Our Dexters Become Mums

We weren't quite sure of the dates our two Dexters would be calving, so it was with great surprise when we spotted a small black shape on the grass near Bonnie back on 22 October. One dear little fellow who we have called Charlie.

Proud first-time Mum Bonnie, with Charlie - one day old

Not to be outdone, Bella then produced, with no fuss, nine days later on 31 October while we had visitors, little Clarissa

Bella with Clarissa, one day old

So, Charlie is now just over four weeks old and Clarissa is just three weeks old today. Clarissa is finer and taller than Charlie.

To try to give you an idea of size - remember, the Dexters are three quarter sized cattle. The top of their backs are probably not even chest high.

Jennifer trying to get up close to Charlie who is four weeks old in this photo.