I thought I'd share a photo of miss Lucy. She's been on the farm for a week now and is settling in just fine. She is brave enough to take cubes right out of our hand now, and I'd say in a week she'll be sniffing around in our pockets for them like Ribeye does. He's such a pest.
Speaking of Ribeye, here he is! He's been out in the bushes getting prickly things caught in his hair. There must have been something worth eating out there, because that's all he's ever concerned about. Mmmm cookies. Mmmm hay. Mmmm chicken food. Mmmm... He loves to eat.
For those of you who might be concerned about Ribeye's fate - don't worry! With a name like Ribeye you'd think he'd be dinner, but he will live out his years happily on the farm as a bull. We will eventually breed him with Lucy and Chick. I think they'll make cute babies! The only thing on our farm that gets eaten by people are chicken eggs. Mmmm farm fresh eggs.
Again, thank you for the updates, I just love seeing your babies, they are ever so sweet!
Posted by: Susan | December 04, 2007 at 05:48 PM
LOL, I'm giggling at Ribeye's name! That is so cute!!! I was laughing so hard I had to explain to hubby what I was laughing about. We came up with all sorts of names you could have for your cows! Some were, Strip, Sirloin & so on, but my favorite was Stew, for Stew Meat!!!
So, I'll have to tell my nieces about this because they name all their cows!
Posted by: Jeana | December 03, 2007 at 08:12 PM
I just knew that you couldn't eat any of your babies! I had been sooooo worried that you were getting too attached to these critters. Eggs are good, no problem eating them! Just don't go introducing me to my steak before I eat it! LOL
Posted by: kathynruss | December 03, 2007 at 03:24 PM
A nice photo of a new grandchild,Ha Ha, for those that dont know, The beef on this farm are Dexters and would indeed be spendy burgers (they are pocket sized beef for smaller farms of course). Grampa Dan
Posted by: DKWight | December 03, 2007 at 12:13 PM
While I'm no longer the raging vegetarian that I was in college, I'm so glad to hear the Ribeye is not his destiny. :)
I have to tell a cow story from when my son was little (about 20 years ago). He announced that he wanted to "race cows". Since his preschooler pronounciations sometimes left something to be desired, we were never sure if he meant raise or race.
Posted by: margaret | December 03, 2007 at 09:15 AM
Aawh...What cuties these are...these 2 are going to make a beutiful family. I love cows...when ever we go traveling I am always taking pics of cows. I have cow mania in my house as well...stuffed cows..wooden cows..even a ceramic cow clock.
Posted by: Ila | December 03, 2007 at 07:57 AM
I just love'em both, Anna! I wasn't worried about Ribeye at all ... you love'em all too much! *wink* These pics just make me grin ... a great big grin for sure!
Posted by: Tex | December 03, 2007 at 03:09 AM
Oh..I always love looking at your furry & feathered family members..and was afraid to ask...so happy to know they are "real" family members! LOL
Thanks for always being inspiring!
Posted by: Sue | December 02, 2007 at 11:00 PM
Oh they are too sweet! I must share...when I was a young-one (grin) I raised a calf that followed me around just like my pooch did. He and my Golden Retriever fought over chasing me around the yard...it was quite hilarious to watch them fight over me. Unfortunately, my baby met his fate and I was told that he was traded! Bad PARENTS! But I still have many happy memories of that bull!
Posted by: Tracy | December 02, 2007 at 10:44 PM
Aren't they just the cutest?!?!
Posted by: Beth M | December 02, 2007 at 08:46 PM
The pictures are amazing Anna, Jennifer :)
Posted by: Jennifer | December 02, 2007 at 08:14 PM
When I look at cows I thank God for Ribeye...its my favorite cut. My sister lives in NY and she sent me pictures of cows that are colored like Oreo cookies..It was the coolest thing to see. She had no idea what kind they were...Hm...
Posted by: Lisa Banks | December 02, 2007 at 07:11 PM
Lucy and Ribeye are adorable. I love cows, especially cute ones like these. Great photos, BTW. -Molly B
Posted by: Molly B | December 02, 2007 at 05:23 PM
Ribeye is SO adorable! I think I need to resume being a vegetarian again...
Posted by: Crafty Math Chick | December 02, 2007 at 12:00 PM
Oh I am so glad you said that you don't eat your animals! If I had to raise farm animals, I would be just like you and treat them so sweetly, that I would just have to become a vegetarian! Lucy is a beauty!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | December 02, 2007 at 11:29 AM
Oh*so* beautiful* bovines! They are adorable...so glad they are doing well! I'm sure Ribeye will make a fine father, and it's great to know he's for breeding only! (and for loving on!) Thanks for the farm news, I just love your critters! :)
Posted by: diane mcvey | December 02, 2007 at 09:36 AM
Lucy's color is so pretty! She looks so sweet. My mom's horses have their fuzzy winter coats and the filly is so cute with all that fuzz!
So glad Ribeye is not going to be lunch!
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | December 02, 2007 at 09:11 AM
Lucy is a sweetie!
Hugs
Julie
Posted by: Julie Phillips | December 02, 2007 at 08:30 AM
I just love cows. Always have. Yours are very photogenic. :)
Posted by: Debra | December 02, 2007 at 06:36 AM
What sweet babies! And what are you doing complaining about them begging for food? You and Allan are the ones that make them the little monsters they are!! LOLOL
Posted by: Karrie Baker | December 02, 2007 at 05:18 AM
OMG Lucy is beautiful. What a face and her color. Neato. My middle name is Lucille so I kind of like Lucy. hehe
Posted by: ~liz | December 02, 2007 at 01:14 AM
Oh, they have such cute faces! I think you're right...they will have cute babies :) Thanks for the animal updates, I enjoy them a lot!
Posted by: Dotty | December 01, 2007 at 11:56 PM