I just wanted to give you updates on a few critters I’ve been talking about. First, I want to show you how my little bovine family is doing. When I walked over the hill, I saw MJ with little Norma Jean.
Norma Jean and MJ
Mom wasn’t too far away, but you can see that the little girl is comfortable with both of the big ones, not just her mom.
Maxine, Norma Jean and MJ
Of course, Maxine is an amazing mom.
Maxine and Norma Jean
She’s getting to be a big strong girl.
Norma Jean
My peacock is still dancing and showing off for the girls, but I’ve actually found one or two eggs from the hens now.
The Canada geese have continued exploring. They’ve actually come up close to the barnyard.
They still have a fence between them and all the domestic critters, but hopefully they are getting more comfortable with me being around.
Finally, my next round of goats are due to have kids on May 12th. Muffin looks ready to give birth today.
Muffin
Helen is getting big.
Helen
Then there are the two young ladies that I’m not sure if they are due the 12th or in June. I’m getting pretty sure that Bonnie is due. You can’t see in this picture, but she is making quite an udder.
Bonnie
Clover I’m just not sure. She’s my young one that I’m concerned about. I’ve already seen goo on her, but I really don’t know. My gut instinct is that she will also have her kid in this round.
Coral
I hope everyone has their kids without problems.
Linking to Thankful Thursday, Farmgirl Friday, Forever Farmgirl Friday, and Friday’s Fences.
Linking to Leap Into Spring Photography Challenge where this week’s theme is green/grass.
May 03, 2012 @ 17:42:23
i just love norma jean w/ mj! talk about size differential! adorable!
May 03, 2012 @ 17:47:55
I think the calves feel safe with him around.
May 03, 2012 @ 17:55:16
As a former goatkeeper, I thank you for posting these photos. They make me nostalgic for days gone by.
Elusive Spring Storm
May 03, 2012 @ 17:58:09
Any time you want to feel nostalgic, you kind find goat here.
May 03, 2012 @ 19:02:45
Your pictures are amazing… so beautiful. I dont think theres one ugly critter on your farm. That Peacock is amazing! So Muffin & my Star are due on the same day… I really hope my Star goes before then… but really its not that far away.
May 03, 2012 @ 21:47:26
Muffin and Helen and Bonnie are all due on the same day. The babies will come when they are ready.
May 03, 2012 @ 19:10:10
Wee! I love that MJ! He’s such a gentle giant! Your peacock is so beautiful! Muffin looks….er….large. hee hee
May 03, 2012 @ 21:47:47
Muffin is huge. I’m hoping she only has two.
May 03, 2012 @ 19:26:38
Muffin looks ready to pop!
May 03, 2012 @ 21:48:06
She is huge. I’m sure she’s ready to get those kids out.
May 03, 2012 @ 19:53:53
Norma Jean is so sweet looking. I Muffin expecting twins??? she is huge!
May 03, 2012 @ 21:48:33
I’m guessing Muffin has two and hoping it isn’t three.
May 03, 2012 @ 20:15:09
Great pic of Norma Jean and MJ :O). and oh my what a great photo of your peacock! ewwww its good :O)
May 03, 2012 @ 21:48:52
That peacock doesn’t have a bad side.
May 03, 2012 @ 20:19:03
Teresa,
I really like the textures you used on these pictures. The Peacock in stunning! Oh Muffin, tell her I am laughing with her. Good shot.
May 03, 2012 @ 21:49:21
Muffin is pretty good natured, and she’s handling the pregnancy well. I’m sure she’ll be glad when they arrive though.
May 03, 2012 @ 20:23:30
ohhhh everyone is just too cute for words. bonnie was my favorite!! and muffin too, i think i really love her name!!
May 03, 2012 @ 21:49:43
Thanks. They are all my favorites.
May 03, 2012 @ 20:27:04
I can’t wait to see Bonnie’s kids! Is Blaze bred this year?
May 03, 2012 @ 21:50:06
Blaze is bred too, but I’m sure she’s not due until June.
May 03, 2012 @ 20:51:01
Love all the pictures, the bovines, the peacock, the geese and the VERY preggo goat girls!
P.S. I made the Peach Pie Cake yesterday and it was a big, big hit! Thanks for the recipe!
May 03, 2012 @ 21:50:56
So glad to hear you liked the cake! I was worried how it would turn out when it was so wet to start with. The girls are getting close!
May 03, 2012 @ 21:00:17
Norma Jean is really getting big! Love that close-up of the peacock too!
May 03, 2012 @ 21:51:27
It’s amazing how fast those babies grow up.
May 03, 2012 @ 21:36:12
Funny your cows and goats have names
We have so many cows we just call them by thier number and thier color of tag (like blue 89)
May 03, 2012 @ 21:51:59
All of my mammals have names. Even some of the birds have names too.
May 03, 2012 @ 23:25:53
Norma Jean looks so cute with MJ – what a pair they make. The peacock is gorgeous.
May 04, 2012 @ 07:12:55
Thanks. MJ does make her look tiny.
