would do well in that competition!

[@helengrant6263]

Glad that your ok, I think there should be rancher fence leaping competition, he might win that one.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Made it up and over the fence without hurting myself or my camera! Thanks for watching.

[@sukochilee4770]

@@OurWyomingLife That was impressive. But, how do we know that was you? No video to prove it.

[@Alisha_79]

@@OurWyomingLife So glad you and camera are okay. I admit I was giggling at the broken fences. I was think dang she really got mad. Then when she went for you naughty words came out.

[@RICDirector]

@@OurWyomingLife Saving the camera is the truly impressive bit. Well done!

[@jennych]

That calf is just adorable!

[@OurWyomingLife]

He is for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@tammybaker8577]

HAPPY Mother's day Erin.

[@dianadollar6050]

Great job! Erin.

[@diegoclark6832]

Hello Diana how are you doing today.

[@Lisa-tt9hm]

It's amazing that calves don't break a neck just being born. Poor baby.

[@brandeissports3436]

So sad for the baby. I wish it a speedy healing!

[@OurWyomingLife]

As do I, the plan is now to keep from moving as much as possible. Thanks

[@lindsaylittle6535]

GREAT video,Mike. You and Erin are a great team. Glad you dodged" Locomotive Mom". I have been charged more than once. You find your"feet don't fail me now" move. Take care. Greetings from Minnesota.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thats a good one there! Im gonna remember that line! Stay safe and healthy.

[@Chrisgalin]

Hello from El Paso! My family from MN. Duluth and Ely!

[@hummingbirdlogisticsinc6762]

I feel it for the little guy; please keep us updated about his condition.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Will do Andrew. Thanks for watching.

[@patt4599]

Happy Mother's day Erin....sorry you had to work. But, like we all say a mother's work is never done. Love you guys.

[@diegoclark6832]

Hello Patt how are you doing today.

[@CamaroSS215]

Erin you’re the MVP could of easily said this is my day that I’m celebrated but your unselfishness was on full display a true team player thanks for all that both of you do in the ag community peace and blessings to your family and ranch

[@lidsman2221]

Mom can help with any demolition you need or don't need done on the ranch. Thanks for the video.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Very true whether we need it or not! have a good week.

[@lidsman2221]

@@OurWyomingLife Thank you! I hope you do as well.

[@1herford604]

When we had a calf with a broken leg, our vet said to leave him alone and it would heal on its own, so that's what we did, and it healed by itself without any complications. But his mom stayed with him and the other cows would always have 1 of them by him , when his mom went to get water

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thats pretty much what is happening here, although we want to make sure shes not draggin him around with her. Thanks

[@kristenlane9389]

Erin is the sweetest!! Have up her day to race around for the bull calf!

[@zach_hewitt]

We’re in week four with our heifer calf that had a broken rear leg. She got her cast off last week. Her break was between the knee & fetlock. Thankfully momma isn’t crazy. They should be going back to the herd this week. I think fencing is just a suggestion with crazy momma cows!!

[@OurWyomingLife]

I agree its just a suggestion with her. Talk to ya later Zach.

[@OZARKMEL]

Poor Erin.....unfortunately the farm/ranch ALWAYS comes first! Learned that growing up...you never asked or bought anything in the Spring...that $$ was needed for seed and gas....in the Fall (if harvest was bang on) you might get something you had wanted 6-7 months before! We should all show our Mother's every single day how important and how loved they are....one day doesn't really convey the feelings we have for our Mom's. Pick another day to do some special things for Mom....heck, surprise her once in a while and Mother's Day will go on all year long!

[@PatricesProjects]

Now here's a suggestion that needs lots of attention! As the mother of 6 grown people and one in heaven, I think several, random days of appreciation for mom is a fantastic idea.

[@indicasmama]

We never celebrated mothers or fathers day because everyday was mother & father's day.

[@matthewjohnson147]

My first calf was born on mother day and on my birthday and the cow a had 22 tag number. She was in labor whole day I could not get her to the cow chute so the vet could check to see how she was doing . She become protective over calf before she even had the calf she 10 has been through it many times before but, now she's calmed down. It nice pretty good size healthy bull calf that my Dad and Pastor thought that there was very unlikely chance that calf would make it. I came and checked on it when got home from church seen that were no progress my Dad was fixing to leave then I heard the calf bawling before it was completely out they were both walk within about hour. It definitely mothers day I will never forget.

[@Vincent12]

Mike: Did you have a good Mother’s Day?? Erin: “You made me run”😂

[@sukochilee4770]

One thing about it, your life sure isn't boring!!

[@OurWyomingLife]

That its not!

