Alan and I moved Sweet Potato into the barnyard on Sunday, so she could interact with the goats, and have plenty of room to stretch her legs. She also has a new friend in the barnyard, too! Princess's baby, Leia who was born yesterday morning.
She explored the hay bale. Fascinating stuff! She's been eating her bottled milk well. By recommendation of our vet, we're giving her dextrose injections, to help keep her stable while she adjusts to being taken off of her mother's milk. She's not too hip on the injections part of her day.
She hid from me on the far side of the hay, clearly not wanting to be caught. Freedom is a glorious thing!
You can see her little umbilical chord still hanging from her belly. Such a young thing! And you can still see the auction house sticker we haven't been able to get off her yet. It's REALLY stuck. There was a second one on her as well, but we got that one off without too much trouble. The remaining one is not so easy to remove.
...Are YOU my Mother?...
It will be great fun to watch her grow up next to Princess's little Dexter calf. Who, honestly, can almost walk under the belly of Sweet Potato. There's quite a size difference. I will continue to try and get some photos of them together. Leia is still doing a lot of laying and snoozing, but soon enough they will be bouncing around enjoying each other's company.
Life on the farm is full of fun these days, wouldn't you say!?
She's such a pretty girl. Can't wait to see pics of the little ones together!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | December 25, 2012 at 09:21 AM
God, I love reading about your animal farm. The pictures are very good also. You could write a book with all the characters you guys have on your farm. Keep up the good work. Mari
Posted by: Mari Pearson | December 06, 2012 at 07:34 AM
Turn my back for a few days of travel and bam, two new babies! Love their names!
Posted by: Kathy Beaver | December 05, 2012 at 07:25 AM
Congrad,she is to cute...
Posted by: MaryAnn | December 05, 2012 at 04:24 AM
Goo Be Gone? So, did the vet have any ideas on what breed she is? Congrats on Leia! She's a dolly.
Posted by: Shala | December 04, 2012 at 07:12 PM
I love her color! She looks sweet!
Posted by: Sherri D. | December 04, 2012 at 05:48 PM
I am looking forwasrd to seeing Sweet Potato and the newest dexter calf together. :) hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | December 04, 2012 at 03:09 PM
i can't help but think what this cute little thing thinks about all the changes in her short life! she is beautiful, and i wish her a long healthy life on the farm with you and alan. if i don't write before the holidays, have a merry christmas! happy new year too!
Posted by: sherry vogt | December 04, 2012 at 09:16 AM
"It's a wonderful life!", I'd say! Sweet Potato is such an adorable youngun. Looking forward to more photos anytime you have a chance.
Posted by: Jennifer Woodward | December 04, 2012 at 02:58 AM
She is adorable!
Have a nice day!
Hugs from Norway
Posted by: Desiree | December 04, 2012 at 02:37 AM