That's right. Cow hypochondriac. In case you didn't know, a hypochondriac is someone who thinks that every little physical or mental problem is the result of some big illness. Well, I'm a cow hypochodriac.
I guess I'm scarred. After Lil' Bit, the Jersey heifer, had a whole round of sickness that included Milk Fever(a calcium definciency) and ketosis(expending more energy than one consumes- this nearly killed her). Neither were our fault- it was her post-birth round of sickness.
Whenever one of our cows is not completely herself, I start to worry. I check to see if their ears are cold, and check for trembling. I watch the way they lie down, and carefully note how they walk. I check the level of water, and check to see how full their rumen(sp?) is. I will stay to make sure that they are not walking in circles. It's what I do.
I would guess that I know more about cows than the average person. Actually, I'm sure of it. I'm hardly a vet, but I know a good bit about cows. It's been so hot lately, and milk production has been down. I hope that's why Lil' Bit is less excited about her food- it's hot in there. I'm a cow hypochondriac.
You love your animals, that's all. It's a good thing. Maybe a little psychopathetic, but I don't think you need a shrink or anything.
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