Any living creature must bear a name. Especially as cute as a calf. Many will say that it makes no sense to think about such a problem as the name for the animal, whether it be a calf or a chicken. But I want to note that everything is not so simple. Some scientists carried out a number of studies, as a result of which it turned out that if a cow is given a beautiful and sonorous name, then her milk yield increases. So, the process of milk production directly depends on whether your nurse has a name or not. Let's study this sensitive issue in more detail.
Nickname calf. General selection rules
Everyone knows that every person has a name, and the animal must have a nickname. That is the difference. Since ancient times, such a tradition has been led - not to call animals human names. Why? Because all names for man are the names of saints. Calling a child by the name of a saint, we choose a patron who will protect him from all bad things throughout his life. And that means you cannot name an animal in the name of a person. This is considered a great sin. Some pet breeders still abide by this tradition, and some completely ignore it. Therefore, quite often you can meet animals with such nicknames (names) as Borka, Mashka, Glushka, Timoshka and so on.
Nickname selection options
When choosing a name for a calf, you need to pay attention to the nature of the animal, and its appearance, as well as a number of other significant characteristics. For example, the month in which he was born, time of day, weather, and so on. It is good if the nickname of the calf is associated with something or someone.
Another important tip is better if the name of the animal is simple and short enough. This is necessary so that the calf remembers him better, and it will be more convenient for you to call a pet.
Choose a name for the heifer
No wonder the animated hero Captain Vrungel said: “As you call a yacht, it will sail!” That makes sense. Therefore, choosing a nickname for a future cow, think about what qualities it can reward the character of your heifers. Turn on the fantasy, in such a case as choosing a name for a calf, it will come in handy for you, oh.
Among breeders there is such an old tradition that teaches nicknames for girls calves to come up with the same letter as the name of the mother. Suppose that the calving cow is called Nochka, which means that her daughter must also be named with the letter “H”.
Examples of heifers
Many owners of cows prefer not to think too much when choosing a nickname and call them a woman's name, but with minor changes. It can be a crude form of the name or, conversely, affectionate. For example, Zoyka, Varka, Milka or Ksyusha, Nyusha, Anyuta. As already noted above, when choosing a name, you can focus on the time of year, day or month when the heifer was born. It can be - Dawn, Night, Asterisk, T-shirt, April, March and so on. Or, in accordance with the weather - Snowstorm, Snowflake, Blizzard, Cloud, Ice, and the like.
Appearance Name
Another option for choosing a name is based on the appearance of the calf, depending on the color. Here are typical examples: Ryabushka, Chernushka, Burenka, Pestrukh, Belyanka, Ginger, and so on.
Observe the behavior
If you did not immediately christen your newborn pet, but left the choice of a name for later, then how to call it can tell you the behavior of the heifer. There are various options. How do you like: Tikhonya, Skoda, Umka, Frozen, Buyan, Chistyulka (and there are many others)? A sense of humor also does not hurt when choosing a nickname. Those around you will definitely pay attention to the unusual name of your pet and will be interested in the motives of your choice. You must admit that such nicknames of a calf as Bambi, Curly, Murka, Masyanya, Zayka, Meatball, Lyalka, Obzhorka, Bounty and others sound quite original and fun.
What should not be called
There is an opinion that it is better not to call the calf by such names as Zlyuchka, Buyanka, etc. due to the fact that they will behave in accordance with their nickname. They can be aggressive, stubborn and evil. But this is not scientifically proven. Therefore, how to call a calf, decide for yourself. After all, the most important indicator will be the fact that you and your family members personally like the chosen name.
Choose a name for the bull
If you have born a calf boy (goby), then you should adhere to the same tradition described above, only the male gender is called by the name, the first letter of which is the same as that of the father. We give an example. The bull (father )’s name is Buyan, which means that the name for the newborn calf-boy should begin with the letter “B”. Let's think about what to call a bull calf. Fantasy, a sense of humor and the advice of loved ones will be your assistants in this matter.
As in the case of the birth of a heifer, the choice of nickname of calf calves will depend on the same factors. Take a closer look at the newborn calf and, most likely, you will quickly decide what to call it. Here are a few names that are suitable for boy calves. This is Gavryusha, Mars, Saturn, Snickers, Prince, Smurf, Breeze, Bell, Bar and so on.
If you want your goby to grow big and strong, then it’s better not to call him Baby and Baby. This is certainly not a fact, but still a fraction of the probability is present, and your calf can grow weak and not at all big.
Once again, the calf’s nickname should be easy to pronounce so that the animal could be called up without much difficulty. Compare two options. For example, the calf's nickname is March. Try shouting that name as if you want to shout it. Have you tried it? We were convinced that there are no special difficulties. But if your bull’s name is Boniface. Shouting that name is already a lot harder.
So what to call a bull calf to comply with all the rules and recommendations? Scientists have repeatedly argued that for animals the sound of the name is not so much important as the master's voice and intonation. That is why animals will never confuse their owners, even if they will all be called the same. In large villages, livestock owners do not particularly think about how to name a calf. Born in March - will be March, in April - April. But confusion does not arise. Why? Yes, because each animal primarily focuses on the voice of its owner. Nicknames for calves-boys can be the same, but the intonation and voice of the owner can no longer be confused with anyone else.
Funny story
Here is one typical example from the life of livestock breeders. One of the owners of a newborn bull-calf for a long time chose a name for the calf and in the end decided to call him Student. He explained his choice by the fact that after graduating from school with his son, the meat of this bull is useful for the proceeds of the money needed to educate a child at a university. The bull will grow up, he will be handed over for meat, and the proceeds will go to pay for education. But, as usual, all students are usually thin and hungry. So, the goby also was not going to become large and well-fed, and by the right time he could not gain the necessary marketable weight. I had to find finance for education in another way.
To summarize
There are a lot of options for nicknames for newborn calves. But the main thing is still not a combination of sounds in it, but how you will contact the newborn. You need to do this calmly, with love and sincerity, making it clear to him that you are a kind and loving host. And then even the most harmful character of the calf will change, and he will unconditionally trust you. And with such a benevolent attitude, your goby will no longer be so harmful, and the cow will give better milk in larger quantities.