May 04, 2012 @ 05:56:37
I love all the goats. The last one (Clover or Coral?) I think is so pretty. I so want to get goats but have to be completely prepared before I do (yeah, right).
May 04, 2012 @ 07:13:32
That is Coral. I don’t think you can ever be truly prepared for goats. They still challenge me all the time.
May 04, 2012 @ 06:24:42
Bonnie is my favorite this week. i love the peacock… such a beautiful bird. i love your photos. so fun. (:
May 04, 2012 @ 07:14:03
Bonnie is a beauty queen, but she’s sweet and unassuming. Her beauty hasn’t gone to her head at all.
May 04, 2012 @ 08:07:29
Wonderful series of photos. Love the peacock.
May 04, 2012 @ 08:43:40
Thanks. The peacock is really a handsome guy, and he loves to show off for the girls.
May 04, 2012 @ 09:03:41
Great photos! You have quite a family there…love the mama and baby photos!
May 04, 2012 @ 09:14:38
Thanks. I try to make sure they are a happy family.
May 04, 2012 @ 09:22:37
I hope all goes well on the 12th and that all the goat mamas are as good as Maxine is!
May 04, 2012 @ 09:53:26
I’m sure they will be good maas. Hopefully we are done with kidding difficulties for the year.
May 04, 2012 @ 10:26:42
Wow! You’ve got such an array of wonderful critters! Great photos!
May 04, 2012 @ 11:13:12
I have a regular petty zoo around here!
May 04, 2012 @ 11:45:26
Great post! That peacock is stunning!!
May 04, 2012 @ 12:10:34
Thanks. He really does like to show off his beautiful colors.
May 04, 2012 @ 14:06:20
I just love all your photos! Can’t wait to see some new baby faces from your girls! =)
May 04, 2012 @ 14:13:09
It won’t be too long now before we have new little kids running around!
May 04, 2012 @ 14:10:59
oh my gosh, i need me some norma jean!!
May 04, 2012 @ 14:13:32
I tell you, that little girl has attitude! She’s just adorable though.
May 04, 2012 @ 15:31:07
I LOVE the peacock shot. Of course, I’m also a sucker for the mama-baby calf love shown by Maxine and Norma Jean.
May 04, 2012 @ 15:59:13
There’s nothing like seeing the mamas with their babies~I don’t care what species!
May 04, 2012 @ 15:43:15
wow!! how neat to read about all your animals!! i loved hearing about your bovines!!
that photo of the peacock is awesome!! such a brilliant blue!!
May 04, 2012 @ 15:59:39
Thanks. I am amazed at all the colors you can find on that one bird.
May 04, 2012 @ 17:27:13
I have such a good time watching your babies grow. When I pass cows, sheep, and horses on my way to and from the house I always wonder if they love their family as you all do. Your pictures are wonderful and I love the names you use. genie
May 04, 2012 @ 17:29:18
Thanks. There are many farmers that do treat their animals like family. Others tend to objectify them because it’s easier to send them to the food supply when they are objects rather than individuals. Personally, I prefer to have my heart broken and know that they’ve been given the best life I could provide for them.
May 04, 2012 @ 22:22:45
What a wonderful menagerie you have! Especially loved seeing the variety of goats and your girls are getting to be “doublewides” aren’t they? Good luck with all the new births. Have you ever posted a photo of a peacock egg? Would love to see one.
May 04, 2012 @ 22:25:27
I’m not sure I have posted a peacock egg. I’ll have to do that.
May 04, 2012 @ 22:27:17
Love all these awesome photos! What a great bunch of animals you have! Do your peacock eggs hatch? I would love to see a baby peacock! The spotted goat is so interesting colored. They all are wonderful!
May 04, 2012 @ 22:29:51
Thanks. It’s been a couple of years since my girls hatched any babies, but I’m going to try and hatch some this year. Hopefully, you’ll get to see some in a month or so.
May 04, 2012 @ 23:38:00
Adorable pictures of the little cow family!
May 04, 2012 @ 23:41:03
They are a happy little family.
May 05, 2012 @ 07:46:09
What amazing photos…you live a life that I can only imagine and it sounds wonderful and fascinating. I’ve only visited farms, but never lived on one. I hope all your lovely animals give birth with no complications…thank you for sharing!
May 05, 2012 @ 08:50:21
Thanks. We’ve already had complications with Coral, but she is recovering. That’s life on the farm~it’s beautiful and fascinating and it can also be heartbreaking.
May 06, 2012 @ 22:16:34
Wow what a beautiful capture of the peacock! Such an adorable bovine family too, glad to read they are doing so well.
May 06, 2012 @ 22:25:51
They are a great little family. Thanks so much for stopping by.
May 11, 2012 @ 14:03:32
I adore that peacock shot! Thanks so much for joining us in the Leap Into Spring Photo Challenge. I’m still playing catch-up and commenting on last week’s entries. Forgive me for being late! If you haven’t already entered our finale giveaway, don’t forget to do so! Have a great day.
May 11, 2012 @ 14:42:08
Thanks for stopping by. Hope you are doing well!