Baby Buffalo

[villages07]

I was cruising by the buffalo pen adjacent to Lake Sumter Landing this afternoon and counted 4 little baby buffalo (calf is the proper term according to Wiki). Awww, so cute.

Hmmmm, what have the big buffalo been up to in the middle of the night (well, after 9pm) when the rest of us were sleeping?

[chelsea24]

I did hear that there were 4 or 5. I haven't had a chance to see them yet, but I'm sure going to over the weekend. I love baby anythings!
http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/babysmiley1f.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[jadebox]

2 or 3 years ago when we had buffalo off of El Camino Real I got to see one being born. It was a great experience. The baby was so cute as it was learning how to use it's legs for the first time.

[ejp52]

Yum,tender buffalo burgers. :joke:

[graciegirl]

I was cruising by the buffalo pen adjacent to Lake Sumter Landing this afternoon and counted 4 little baby buffalo (calf is the proper term according to Wiki). Awww, so cute.

Hmmmm, what have the big buffalo been up to in the middle of the night (well, after 9pm) when the rest of us were sleeping?


AWWWWwww. I wanna see too. >:(

[chelsea24]

Eddie! You quit licking your chops at those Buffalo and stick to lamb! :joke:

[MSNPA]

Stopped by to see the baby buffalos tonight and they are adorable. There are the four at Lake Sumter and there is one at the pen at Parr Drive (near 466).

[jerseygirl008]

When I was down there a few weeks ago, my friend and I had the great honor of being able to see a baby buffalo, probably only 4 hrs. old. So cute. It wouldn't stand and the mother (I think, yes I know - I remember seeing evidence of the birth) kept nudging it to try to get it up. She'd walk away, look back, then eventually mozey on back to the baby and do the same thing all over again. Also, while I was there, got to see two sand cranes with 2 sand crane "chicks"??? That, I was told, was a rare occurrence - many residents don't get to see them up front and personal like that. I feel lucky, oh so lucky. Didn't see an alligator up close and personal but that was okay with me.

[Muncle]

I've been amazed with the sandhill cranes. Before moving here, my concept of a "local" bird was a sparrow or a pigeon. The first time I played Heron golf course, a couple of those things were standing on the tee, just kinda hanging around. I thought when we stopped the carts and got out, they'd vamoose like any wild creature. Instead, the two birds eventually looked at us as if to say "Well, what the :edit: do you want." We waited. They left. We played through. I just love 'em. It's kinda like they own the property and kindly allow us to use it. So dignified!!

[Just Susan]

Barefoot has asked that I post these pics for her...I'm sure she will have some commentary to add when she wakes up in the morning.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj277/lake21brook/Aparil2008Lastshotsofthecottage061.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj277/lake21brook/Aparil2008Lastshotsofthecottage058.jpg

Cool pics Bare.

[renielarson]

How cute and adorable...(both the calf and you ;D)

[jmarkohio]

My wife and I watched the newest baby buffalo being born yesterday morning. I was able to get a ton of photos and Quicktime movies. It was a very interesting experience. Not only watching the birth but the aftercare. Another buffalo pushed the mom away and proceeded to clean up the baby. When mom tried to get near she was chased off. Once baby was cleaned up and on it's feet the surrogate mom walked away. Interesting! I posted a couple of pictures on my .mac web site if your interested.
http://web.mac.com/jmarkohio21/Site/Birth_of_a_Buffalo_In_The_Villages.html

[Donna]

Thanks so much for sharing the great pics..I enjoyed seeing momma http://www.millan.net/minimations/toolminis/buffalo.gif (http://www.millan.net)and baby, and http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/wavesmile.gif (http://www.millan.net)>>>>Barefoot too...

[golfnut]

Those pictures are so cool thanks for sharing bare and jmark.

While we're on the subject of Buffalo, does anyone know how/when they transport the Buffalo from one location to another? Has anyone ever seen it being done?

[njgranny]

Thanks so much for posting the pictures. That is awesome!

