Cowboy - It Doesn't Get Better Than This!

[frustratedearthmother]

Congrats on the twin doelings!!.....guess the little pygmy buck didn't do a bang up job for ya?.....

Chester, the little pygmy buck definitely had a height challenge, lol. I never did get around to building him a ramp... But, he will actually father some kids this year. He and a Nigi doe struck up a little, (and I do mean LITTLE), relationship!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Could you please post a couple pics of the journal's namesake and coworker(s)?

Let's see....

Looks kinda lazy doesn't he, lol. But, there have been coyotes close EVERY day lately - even in the day time. Yesterday I had to walk to the back of the pasture because I saw movement back there...can't see that far but it/they were definitely dog sized, greyish critters. They walked the back of the fence line until I headed out that way. When I got out there of course they were gone - but there is a definite game trail on the other side of the fence that goes across the back of my pasture and up one side. The people behind me and to the left of me have let their pastures go wild and the critters are taking definite advantage of the extra cover.

Last night when I was checking on the doe that was about to kid I heard them singing around 2am. I can imagine that's why Cowboy is looking whupped!

I need to get some fresh pics of Maddie...even though a white dog in this mud isn't so pretty right now!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Those kids look precious. That is a great New Years Day gift

Thanks so much!

 

[Baymule]

That IS a Happy New Year gift! What are you going to name them?

 

[Goat Whisperer]

Love all the pics. I forgot you had Kikos! Congratulations on the kids! How do you like the kikos? Cowboy looks great.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

These are my first Kiko cross kids so stay tuned. Conan, the sire, is still a youngster himself...not quite a year old and still growing. I do like these kids though - they're the strong and silent type. First kids I've ever had that I've not heard a single peep out of...none of that silly whining while looking for a teat...no screaming when I pick them up for a cuddle. I like 'em!

Cowboy and Maddie have been working hard lately. Coyotes are too close and too active. Even Gracie, the English Shepherd that lives in the backyard/house, has been chiming in on the warning barks.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

That IS a Happy New Year gift! What are you going to name them?

I'm thinking that I'm going to name them "L" names since their mom is Lucy. Maybe Lacey and Lucky. I have another doe with a L name so I need to be specific with these. They have to not only start with "L", they have to have a 'c' and a 'y' so I can keep them straight in my head. (and my head is a very muddled place, lol!)

 

[Baymule]

I don't follow a naming system. Like everything else I do, it's kinda scattered as the pull of the moon, the direction of the wind and living in the moment moves me.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I’ve been remiss....

Cowboy has been patiently (or not) waiting for kids...

His patience has been rewarded... he is soooo proud of his new moon-spotted Kiko/Nubian buckling!!

Tah Dah!!
Ever on the alert!

 

[Mike CHS]

Happy for you. That first picture of Cowboy needs to be in a "Caption This" contest.