Bird of Prey and a Calf, We Pray

One of the hens caught a mouse today. She had a good head start before any of the other chickens noticed - I think she may have successfully kept it for herself.

Lariat was officially due to have her calf yesterday, but so far, no baby.  She is looking pretty uncomfortable and didn't eat much tonight, so maybe tomorrow. I  check on her at least every hour during my waking hours and have been giving both cows lots of extra TLC.  It's a bit nerve-wracking, being a cow-doula.