[graciegirl]

I've been amazed with the sandhill cranes. Before moving here, my concept of a "local" bird was a sparrow or a pigeon. The first time I played Heron golf course, a couple of those things were standing on the tee, just kinda hanging around. I thought when we stopped the carts and got out, they'd vamoose like any wild creature. Instead, the two birds eventually looked at us as if to say "Well, what the :edit: do you want." We waited. They left. We played through. I just love 'em. It's kinda like they own the property and kindly allow us to use it. So dignified!!


I like them too. I knew nothing about their behavior but I think they are beautiful. In fact I am working on a painting of one right now for our new house in Hadley.

[graciegirl]

OH GIVE ME A HOME WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM.................WHERE THE DEEEERE AND THE ANTELOPE PLAY. WHERE SELDOM IS HEARD A DISCOURAGING WORD, AND THE SKYS ARE NOT CLOUDY ALL DAY..........HOME.........HOOOOOME IN T.V..............

[DickY]

Taken today.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/ryocca/Buffalo/IMG_0315.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/ryocca/Buffalo/IMG_0316.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/ryocca/Buffalo/IMG_0318.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj100/ryocca/Buffalo/IMG_0320.jpg

[Barefoot]

Great pictures DickY! The buffalo pictures we took (kindly posted by Susan on my behalf ... how does everyone but me know how to do that :dontknow: ) were taken on Parr Drive April 20. When we got anywhere close to the baby, the momma buffalo got pretty upset, snorting and pawing. I sure wouldn't want to get between a momma and a baby.

I've also wondered how they move the buffalo from field to field. Do they do it in the middle of the night when everyone is asleep? They must get danger pay if babies are involved.

Buffalo are such a part of TV life. I find it sad that "Buffalo Ridge" is now stores, and not buffalo fields any longer.

[chelsea24]

Great Pics Dicky! Babies, you gotta love'um! :-*

[Rokinronda]

Great pictures!! :#1: awwww I love all the babies!!

[sandybill2]

GREAT PICTURES everyone---Thanks so much for taking time to post them.

[renielarson]

Great song graciegirl....official state song of my homestate, Kansas, and I know it well.

[ouma1938]

Thanks for posting the pictures! If I can't be there to see them in person the pictures are the next best thing. They are sooooo cute.

[punkpup]

I met a couple at The Veranda having lunch the day we left TV (4/23) and they told us that they too had witnessed the miracle of Buffalo birth that very same morning and even though we hadn't seen the event it still felt special.

[F16 1UB]

:bigthumbsup: ;D

Finally found Sadie Mae, Irish Setter pup, some playmates.

[graciegirl]

:bigthumbsup: ;D

Finally found Sadie some playmates.





Is Sadie your pup or your wife? ;D

[Taltarzac]

Cool pictures, DickY!

Guess I am not making it on Shutdown Day. :joke:

[KathieI]

OH GIVE ME A HOME WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM.................WHERE THE DEEEERE AND THE ANTELOPE PLAY. WHERE SELDOM IS HEARD A DISCOURAGING WORD, AND THE SKYS ARE NOT CLOUDY ALL DAY..........HOME.........HOOOOOME IN T.V..............


Is Sadie your pup or your wife?

Gracie, I love you http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/foryou.gif (http://www.millan.net)Your wonderful!! And a great addition to the TOTV family!!

DickY, great pictures. Thanks for sharing. http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/balloons.gif (http://www.millan.net) So glad your enjoying your retirement.

Kathie

[beady]

Saw the babes late yesterday. They are so cute. Mom was very protective until she saw (or maybe smelled ) the carrots I had brought.
I am curious how many buffalo's are actually in TV and how many babies where born this spring.
Anyone know the history of the buffalo here in TV?

[Taltarzac]

Saw the babes late yesterday. They are so cute. Mom was very protective until she saw (or maybe smelled ) the carrots I had brought.
I am curious how many buffalo's are actually in TV and how many babies where born this spring.
Anyone know the history of the buffalo here in TV?


There's this older TOTV string-- https://www.talkofthevillages.com/smf/index.php/topic,1001.0.html

[nONIE]

Baby Buffalo!!!