[@diegoclark6832]

Hello Sukochi how are you doing today.

[@amandabilger2235]

Years ago my boyfriend's Dad built a little trailer that we use to move calves. You can fit 2 in at once if needed, like in the case of twins, and the cow can still see and smell them. Whenever we bring a calf up because it is sick or injured we use that trailer, hooked to the back of a 4 wheeler, and the cow almost always follows us. It sure beats having to chase mom around trying to get her to go where you want.

[@Chrisgalin]

Really good idea! Love it!

[@JesterEric]

I use the quad bike sheep lambing trailer that I have. It has individual compartments for ewes that can be used for calves. The gates are mesh so the cow can see the calf and smell it. It’s similar to the one in this thread. thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/what%E2%80%99s-everyone-use-for-a-lambing-time-leading-out-trailer.210322/

[@debrastreeter6167]

I'd say a little cranky might be understated! Hope the little guy gets to heal up. Glad you are doing all you can for him.

[@diegoclark6832]

Hello Debrah how are you doing today.

[@dottiehildebrand3123]

I love how you treat your animals with respect to keep them happy and there well being the up most concern. I love your channel. What a way to start my day. Thank you. I love seeing your kiddos . They love the bottle babies. God bless you and your family. Stay safe. Be careful if those momma cows a they are dangerous.♥️🇺🇸🌹

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you Dottie. Have a good week.

[@leannemayor5755]

I love your wife , lol she’s a rock star on mums day

[@SylviaAlcatrazz]

maybe she would be happier with a friend as well as her little baby, you could always recruit Bambi as a pen-mate for some "calm" energy haha

[@jilldeschenes6302]

Never knew how fun it would be to watch people work their A*** off! Hats off to taking care of this crazy world called ranching! WoW you have opened my eyes and educated me with humor, and compassion and for that, I thank you.

[@marcelw223]

Mom was not happy with the small 1 bedroom, but she looks more satisfied with the deluxe suite now as long as you don't come near her calf! What a home wrecker! lol Well at least you're putting a new corral system in anyway. As usual great job Mike and Erin!

[@bfd1565]

Poor Erin. Never a dull moment on the ranch and on Mother's day. Oh boy !!! L0L

[@ofield6561]

Great job Mike! I love how compassionate you are!

[@zachashcraft6243]

We had cows in the pasture that was adjacent to the back yard. They kept hoping the fence so we put panels up against the fence on the pasture side, and tied them to the fence posts where we could with baler twine. Worked great, that is until they started into the neighbors yard. 🙄😂

[@levanticat]

I can't believe Mike made you run on Mother's Day, Erin! Hope the little guy makes a full recovery and his momma doesn't bust up too many more fences and gates

[@caspertheghost9999]

Good observation & capture !

[@erwinruiz5717]

Man that little one is strong,keep us posted on his condition please. Great channel.

[@Tomhohenadel]

Erin looks like a movie star with her big sunglasses. You guys are just too cool

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks for watching Tom.

[@g.s.7022]

Great work, you and Eryn are such a well-coordinated couple. It is wonderful to watch you☘️💫💐

[@tammybaker8577]

Great job Erin and Mike. You truly care about your babies.

[@kulsoomahsan4440]

Erin is awesome. Such a trooper. Happy belated mothers day to you, Ms. Erin!

[@katnew4408]

Woww so happy mom didn't get hurt *jumping* those fences, amazing how such a heavy animal can jump a fence, wowww!!

[@OurWyomingLife]

It is amazing that they can jump like that. Have a good week.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Happy Mothers day to you Erin. and this was a good Mother's Day story. uniting them baby and mama. Great video.

[@sarahaugustine4185]

I have wrestled a week old calf. It is amazing how strong they are. Bless you for what you do for your livestock.

[@bettyrickert3358]

Wow that was really something. Erin I’m so sorry this had to happen on Mother’s Day but Happy Mother’s Day anyway. Mike you are a champ you deserve an award for great work. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@robertawestbrooks1650]

Poor little guy, hope you fixed him up 😱😱😱

[@jakelakota3010]

I live in PA and the fields my land backs up to the farmer just got done spraying with manure and God knows what. So I am watching this in Smell-O-Vision

[@darlene72086]

things that could happen usually do happen, Praying for speedy recovery for the baby ! Again Awesome Team Work with You and Erin !!!

[@OurWyomingLife]

I try to be an optimist when I can Darlene. Thanks for watching.

[@jasonmcbride2111]

What a 24 hours you had 💪💪🤘🤘 Best of luck with mean momma & calf . Stay safe & god bless

[@sarahaugustine4185]

So happy we don't have a cow such as this cow here. There is one cow, #12 that is stubborn as heck. I avoid her when I can. I hope the calf recovers as best as he can.

