Pollok Country Park is home to around 50 of Scotland’s hairiest cows – and this spring they’re expecting 28 more.
Between taking care of pregnant Highland cows and their newborns, calving season can get hectic for the keepers at the Glasgow park. But they say it’s all worth it.
“It’s a busy time for us, because you’ve got to take care of the cows and make sure they’re in good condition before the calves,” senior stockman Matthew Auld told STV News.
STV NewsHe continued: “And then as soon as the calf is born, it must have the colostrum from the mum for it to survive. So you’ve all these things to consider.
“But there’s nothing better than bringing new life into the world, its a great feeling.”
STV NewsTwo of the park’s newest residents have already been born and keepers believe the next one could come any day now.
Little Alasdair Dubh was born just days ago to his mum Katrine, and he’s her 14th calf. His caretakers say he’s an inquisitive one, “licking everything, sniffing everything.”
STV News“This is their time to figure out the world,” said Melissa Curran, the park’s assistant livestock supervisor.
Pollok Country Park’s award-winning fold of Highland cows are available for the public to visit all year-round.
The park’s now inviting people to come visit their cows and try, if they can, to catch a glimpse of their adorable new arrivals.
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