Asking for Answers

Last year Kizzy had triplets, Peter, Paul and Mary.  It was really hard on her carrying that much baby, and she struggled to keep up with them on our poor quality drought affected pasture.  Besides, she always gets run down raising kids because she give them everything she’s got.

Kizzy with Paul, Mary, and Peter

I decided to give her the year (or forever) off.  She’s gained weight over the winter since I let her and Mary in to eat without the other goats.

Bonnie, Kizzy, Mary

Then I noticed something.

Yep.  It looks to me like she’s making an udder.  Look at that belly!

Here she is with her girl Bonnie.  Bonnie is due May 31st.  I always track all of my goats’ heat cycles, and the last date I have written for Kizzy is January 11, which would make her due June 10th.

Bonnie and Kizzy

It looks to me like there was some unauthorized rhumba dancing going on.  I want to know how this happened.  I never put her with a buck.  The boys never got out.  I don’t have young bucks that could have bred her.  Pretty sure we didn’t miss anything wethering Marley, Myson, Casey and Bud.

Myson and Casey

I have only a few ideas.

1.  Immaculate conception.

Haley

2.  She’s our second false pregnancy.

Annie

3.  She isn’t really pregnant, but is in the habit of making an udder, so she thought she’d be like Minnie and make milk without having kids.

Minnie Pearl

4.  It’s our first through the fence breeding.

Fionn, Marley and Boeris

Well, I have to think the fourth is the most likely answer.  Now I have to ask, who’s the daddy?  I guess for now the answer, my friend, is blowing  in the wind.

Linking to Alphabe-Thursday.  This is the start of round seven for Jenny, and it is my sixth time!  I’m also sharing with Rurality Blog Hop and Thursday Favorite Things.

Pasture Zen

For me, walking outside and looking at nature through my camera  is a form of meditation.  When I walk quietly and carry a big lens, magic can happen.  I achieve a zen state where I am  a part of nature.

You can see the Owlets in tomorrow’s post.

Today, we’re honoring the letter Z with Jenny Matlock for Alphabe-Thursday.  I’m also sharing with Rurality Blog Hop, Thursday’s Favorite Things, and Skywatch Friday.

Yellow Tulip

Another day of sunshine has the goats panting, but the yellow tulips have opened now.  As much as I’ve enjoyed photographing the birds lately, it’s nice to see some flowers blooming!  I also thought I’d join in Chats on the Farmhouse Porch.

1.  How many loads of laundry do you do each week.  Right now, it’s about five.  When I’m kidding though, I’ll do a lot more!

2.  Where do your household pets sleep?  Well, Leo is a house cat.  He sleeps downstairs. Leah, the upstairs kitty sleeps with me.  She is what is known as a “chronic snuffler,” which means she snots, and snorts, and sneezes all night long!  Bob and Snickers go in and out and sleep wherever they want.  Stella is an outdoors dog, and of course the goats, llama, bovine and birds are outside.

3.  What is your favorite thing to listen to as you drive?  For the last seven or eight years, it’s been all country.  Before that I listened to an oldies station.

4.  Do you have a big cleanup when you have company, or are you always ready for guests?  This is embarrassing.  There’s so much more fun things to do, and the dirt and hay and mud just seems to follow me in from the barnyard.  Projects and stuff all over.  I try, but I just can’t keep up.  Really, I try to even meet people outside when they come to buy eggs from me.  Let’s let this be our little secret though, okay?

5.  What’s your favorite breakfast food?  I’m not a big breakfast eater.  I might have some crackers mid-morning. If I really were to pick a favorite breakfast food, however, it would be my Frosted Mini Wheats with goat’s milk.

Linking to Alphabe-Thursday for the letter Y.  I’m also sharing with Rurality Blog Hop and Thursday Favorite Things.