[@nancyely9503]

What a wild day on the ranch! You two are amazing!

[@winchester208]

Hahaha, Mike is such a ladies man. Mothers day and he managed to tick off two moms. Joking, happy mothers day to Erin and all the moms around the world.

[@amandah2490]

Well that's your session in the gym taken care of for today😃

[@wranther]

That sure was in interesting way to enjoy a family's Mother's Day Mike! I wonder how many other mother's could match the kind of way that Erin celebrated her Mother's Day? Happy Gardening! -Bob...

[@joshblick]

Cow breaks through half a dozen fences. First sign of aggression Mike jumps behind a fence for safety rofl

[@Marshall_Weber]

Awesome Video as Always!!!

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Good Morning to Our Wyoming Life 😊

[@RuthJones-iz1ve]

That was quite a day for you and Erin. Won’t forget this Mother’s Day. Hope mom chills out for you. Good luck and God Bless.

[@OurWyomingLife]

I sure was Ruth. Jones. A Mothers Day we wont soon forget. Have a good week.

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers😄😄

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you!

[@brentbernath7257]

we have had a couple broken legs on our farm. what I found that works best is a two litre pepsi bottle, cut both ends off. put it over the leg of the calf and fill with spray foam.. hold till foam sets up.. then in two weeks take off the homemade caste. work good

[@vickyburton2434]

Good morning! I hope your calf heals quickly. Another great vlog. Hope your day is amazing!😍

[@OurWyomingLife]

Morning! Thanks Vicky!

[@melissanebeker936]

We live in Wyoming as well. We were given a calf less than 24 hours old that has a broken leg toward the top . Broken enough to feel it, on his back right leg. He never really got to learn how to use his legs without a break . He was a big calf for a first time momma. He either hit momma’s pelvis or a rock or something when he dropped. The vet said it would heal up by just feeling it. The vet said no pain meds, until they are a few months old because it’s hard on their kidneys. The calf wants to hobble around, but he isn’t wanting to eat much. I’ll have to ask them about that paste. I don’t doubt the calf is hurting.

[@Ellenllee]

Bless you guys for how much you care for your cows :).A great video as always.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks so much

[@indicasmama]

Happy Mother's day Erin. 🌻

[@ibfgarage9365]

Man.... I haven't seen a calf on a trampoline since..... well, its been a while. Haha 😄

[@territn8871]

Hey Erin, hope the rest of your Mother's Day was good and you had an enjoyable day with your sweet family!💐 I can't get over that mom jumping so many fences. Gosh, she must have been madder than a hornet to be corralled and not with her herd, talk about temper tantrums! Just glad she only broke fences and not her own leg unlike her poor baby. Sure hope the little calf heals quickly and is able to walk good. Hope #117 settles down and doesn't escape anymore. She seemed so friendly out in the field but was a turncoat after being pinned up.

[@weeniedogwrangler7096]

Animals always seem to have a gift for timing their injuries or sicknesses on weekends or holidays, or when the vet is out of town. Never seems to fail.

[@hankadamski7249]

Good Morning Mike, Erin and Family. Mike I appreciate Your sense of humor and cool attitude. Amen to You. Love the OWL channel Great Job

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Hank, appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

[@alisonlightner866]

Erin i sure hope you had a great Mother's day, bless your heart. Sir Hops Alot is adorable and I hope and pray he has a speedy recovery. Mike God bless you for all you do

[@OurWyomingLife]

Will pass that along to Erin, and Thanks for watching.

[@patsyjudd2117]

Love that name .sie has a lot

[@cathybrown5293]

Hoping that momma cow has calmed down a bit and that her little calf is doing well. Looking forward to the next update! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, ERIN!!!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Will pass that along to Erin, and we will keep everybody updated Cathy. Have a good week.

[@bossikofarms6504]

You just have to love the Angus attitude. Our moms are the same way.

[@amitgosh5434]

👍Great job. Wish the calf a speedy recovery. 😂😂😂Mama cow doesn't want to be quarantined and needs space. Brilliant

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks, Hope that legs heals up right too. Have a good week.

[@shaunroberts9361]

Good job.

[@ddawg3230]

'Everyone is relatively friendly' LOL xD

[@patshhi4620]

Thank goodness you were able to get a vet today. Happy Belated Mother’s Day Erin!

[@OurWyomingLife]

I was happy about that too. I will pass that along to her too. Thanks for watching.

