My mom asked the other day if there was any new life on the farm. That morning was the first morning I had checked to see if I could feel babies moving in my goats. Sure enough, I felt kicking in Pessa, Respa and Luti. Respa is pretty thin so I was wondering if she was really pregnant. I can't imagine she could have more than one baby in there. Most of the others are pretty round or at least filled out more. I think Respa just has a fast metabolism. Every morning she joins the pigs to eat their food instead of eating with the goats. She acts like she's starving. Ok, goats always act like they're starving. I love this picture of Respa and Roxie sharing breakfast.
The first goat kids aren't due until mid March. Hopefully it will warm up by then.
As of yesterday we have a new addition to the farm. As my sister pointed out, this is the first animal in a long time that didn't need a new barn. Meet Lex's little brother, Baxter. Baxter, smile for the camera.
I love his underbite, don't you? He's a happy little guy whose tail only stops wagging when he's sleeping. I got him yesterday from our local SPCA. He'd been there since December and I can't believe no one adopted him sooner. I was told he was a stray and they knew nothing about him. He's approximately 3 years old, housebroken, walks great on a leash, isn't anxious, has a beautiful coat and teeth and a wonderful disposition. He was recently neutered and I hope eventually he'll stop humping Lex. That's the only fault I can find with him so far. He absolutely adores Lex. He follows him everywhere and wants him to play. I haven't figured out what Lex thinks of him yet but sometimes he probably views him like this.
One thing Lex does like about him is he bathes Lex. He will never have dirty ears again. He even licks Lex's sore back legs.
He's a terrier mix of some kind. He looks to have Cairn Terrier maybe? Whatever he is, he's cute and I just love him. Lex will be 13 in April and I'm hoping he'll be a good trainer for Baxter.
As of yesterday we have a new addition to the farm. As my sister pointed out, this is the first animal in a long time that didn't need a new barn. Meet Lex's little brother, Baxter. Baxter, smile for the camera.
He's adorable! Ike would love playing with him. Two tail-waggers.
ReplyDeleteCute new pup. :) and I LOVE the breakfast sharig pic! Lol!
ReplyDeleteAm like you,love that smile....we had a dog (Maude) that had a underbite like that,and everybody wad scared to death of her,and she wad so sweet.....Mike
ReplyDeleteHe is adorable, but how come he can't have his own barn? I mean, hey ... Lex has the house ... Baxter needs a home!!! You are very brave to go to the shelter. I am afraid I'd bring all of them home.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great addition to the family and he will never forget your kindness..
ReplyDeleteNice puppy! I hope to meet him in person one day...Karen, check this out. Have you found any cameras in the field lately? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrxPuk0JefA
ReplyDeleteDon Juan, I hope you get to meet him some day too. That video almost makes me want to drop my GoPro into their pen and see what kind of video I come up with. I just worry they'll destroy the GoPro.
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