PHOTOS: Moo-ove over! New calf arrives at Maymont Farm in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond's Maymont Farm has welcomed a new calf into its pastures.

During the month of April, little Maddie -- a 4-month-old copper-colored Irish Dexter heifer -- joined the many other types of livestock Maymont houses on its property.

According to a press release, she was born at Frederick County's Mad Kettle Farm in Dec. 2024.

Maddie, a new Irish Dexter calf, at Maymont Farm in Richmond. (Photo: Maymont/Maymont Farm)

In her short time at Maymont, Maddie has already begun to bond with another Irish Dexter: Hampton, a 6-year-old steer.

“Maddie seems to have adjusted quickly to her forever home at Maymont and our young male steer named Hampton looks happy to have a new companion in the pasture,” said Parke Richeson, president and CEO of Maymont Foundation, in the release. “We are always excited to have young animals at the Farm so the community can experience the different stages in an animal’s life cycle.”

Maddie, a new Irish Dexter calf, at Maymont Farm in Richmond. The black steer pictured with her is Hampton, a 6-year-old Irish Dexter steer. (Photo: Maymont/Maymont Farm)

Maddie, a new Irish Dexter calf, at Maymont Farm in Richmond. The black steer pictured with her is Hampton, a 6-year-old Irish Dexter steer. (Photo: Maymont/Maymont Farm)

Maddie, a new Irish Dexter calf, at Maymont Farm in Richmond. (Photo: Maymont/Maymont Farm)

Maddie, a new Irish Dexter calf, at Maymont Farm. The black steer pictured with her is Hampton, a 6-year-old Irish Dexter steer. (Photo: Maymont Foundation)

Maddie, a new Irish Dexter calf, at Maymont Farm in Richmond. The black steer pictured with her is Hampton, a 6-year-old Irish Dexter steer. (Photo: Maymont/Maymont Farm)

Maddie, a new Irish Dexter calf, at Maymont Farm in Richmond. (Photo: Maymont/Maymont Farm)

Maddie, a new Irish Dexter calf, at Maymont Farm in Richmond. The black steer pictured with her is Hampton, a 6-year-old Irish Dexter steer. (Photo: Maymont/Maymont Farm)

Maddie, a new Irish Dexter calf, at Maymont Farm in Richmond. The black steer pictured with her is Hampton, a 6-year-old Irish Dexter steer. (Photo: Maymont/Maymont Farm)

Maddie, a new Irish Dexter calf, at Maymont Farm in Richmond. The black steer pictured with her is Hampton, a 6-year-old Irish Dexter steer. (Photo: Maymont/Maymont Farm)

The Irish Dexter breed is of particular importance to Maymont. Per the release, the breed was chosen to honor James Dooley, Maymont's original owner, and his Irish heritage.

If you're interested in meeting Maddie or any other animal at Maymont Farm -- including horses, goats, sheep, pigs, alpacas, chickens, ducks and even a Sicilian donkey -- you can visit the property at 1001 Spottswood Road between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. Admission is free and free parking is available.