Houdini is growing! But I still haven't measured him... I'm a total slacker, I know! Today I got a great photo of him from the side and plan to put some measurements on it for you, so you can see how LITTLE he really is.
Until then, here he is in all his goofy glory!
Instead of measuring him today, I took these photos of him making faces at me -- ok, so really he was chewing on a stick, but still. As usual, photos will enlarge when clicked on...
He's so CRAZY! And he LOVES to run! He races around the barnyard as fast as he can go. He really thinks he's something else!
We raise Dexter cattle, and Houdini is our first calf of the year. We're thrilled that he's a dun! Better for the pocket book, better for him! You will find more posts about our Dexters in the Dexter Cattle category, on the right.
We also have three goats on the farm. But due to the lack of photos of them, you might not know it. They are the MOST difficult critters to photograph. As soon as I even go near their yard, they come RUNNING. Most photos are of their tails. Occasionally, I'll get one as good as this... pretty sorry portrait, if you ask me! But I guess it tells the story it's meant to tell.
This is Maggie, one of our two Nigerian Dwarf goats. Callio-Pea is our other Nigerian Dwarf, and we also have Boxcar Betty, a Pygmy. They're also crazy as can be. It's good to know that our animals aren't shy about expressing their personality! More goat posts under Goats in the category list.
Happy Monday! *she says with a groan*
ooooo Houdini is SOOOOOOOO gorgeous you could squish him! In a good way of course :D xxxx
Posted by: hello gorgeous | March 01, 2009 at 07:44 AM
I LOVE when you share farm photos... my favorite posts are usually those ones (though I LOVE all the cards and other crafty things too). Thanks for sharing this part of your (farm) life with us!
Posted by: Laura N. | February 25, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Hi Anna ~ thank you SO much for taking all the new farm animal pics!
Houdini is SOOoooo cute ~ how could you not want to grab and kiss that wet nose? :)~
Your one goat ~ Maggie ~ looks like she's getting ready to give you a *GOOSE* up your butt!! LOL
((I even enlarged her pic to see if there were any visible horns on her head. ha!))
Posted by: Robb_eeie | February 24, 2009 at 06:40 PM
Could he be any cuter?! Do you ever kiss his nose? I would...gross, but I would!
Posted by: Danielle | February 24, 2009 at 10:50 AM
Ok I thought Tiny Tim was my favorite of your animals but Houdini has stolen my heart. I just want to scratch that little spot right between his eyes! My cows used to love that. Maybe he will be like a dwarf bull, kind of like the dwarf goats, same as the big ones but littler! That would be so cool if he could stay little can cute forever. Isn't that the way with most baby animals though. Have a great day. Keep the Houdini photos coming. -Moly B
Posted by: Molly B. | February 24, 2009 at 05:39 AM
I love your website! I look it up almost every day to see pictures of the animals. I am in awe of your pictures. I wish my camera (or is it me) could take pictures just as vibrant. I enjoy looking at your cards too but I get excited about the pictures. I am not a big animal person but looking at your site makes me want to have some. Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl E. Fernandez | February 23, 2009 at 08:55 PM
I just wanna HUG Houdini! He looks SOOOOO soft and sweet! When I was 12 I started working @ a livestock auction and my FAVORITE part of it was when they'd let me walk the calves around the pen! They would suck on my fingers and butt me with their little heads...it was the BEST! They were SOOOO soft and sweet!
Posted by: MeShellaBella | February 23, 2009 at 08:47 PM
Oh my gosh! Houdini is such a cute little fellow, thanks for sharing the photos! Now the goat, that's another story. I have a vivid memory of being booted down a flight of steps by a goat (long story). I was in kindergarten and they had lots of animals, including goats. I still remind my mom of that incident, as she was the one who said "go ahead, they won't bother you!" LOL! I am sure your goats are much nicer!
Posted by: Sherry | February 23, 2009 at 07:45 PM
Houdini has the cutest little face! He looks so hugable!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | February 23, 2009 at 07:06 PM
What a great bunch of photos you got! I watched the video again...wow, 102 degress back in Aug. Right now I would settle for half of that in MI. Keep the photos snapping!
Posted by: paula | February 23, 2009 at 05:54 PM
He is soooo cute!!! CUTE CUTE CUTE!!!! What a face!!! :) I am in love!!! ;) Too bad I live in town, and no longer on acerage! hmmmmmm.......
Thanks for the update to the cutie patootie named Houdini!!
Jennik
Posted by: Jenni King | February 23, 2009 at 05:16 PM
Thank you for the Houdini update! I love all the photos from the farm.
Posted by: Erika M | February 23, 2009 at 04:31 PM
I had been wondering about Houdini!!
Wow he's mighty fine and certainly looks like a real character!!
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | February 23, 2009 at 04:26 PM
OMG! He is just THE cutest thing I have ever seen!!!!! I love when you share all the photos of your "family"-I wish I lived near by so I could see them in person....but your gorgeous photos will just have to ;)
Thank you for sharing with us!!! They always bring a smile to both my face and my daughter's!!!
