Animal Crackers - Baby It's HOT out there...

It has been another rough week with the goats. I really hate to report that Ashley baby one was just too weak. I keep telling myself that it was a miracle that he survived the 14 hour birthing, but it still guts me when we loose one. Between him being so weak and the heat, it was just too much. I had a few ask if it was normal to have triplets. Yes, in fact Paintbrushes last babies were quads. Quads - Triplets and Twins are all pretty normal. And with normal temps we would never have lost all the babies we have this year. A tragic part of "ranching" and having livestock. But it just totally guts me - I hate it....   But lets move on to happier news.

Scarlet and Rhett have been hot. and weak, but they are doing much better - stronger and Wednesday evening they were actually bouncing around the pen a bit, and looking like "normal" little kids. Made my heart feel so wonderful to watch. I got up early Friday morning to get photos before it got hot -

Scarlet.  She is stunning isn't she. I think she is going to end up a gorgeous, red girl. I think her name is just perfect!

 Now Rhett... hmm... well Isn't there an Actress named Rhett?? Hubby and I have been going nuts trying to figure out who "she" was... you see.... well the Vet Tech is the one that checked off Boy or Girl as the babies were born. I never "peeked" to check for myself that morning. Well You see... Rhett... "he" is a "she"!!!!!! Now we loved him as a boy, but as a GIRL!! WOW, she is stunning with blue eyes and WE CAN KEEP HER! (remember all boys have to go) I tried and tried to get her to get up and come out of their barn for some cuter photos, but she wanted to sleep in.....

 After I took all my photos and went back in, I looked out the window and saw her bouncing around. Figures... But she is still totally gorgeous! I am still checking on them every couple of hours, especially during the hottest part of the day. Hubby says I am just worrying too much, these two are going to be fine, but really do you blame me?

How about a totally healthy little dude?

Louie... Our little 4th of July baby. OH this guy is a little stud in the making. He thinks he is 10 feet tall, and runs the pen. Thinks he runs the pen. We don't tell him differently, it is just too cute to watch him. I have nick named him... Bobby Hill.. LOL do you know who he is? Ok if you do that is funny....  short and stout.

Donkeys...

Mr. Carlos - well this weekend we have a gentleman coming to see him. Him and one other little boy - he wants to purchase two guys to run with his cattle. We are going to miss Carlos and whatever little guy is chosen to go with him. But this is the nature of "raising animals" and OH my these guys are going to have a fabulous new ranch to live at. So I am happy for them, and happy that our overcrowded Frat house will have a little space. I'll let you know who ends up moving on with Carlos next week --

I went over to the Sorority pen to visit the gals...

Lydia... wow she is turning red! And just gorgeous. Her Mom Lacey has a touch of red look to her, but I still can't believe how pretty Lydia's coat is turning. You really can't totally know for sure their coloring until they are a couple of years old, and loose their baby fur.

Her best buddy is Marissa... Look at that face, love those spots. Raffie does make pretty spotted babies doesn't he, well I guess Marissa's Mom gets credit too... she is Pattie, our big spotted female. Guess they make a good pair. Cuz Marissa is a pretty thing!

I looked up and all the other girls had surrounded some fresh hay that "Dad" had just thrown into the pen. MMM yummy... fresh green hay...

and even if they don't "need" it - they get to roam the entire property and have their choice of anything. "Dad" always makes sure to give our Three Standard Stooges breakfast every morning. (the term is lovingly used.. three stooges you know) 

 

Puppies... ok, now this photo looks so sad - the following two photos look so sad. But sometimes things are necessary - even puppy prison. 

You see, now escape over the top of the doorway to their puppy pen. So the gate must remained closed... Look at that pout...  You think this face is sad??? take a look at this one....

Oh I so want to let them both out and just let them have total run of my house! I know be strong - Darn they are cute! Precious is still available... any one interested?

I still let Libbie into the pen :0) She is still feeding them some, not as much, she is weaning them. But she still needs some Mommy time right? About 2 minutes and she is barking to be let out though... Mom is just about ready to let these kids leave her nest. Almost.......

Hope you all have a wonderful Weekend -
HUGS and-