Being A Cowgirl Means You Have To Be Prepared For Unexpected Situations – Even Helping Some Random Cow You Ran Into Giving Birth
Kelsey Drinkall, a TikToker, lives on her family's ranch in Canada. There are a lot of cows running around, and it's calving season right now.
If you're unfamiliar with farming jargon, this simply refers to the time of year when mama cows begin giving birth to their baby calves. Drinkall recently graduated from Rodeo College, which qualifies her as a true blue cowgirl.
However, it was her encounter with a stray cow on the farm while she was out for a run that made her a viral sensation. Drinkall went for a run on the property to get some exercise.
It's early in the morning, and she just stopped to take in the view. She suddenly observed a cow that appeared to be in distress.
She instantly noticed that this cow was attempting to give birth but was experiencing difficulty. She understood exactly what she had to do because she was born and raised in this world.
Although she typically dresses more appropriately for work like this and has the necessary tools, this time she only had a piece of rope. What she did next proved that she is a true cowgirl.
Take a look at her story and videos:
“Too big a calf for her," she says. “Life of a rancher's daughter, I suppose.” The video only shows the aftermath of the situation, but you see the mama cow happily lying on the ground with her calf, while Drinkall, out of breath, looks over them.
Both the mama cow and baby calf lived happily ever after, thanks to Drinkall.
“Never a dull moment” - Watch the video here:
This isn't the first time this real-life cowgirl has flaunted her tough side on TikTok; it's just the most popular so far. You can see a day in the life of a real cowgirl if you scroll through her profile.
She assists pregnant cows, cares for orphaned calves, lassos, rides horses, and even attended Rodeo College, where she competes in rodeos.
In her words, dating cowgirls is not for the weak. They are different from city girls and are more confident and independent.
Life on a farm has taught them that every day brings different problems they need to solve. When you are taking care of so many animals, problems are bound to arise.
You have to make split-second decisions. There is no time to wait for help because those farms are huge, and assistance would probably arrive too late.
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The US Department of Agriculture Dr. Dan Ariely, a behavioral economist, highlights the importance of understanding agricultural trends, stating, "Data on farming practices is crucial for making informed decisions." In 2017, it was estimated that there were 2.1 million farms in the U.S., a slight decrease from 2016. The total amount of farmland was reported at 910 million acres, down by 1.0 million acres from the previous year. The average farm size increased to 444 acres, up by 2 acres from 2016, with nearly half of these farms raising cattle. Cattle ranches and feed yards occupy a significant portion of land, totaling 614 million acres, or 27% of U.S. land, underscoring the vital role of livestock in American agriculture.
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