Posted by: Meredith | February 23, 2009 at 03:23 PM
Houdini just keeps getting cuter and cuter. He is quite handsome. That was the first thing that struck me about him when I saw his photos on this post - how handsome he is.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | February 23, 2009 at 02:34 PM
Houdini is so cute he should be starring in a movie or something.
Maybe he thinks he's a dog??? hahahaha
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | February 23, 2009 at 01:10 PM
WHAT is the baby doing chewing on a stick?! He'll break his little teeth! I can just imagine this tiny little bull racing around the barnyard--so cute! Love that sweet face. Too funny that your goats get too close to photograph!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | February 23, 2009 at 12:53 PM
He is just so lovable with that face looking up at you. Thanks for the update.
Posted by: Kathleen | February 23, 2009 at 12:16 PM
Oh, I just love this little calf!!! I just want to give him a great big smooch!! He looks like he's just a fun guy to be around.
Thanks so much for sharing your animal stories with us. I really do appreciate it. It always makes me smile! (except when it's sad news)
Love your blog!!
Lorraine
Posted by: Lorraine Castellon-Rowe | February 23, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Well, couldn't you just squeeze the stuffing right out of him!! OMG, that face is to die for ~ CUTE, CUTE, CUTE!!!! Phenomenal pictures as always :)
Posted by: Dotty | February 23, 2009 at 11:53 AM
What great photo's!!!! Makes me feel like we are a part of the farm too.
Posted by: Mary | February 23, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Anna: Thanks for the Monday morning smiles. Houdini is just so darned cute. He seems like a big puppy. My sister-in-law has a couple of little goats I'm dying to go see, they sound very fun also.
Posted by: Troy Louise | February 23, 2009 at 10:07 AM
I have to admit that this is THE cutest little cow I have ever seen!
I was a bit traumatized by the enormous, gigantic, gargantuan cows that I saw at the state fair last year. For gosh sakes! They were as big as elephants...I mean it. I had only ever seen a more rounded fuzzy looking cow hanging out in a field by the side of the road. I can't remember what these bad boys were for - milk or beef - but their hip bones were taller than me. They really did freak me out...can ya tell?! (And they had humongous eyeballs too!!) Aaahh...if only they could stay young and cute - ain't that the way with all baby animals...and kids? Kidding! hee hee
Posted by: Leigh O'Brien | February 23, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Houdini is so darn cute. Makes you want to give him a big hug. Thanks for sharing your pictures of your farm animals. I do enjoy them.
Posted by: Susan N | February 23, 2009 at 09:46 AM
He is so adorable! I just wanna hug and pet him. If he was mine and hubby wasn't at home, I think I would try to make a house pet outta him. Well, if e could be ptty trained. You are so lucky to live in the country and to have so many animals and they are so lucky to have loving people look after them.
Posted by: inkypaws | February 23, 2009 at 09:35 AM
He has the cutest little kid face doesn't he? These pictures are darling! ~ Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | February 23, 2009 at 09:22 AM
OH MY WORD- Houdini is just too stinkin' cute!!!! I really enjoy seeing the pictures of the animals. I sometimes think "I should buy a farm". But I know there's a lot of stuff that isn't "cute" about it day-in and day-out so the reality part keeps me from acting on that impulse.
Posted by: Kerry from PA | February 23, 2009 at 08:34 AM
I AM IN LOVE...WITH HOUDINI! I SWEAR THAT IS THE CUTEST CALF I HAVE EVER SEEN! I'M SURE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS CONTRIBUTE, BUT HE IS SO ADORABLE...I CAN'T STAND IT! IF I WERE MORE HEALTHY, I SWEAR I WOULD DRIVE DOWN TO TX JUST TO HUG HIM! I'm sure I sound like a psycho, but I love cattle like you love chickens! OMGosh, he is just SO beautiful! Thanks for the great pictures. . . :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | February 23, 2009 at 08:22 AM
Houdini is such a cutie...love the tongue hangin' out. Did he just finish up a round of running? Great pictures!
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hauck | February 23, 2009 at 05:45 AM
Houdini is so adorable! I absolutely love his color:)
Posted by: Linda | February 23, 2009 at 05:42 AM
I have a couple of chicken questions. We also keep chickens, and I was wondering where you order your chicks. We have always used Murrey McMurrey, but I'm sure there are other good ones. Also, we have never had a hen set her eggs. I just thought that trait was bred out of them. How do you get yours to do it? Thanks, Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Marquis | February 23, 2009 at 05:25 AM
Houdini is the cutest little babe. He even can imitate Elvis. har harrr har
Posted by: Beth F | February 23, 2009 at 04:13 AM
I just want to hug up your Houdini. I'm sure he's not as snuggly as he looks in the pictures! And his beautiful coat can't smell as yummy as fuzzy coats look in pictures!
Posted by: Shae | February 22, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Thank you for the wonderful photo's. I needed a nice smile tonight. Our Husky passed away this afternoon and my heart broke into many pieces but your photo's sure helped me feel the love of life again..Thank you..
Posted by: KellyinID | February 22, 2009 at 10:17 PM