[@nancysiemion1312]

I just watch the video of the With the broken leg I didn’t watch it all the way through yet but I want to tell you on my ranch I had a calf that had a broken leg and I took some PVC pipe cut it in half and I took some bandage stuff like a stocking and pulled it up and then use female napkin to pad it and I made sure the sharp edges at the tops and bottoms rolled it over like a sock so didn’t cut into his leg send him back out mama and we watched him for a while and he did fantastic guy had working for me I said you better go take that off his leg he had to get on his horse to catch him but it worked good luck on yours enjoy your videos take care be safe

[@philliphightower1924]

A typical ranch wife’s Mother’s Day. This is one of your best videos. I was out of breath too just from watching. Glad the cow didn’t get you down but I did laugh a lot. Add pen repair to your “to do list”. Still chuckling in OK.

[@johnkroll4177]

Happy Mother’s Day to Our Wyoming Life. Humans and cows!!

[@sdelony]

She just helping you take out the old corral

[@OurWyomingLife]

LOL Well, I guess I should appreciate that help? Thanks for pointing that out! LOL

[@michaelsailors7794]

Best of luck to you with that calf. Its tough seeing your investment hurt. And the pain the calf is in. Great video and God bless

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Michael. Have a good week.

[@theechacha]

Hey, you tow are funny even though I'm 2 year's late from seeing this ohhhh by the way Happy Mother's Day 😀

[@camicro99]

Thanks for actually making a video while dealing with that calf. Now you just need to catch your cows and calves jumping on that dangerous trampoline... they are sneaky...

[@TheKaffeeKlatsch]

Don’t you know you’re supposed to bring flowers when mom’s get angry?

[@1caramelle1]

Happy Mothers Day Erin!

[@kellymulcahy450]

Hi hey hay

[@jwjco]

A good video Mike.

[@julieenslow5915]

Ah. Well yes - ranch life as i see it through your lens is definitely never boring. Erin - good job emulating a cow pony. Happy Mother's Day! I think you may want a do-over on Mother's Day - if so i totally back you on that! Or maybe just a dinner out - when dinner out becomes a thing again. Prayers are being offered for Sir Hops A Lot. Cow 117 might not like the prayers i am offering on her behalf - but if she suddenly calms down and pays more attention to Sir Hops A Lot - and he recovers - then she got the best of those prayers! Good job Mike! For the back - from personal experience - cold on the hurting part applied as long as you can tolerate it - at least a half hour - several times in the first 24 hours. Then repeat with a heating pad to replace the ice pack, using several times a day until better or until your temper rivals Cow 117.

[@julieenslow5915]

P. S. I am not a doctor. I am a frequent flyer in the injured back brigade.

[@diegoclark6832]

Hello Julie how are you doing today.

[@earlenepeterson8065]

Happy belated Mother's Day. Every calf is important and vital to ranch finances. I'm glad there is a solutions. Bless you all every day.

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Earlene, and hope you had a good day too. Thanks for watching.

[@ronfontenot4534]

Bravo!!

[@marinamalloy3578]

Bring in a friend for mom. She going to keep going through fences to get back to the herd.

[@sharynbender9162]

g,day from toowoomba queensland australia

[@WPRJersey]

I'm impressed you got mom all the way back to the corrals. Now keeping her there, well good luck. Lol. Great video

[@OurWyomingLife]

Keeping my fingers crossed there for sure. Stay safe.

[@robinwhitlatch4497]

Upset mama moo = freight train on 4 legs. Got real good at run, jump and dive / climb over fence, or onto tractor. 😃 learning to pole vault would have had its advantages at times. 😄

[@Alisha_79]

I nearly had a heart attack when she came for you Mike! My great uncle raises Angus and a pissed off mom put him in ICU for a couple weeks, one eye is still not great 2 years later. Surgeon had never seen such a messed up face. He almost died. He hopped two fences at 79 yrs old and drove a mile home to get my great aunt. Good catch seeing her switch gears!! Poor Erin on Mother's Day!

[@joenoe7885]

Happy late mothers day....your love for the calf is awesome....your the best in my book..

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Joe, I will pass that along to Erin. have a good week.

[@markmortensen4341]

It's amazing you don't have that happen more often! Glad you're showing people what it's like on the ranch good and bad. Some people watching don't understand the hazards as well as the cost as that vet want free especially on a Sunday!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Ranch life isnt always sun shine and roses. Although the smell of roses would be a welcome change sometimes. Thanks for watching.

[@lindajarrett5078]

I see your project list growing with this cow. Feel bad for this little guy but he can still run with his 3 good legs. I see your a fast runner when the cow comes after you. Thank you for this video

[@OurWyomingLife]

You'd have thought I ran track or something in school! Take Care Linda.