• Mar. 4, 2008
The Second Wave.......
First off, I have to note - It's snowing AGAIN today!
The second wave of births has started - last night (I'm sure these ewes all got together and agreed to only give birth when we should all be in bed) Thistle had her lamb - just one small and weak little female. We have to milk the ewe and then feed the baby, but unless something is wrong with her, she should get strong enough to walk around and find the milk supply on her own soon.
Glamour shot of me waiting for the boys to bring a lamb box over - note I am not THAT fluffy, I have a lamb stuffed in my jacket!
Thistle wanted to check on her baby once it was all settled in its box with a heat lamp.
We could tell that "Ellie" the goat was getting very close to kidding, so I stayed up basically all night to check her every 30 minutes, but the stinker waited until this morning.
She had a small but sturdy little doeling (female) that's having no trouble getting up and around. There was another one inside her that was born dead for whatever reason - always sad but it does happen.
We've got several more pregnant does so there will be more little ones like this before long!
The barn cats continue to hang around the heat lamps whenever they can - usually, they can only get in with the triplets because in the other pens, the moms will shoo them out of the pen. (the triplets don't have a mom in with them.) But for whatever reason, Clover tolerates this kitty's new spot to hang out:
What a riot! Clover walks all over the pen like this and the cat just sits up there. I'm sure it's a very comfy spot for a nap!
It's amazing how fast the lambs grow and change - the ones born in February are all eating hay and feed in addition to their milk . Just look how much bigger this lamb's gotten in a couple weeks since this picture was taken!
It seems like we'll have at least a day before any more goats kid, so here's to a good night's sleep!
Comments
• Mar. 4, 2008
Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
The babies are all sooo cute? Why don't the triples have a mom?
And the cats are too funny!
errs
• Mar. 4, 2008
Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
The babies are all sooo cute? Why don't the triples have a mom?
And the cats are too funny!
errs
• Mar. 4, 2008
thanks
Posted by Anonymous
this has made my sad sad day a lot brighter.
ellie's little baby is adorable and smiling. and her little hooves are so cute.
and i wish i could sit around with a little baby lambie stuffed in my jacket!
xoxox
jen
• Mar. 5, 2008
Untitled Comment
Posted by woolwinder
I hope you find time to take a nap. You deserve it. The picture of the cat is a hoot!
• Mar. 5, 2008
Untitled Comment
Posted by Thimbleanna
Oh. How. Cuuuuttttteeee!!! I've told you before, but I sure wish you lived closer -- I'd have to pay up close and personal visits to all your new babies! I love the pic of Thistle checking on her baby -- it must worry those mothers when their babies get taken away. And a new goat baby! What a sweet little face and look at those long ears. And last, the cat on the sheet is hysterical. I can't imagine that the cat tolerates the moving around and stuff -- too, too funny!!!! Thanks so much for sharing all your lovely beasties to those of us who are farm challenged -- hope you can get a little rest!
• Mar. 5, 2008
Untitled Comment
Posted by Danielle
What absolutely adorable pic's today!! They just made me smile :) Here's hoping you had a good nights sleep!
• Mar. 5, 2008
Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Hahahaha!! Clover is very tolerant!
Thanks for letting me know that you survived a colicky baby. She was in a extremely good mood today because I kept her entertained, so the crying was minimal. Tomorrow is a whole new day, though!
www.oiyi.blogspot.com
• Mar. 5, 2008
Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
That cat on the sheep is too funny! How sweet those babies all look. Thanks for visiting my blog and for the pattern link.
• Mar. 6, 2008
Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
I absolutely love the look on the baby goats face!!
Sarah @ Sheep of a Different Color
• Mar. 6, 2008
cute and funny
Posted by missionarymama
Funny cats!
I love the little kid. She looks so soft and happy. Like "yeah! I was just born!"
Hope you get some sleep!
• Mar. 6, 2008
Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
LOVE being kept up to date on the new arrivals! I especially love the picture of the cat on the back! That's GREAT! Hope you're getting some rest!
Janice
• Mar. 7, 2008
Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Oh my goodness I LOVE that picture of the cat all snuggled in, what a hoot. Seriously those pictures of all your animals are just the sweetest. There's nothing like little furry babies. Hope you get some shut eye :)
Hugs - Karen yellowfarmhouse
• Mar. 7, 2008
Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Oh, my you have been busy. Love how good Clover is to let the kitty ride on her. What a sweetheart. Love that picture :)
Hope you can get some rest.
hakucho
