Gotta love new farm babies! And little cow cows are one of my favorites! After what seemed like forever, Miss Ellie had her little heifer. She is just too darn cute!
First, a flashback to when her Mama was born! Ellie was the first calf born here on the farm. So we were pretty nervous, and sat many freezy hours in the barn waiting for the big moment! When Flossie finally had her it was so exciting! Ellie has always been such a free spirit and is still such an independent thing!
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| And she comes around on the outside! |
Flossie had her hooves full with her little spitfire! Every now and again, she would have to get out the "Hoof of Justice" to keep her in line! Seems like yesterday it was ELLIE running around the barn lot, and now she is a MAMA!
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| Settle down kiddo! |
Ellie is such an excellent mommy to her little Ginger Rose. But dang, how time flies!
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| Mommy Love! |
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| Awww! |
The day Ginger Rose was born I was in town getting a tooth pulled that had broken off the week before, plus a few errands too. Trina and Joy were keeping an eye on Ellie since she was ready to pop any minute! The next thing I know I get a message from Katrina on Facebook that says:
Mom!!
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| Look what just happened! |
Ellie had delivered her baby! All by herself and she looked just as surprised as we did! We were so proud of her since she did such a great job! We rushed back, ( As much as riding with Pud'nin could be called rushing) and when we got there Ellie was still cleaning her little bundle and making the sweetest little noises to her little girl. We call it their " Mommy Moo" and it is just so touching!
Everyone on the farm was excited too, and they were rushing in to see the new arrival! Baelfire was super excited and kept pacing along the fence trying to get a better view, :)
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| Taz says " What do you mean she is RED?!" |
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| What the heck is that?!?! |
After a few false starts, faceplants and total roll overs she was up and nursing, lol Who knew walking was SO hard!? And of course, all babies have to nap in the hay ring!
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| SO soft and fluffy! |
As you can also see in this picture, she is VERY red! So, with so much red we just had to name her Ginger Rose in honor of that beautiful bright color! We are also thinking that she may be polled like her Mama. So yay, no worries with pokey horns or having them removed. :)
Here are a few pictures of the proud Mama and her little bundle! She looks so much like Ellie when she was a baby, down the the little snub nose!
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| Kisses! |
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| More lovies! |
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| Taking a little walk! |
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| What are YOU looking at?! |
Thought I would throw in a few random pictures of things here on the farm too! :)
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| Finally...GREEN! |
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| Myrtle and her brood! |
I think Myrtle was giving me the eye...I know I was not gona push her, if you know Mama Banties..you will understand! They will get your booty on the move!
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| Lazy boy! |
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| Itchy Miley |
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| Baelfire holding food in his mouth for later, lol |
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| Almost open! |
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| Pretty Peony! |
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| Look how nice they are sharing! |
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| Pretty! |
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| Duck, Duck..well Duck, since we don't have a goose! |
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| Breakfast time! |
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| Squirt |
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| Wilbur and Charlotte |
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| Look closely! Taz is reaching high for leaves! |
Well, there you go, a little peek at the newest addition, hopefully I
can get back on track with posting soon. Things have been so crazy here and
with Mom having a harder time these days, finding time to post is difficult. Add in that spring/summer is such a busy time here on the
Backwards Homestead!
But I gotta say, I am LOVING the green! Much
better than the drab brown and white of winter!
Drop a comment and let me
know what you think of little Ginger Rose! See you later, God Bless!
