Since we've got 5 babies on the farm right now, how about a little update and current photos?
The oldest of the five babies is Pixie Stix, born October 28, 2010. She's still as cute, and curious as can be! I took this photo this afternoon, after a morning of light rain. She'd been lovin' on the hay bale, next to her mother.
Harry (Dumbo) was next to be born, and joined the herd on the farm November 3, 2010. Once we got him to eat on his own, nothing held him back! He's really grown! I took this photo of him on Wednesday, earlier this week. See his little horns starting to come in? And how the sun has bleached out the tips of his ears! Cute!
Princess was next to deliver her baby, and we were THRILLED when we saw she'd delivered a heifer! Princess Grace (Gracie) was born on November 18, 2010. After years of little bull calves from Princess, it's about time we get her good-looks passed on to a girl! Gracie is adorable, and we love how the sun has bleached her hair to a dark auburn color. I took this photo of Gracie on Wednesday, earlier this week, when the sun was shining so nicely in the late afternoon.
Next to be welcomed to the farm was Riblet. Teeny tiny, but oh so CUTE! Riblet was born on November 29, 2010. He must be a real good eater, because he's growing like a weed! I took this photo of him earlier today, after a morning of light rain. Apparently he's been playing in the mud. You can see his little horn nubs, too.
Last but certainly not least, there's Pixie's Popsicle, born January 11, 2011. I think he hit the ground running, 'cause he certainly doen't quit moving very often! I can't believe how much he has changed in just a few days of life outside his mama! I took this photo this afternoon. He's been enjoying the rain and mud too, I see!
BARNYARD GAME: RIBLET VS POPSICLE
At only five days old Popsicle is already giving Riblet a run for his money. While I was out in the barnyard today, Popsicle initiated a game of headbutting with Riblet.
There was lots of head bonking on the part of Popsicle, and at first it seemed that Riblet wasn't too sure he should be playing with Popsicle. I think Popsicle was taking advantage of the fact that his mother didn't notice he'd wandered away from her!
They moved out of the mud closer to the trees, where the footing was a bit better. Now there was lots of head pushing, and Popsicle was really getting serious!
Riblet of course is much larger, but Popsicle gave it everything he's got!
Riblet didn't have to move much. He's quite a bit bigger than Popsicle, and is probably double his weight. But Popsicle didn't seem to care. He dug into the mud and did lots more head bonking!
Lots of heaving and pushing...and slipping and sliding, on the part of Popsicle. You'll notice Riblet has hardly moved! *grin*
After it was all over, Popsicle looked my way...
Doesn't he look like a little playground tease, sticking his tongue out at me!
"Just wait until your mother hears about this!" I told him... "You're five days old, and already causin' trouble!"
Love it! *grin*