Barnyard News

It's been a short while since my last farm update, so here's some brief news from the barnyard.

  

Bad Boxcar Betty is all healed up from the coyote attack. The hair on her jaw has completely grown in again, covering up the nasty scars on her face and throat. And, she's back to her Bad Betty self!

  

Leaves from the Hackberry tree seem to be a favorite. Of course, green and fresh off the tree is best, but apparently fallen leaves are acceptable.

  

Callio-Pea is nearly impossible to take photos of. Why? Because this is the view I get, at all times. I'm pretty sure she thinks I need to have vanilla cookies in my pockets at ALL times. Today, sadly, I did not. (They LOVE animal cookie/crackers... I need to pick some up next time I'm at the store.)

  

Meanwhile, Betty eats leaves.

  

"Are you SURE you don't have any cookies? I'm a good goat!"

 

What a sourpuss. Sticking her tongue out at me... hmm.

  

Cute little Lucy, or little red Dexter heifer, is due to have her baby soon. And we are SO EXCITED! Lucy is so small that we actually waited nearly an entire year longer than typical before her first breeding. She's had a bit of a growth spurt, but is still the smallest cow on the farm. And she's just the cutest thing! Lucy's back is about waist high to me, to give you an idea of her size. (And I'm 5'8.)

  

Her round belly is so cute, and now we can see her little pink udder filling (where before, we couldn't even see her udder!) She's getting so FAT!

  

"WHO ARE YOU CALLING FAT!?"

Comments

[doris]

Thanks for the update on all your animals, especially my favorite, Boxcar Betty! Glad you're healed up, too.

[Danielle]

Oh Lucy is so pretty! I love redheads! The goats are adorable too! So glad to hear Betty is fully recovered!

[Shellie Daniel]

Those little Dexters are just the cutest things! I have a hard time imagining how wild they can be--they look so docile. But I remember the pictures you took of Dixie(?) when Alan's dad was trying to milk her. :) So glad naughty Betty is back to her bad self! Love Callio-Pea and her name!

[diane mcvey]

BWAHAHAHA, isn't it great that we can poke fun at our critters, and there's not a thing they can do about it??!! :D Lucy is just precious, and I can't imagine how TINY she is in real life!!! I have GOT to get me some of those Dexters!!!
It was great to see all the pictures, what a joy to come share in your farm life with you via your fabulous photography! OH WHAT FUN! Thank you for sharing with us...it's great to hear how your "kids" are doing!!!
Have a great week, Anna! You bring LOTS of joy to so many people!!!

[Alexis Hilgert]

Thank you for the update!! I love seeing the animals!!!

[Jeanie Young]

As an animal lover I thank you for all the updates. I wish I could share some treats with all your animals. You are blessed to live on a farm and have all those animals to love. I wish you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Jeanie Young, Satellite Beach, Fl.

[janetwmarks]

I am so happy to see your cuties are doing well! And Lucy! Wow!! Where to put the baby?! Glad to hear that you are better too:) HUgs, Janet in NC

[Lisa]

How cute they all are! Thanks for the update. Are you all healed from your caterpillar bite?

[Carla]

These are the pictures i've been waiting for.....so glad to see Betty is healing well and back to her normal self!!! And Calico Pea os just adorable! I can't wait to see pictures of the new baby after he or she arrives! What a cute mommy, such a pretty color!

[Carla]

These pictures are greatly appreciated, i wondered how Betty was doing and so glad she is healed and back to her normal self! Can't wait to see pictures of the new baby!

[Tami McBeain]

Thanks for the farm update, Lucy is so cute, I love her pretty eyes. I would love to come over and feed your babies some vanilla cookies, I love the "where are the cookies?" expression!

[Carol Dee]

Thanks for the barnyard update, it is good to see Betty and Calico Pea are doing so well. Lucy is petite! I am hoping she has a GIRL! Havae a peaceful Sunday.hugs...

[Sharli]

Oh I wish I could bring vanilla cookies to the goats! Thank you for these fun photos - you do such good work, and I can almost hear them expressing the thoughts you've attributed!

[Cindy H.]

Glad that Bad Boxcar Betty is all healed and doing better. I can't get over how tiny little Lucy is...and she has such beautiful coloring! tfs

[Catherine]

I just love to hear about what is going on around the farm. I think I like that more than the stamping news! Glad you are feeling better after your nasty bite. Now go get some cookies for that cute gaot!

Catherine

[Gabi With An Eye]

What a delightful issue of Barnyard News! Your photography is, as usual, sensational. I hope you're feeling 100% back to normal after that nasty caterpillar sting.

[Jan Scholl]

Such beautiful creatures. Wish I could nuzzle them and share a sugar donut. MY son does not have a cow yet but he will before too long. I told him it has to give soy, rice or barley milk with no sugar added. :)

[MicheleP]

With those pretty pointy horns on Lucy's head, I don't think I'd let her hear you say she's fat!