OH NO! I missed them. Why do these things somehow escape me??? I would have rushed right over to see them. Thankyou so much for posting the pics,such a monumental event for TV.

Eddie, Shame on you for even thinking of Buffalo burgers, and NO lamb for you either! They are baby sheep. NO Babies for human consumption! got it??? >:(

[golfnut]

fumar, I've noticed they move around to different areas every few weeks or so, do you know how/when they move them. I've never heard of anyone actually seeing them being moved. GN

[The Great Fumar]

GOLFNUT
I really don't know how they do it ...........but I have been told not to drive in the golf cart tunnels after midnight...........

only kidding fumar :dontknow: ;D

[beady]

Fumar: thanks for the buffalo history.They must have to move them around to let the grass regrow, they are big eaters and I am sure can "use up" the pasture pretty quickly.

So what if they are a tax right off, I like having them around.

I'll be sure to stay out of the tunnels in the late evening. ::) ::)

[graciegirl]

[quote=golfnut ]
fumar, I've noticed they move around to different areas every few weeks or so, do you know how/when they move them. I've never heard of anyone actually seeing them being moved. GN
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The elves do it sometimes, and sometimes it is the tooth fairy and I also heard St. Joseph does it upside down.

[PJ]

I went over this AM to see the babies, and couldn't find any!!

I saw a few buffalo in 3 different places along 466, got closer on the side streets so I could see better, and saw no babies. If anyone knows where they are, please let us know.

I guess if they move them often, it may be impossible...

[villages07]

PJ,

The group of 4 buffalo calves are in the pen adjacent to Lake Sumter Landing....from 466 go south on Buena Vista...that open field between Old Mill Run and Stillwater Trail.

[PJ]

Thanks V07, I'll try that!

[Ann McLean]

There is a baby in the pen beside Bob Evans..............

[chelsea24]

Next to Bob Evans! :yikes: SOMEBODY RESCUE THAT BABY! :o

[villages07]

While returning from golf and lunch yesterday, we happened by the Buffalo pen at Morse Blvd and 466. A crowd was gathering and, lo and behold, one of the buffalo was giving birth. The whole process, from when we arrived, took about 30 minutes, then we got to watch her clean up the baby, get it on its feet, and do its first sprint. This was so cool!!! Nature at its finest.

I've posted a few pictures below. I have pictures of the actual birth, but, they might be a little too graphic for a public site.

Just after birth, Mama starting to clean up baby:

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/Mama_Clean.jpg

Mama nudging baby to take first steps:

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/mama_nudge.jpg

Baby, with rest of herd cheering on, taking first gallop:

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/baby_gallop.jpg

[twynsmom]

While returning from golf and lunch yesterday, we happened by the Buffalo pen at Morse Blvd and 466. A crowd was gathering and, lo and behold, one of the buffalo was giving birth. The whole process, from when we arrived, took about 30 minutes, then we got to watch her clean up the baby, get it on its feet, and do its first sprint. This was so cool!!! Nature at its finest.

I've posted a few pictures below. I have pictures of the actual birth, but, they might be a little too graphic for a public site.

Just after birth, Mama starting to clean up baby:

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/Mama_Clean.jpg

Mama nudging baby to take first steps:

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/mama_nudge.jpg

Baby, with rest of herd cheering on, taking first gallop:

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/baby_gallop.jpg

[twynsmom]

Very cool photo's Villages07 :#1: Thanks for posting... :bigthumbsup:

[Beltlady]

I hear there were two more PG females in that group at Morris. Watch for them. They should be born soon. I love to see the babies and it seems that like to romp just at dusk, which is probably before bedtime. If you watch closely you can see and hear Mama buffalo talking to the baby. The baby will walk towards the fence and mama will grunt, and baby will stop. I hope we get to keep the buffalos here at The Villages forever.

[Barefoot]

Thanks so much V07, the pictures are awesome. As always, you're the best! Makes me feel like I'm still in The Villages instead of :edit: :edit: :edit: miles away.

[Hyacinth Bucket]

07 I agree with Bare - the pictures are fantastic.

Bare thanks for telling me they were posted on another site.

HB