When we got to the meeting spot and saw the precious lambs for the first time, the boys were smiling from ear to ear. The rams, named Burdock and Rain Man, are small with beautiful coloring. Burdock, a dark brown/black, and Rain a tan, were so soft, we couldn't stop petting them. We moved them to our truck and put them in temporary crates stocked with hay we brought from home. They settled into the crates well and immediately started eating. They were happy with the hay and managed to eat almost all of it by the time we arrived back at the farm.
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| Burdock and Rain (Pictures from Buff Country Back Yard Chickens) |
When we got back home, the good hubs and my oldest nephew, Perry, had been preparing the stall for the new arrivals. They cleaned it up nicely and spread a thick coat of bedding so perfect you hated to walk in it. Everything was in order for our new farm friends.
The lambs quickly came out of the crates to examine their new digs. They went straight to their fresh water and more hay. We knew the chickens needed to stay on their own for a few days so we put them in a nice big crate with some corn and a water. They were ready to stretch their legs out a bit and we were able to finally get a good look at them. They are beautiful. I like to say they have "fancy feet" because their feathers stick out all around them. The nephews named the chickens, Jet for the roo and Dotty and Lola for the hens. We thought the names were perfect.
As the evening settles in, our new arrivals are bedded down in their places and getting ready for their first night at Verde Farm. One of the best things about farm life is sharing the experiences with family and today was one of those great days.
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34 comments:
Oh yay! I'm glad you got some chickens. Everyone needs chickens! The lamps are beautiful too! I don't have any of those yet, so i'm a little jealous. ;)
What a fun trip it must have been! After Saturday's fair, I'm ready for some new critters myself!
What a perfect day!! My sister has at least one Shetland.. I want her to take a look at this too. Those horns always intimidate me! :D Your chickens are so very pretty also. There are so many beautiful breeds out there, it just makes my head spin. Come Spring, I will have to use some self-control where chickens are concerned.. lol! Thanks for sharing your newest family members. -Tammy
How nice, what are you going to do with the sheep? Do you spin? Their wool looks like very nice wool.
So nice you had helpers.
It sounds like a wonderful way to spend the day. I'm sure the kids will remember it forever.
What a handsome addition to your farm! Looks like the boys had fun, I know I would! : )
~Andrea~
Looks like some nice additions to your farm.
What a great day!! I've been following both of Nancy's blogs, so I was already familiar with the ram lambs and the gorgeous chickens...I'm so glad you now have some of them.
Nancy in Iowa
Your new arrivals look great! I bet your nephews love helping you!
xo,
annie
What a happy day for everyone (animals) included. I would love a farm. We went to the Topsfield Fair in Massachusetts (oldest agricultural fair in America. ) The cattle, sheep,goats chickens,bunnies were gorgeous. I hope to post later on it.Enjoy all your wonderful animals. Your so lucky.
How exciting! The sheep are so cute looking and I just love how pretty the chickens are! I'm sure the boys loved every minute of that. How great it is that you can share your farm with them! They will remember that the rest of their lives. When I was growing up my uncle had a farm that we would go to when I was a kid. He didn't live there but he had a renter that was a old man who had a horse and buggy. I remember him riding us around in that buggy on the farm. When I got married I didn't want to live in the city. I wanted a lot of land and that is what we have but no critters except 2 dogs and the wild ones that pass through. One day maybe.
Have a Great Day!
Angela
your sheep are lovely....unfortunately mine are not coming.....( paperwork not completed!!!)
What wonderful additions! I would love to have some sheep. Do tell what you will do with them.
I see! Shetlands, how nice. You will have beautiful fiber. I bet you can't wait. I dare your minis. I have never seen any cuter then your little herd. Best of luck. Any help I can give to get you spinning just drop me a line. I must warn you, you will become a fiber addict though.
You must add and bahhhhhhh from Verde Farm as well as oink, cluck and hee haw!!
Oh, I am SO happy that they all made it safe and sound and that you're happy with your new babies! I have to admit, I really miss the boys. ;-)
I'll add a link to your blog on mine. That'll make it easier for me to keep up with 'my' boys...
Oh Amy what a wonderful day you had bringing home your new 'additions'! Your sheep are beautiful...I love the colors and what a lot of wool. Your new chickens are so cute...I love the 'slippers' and their new names suit them. Looks like the boys had a good time. I'll be watching for more pictures when you get the time. Your little farm family just keeps growing! Have a wonderful Tuesday.
Maura :)
Nothing is so much fun, as exposing kids to a new and fascinating experience. Especially if animals are involved! Cute Boys (:
Lucky you!! Your two new sheep look like they've settled in perfectly. That bodes well, don't you think?
Will you be getting ewes?
Your new chickens are beautiful. Don't forget to trim their 'boots' when it snows. It's hard to walk and can be painful if they get packed with snow.
This city girl can only wish to have sheep in her back yard. Love the look on their faces. Do they know their names?!?
~G~
What a wonderful post! Loved the photos and LOVED the story. I laughed out loud about the chickens in the front eating chex mix. It truly beats my story of our handsome Mr. Clyde getting his day at the spa. So cute.
Thanks for the laugh.
Staci
I love your animals, especially the chickens. We had chickens when I was young, I even had a pet chicken, that is until it was given away for Sunday dinner.
Everybody looks great but I think the chickens are especially beautiful.
How fun! Love all your new farm friends.
If we didn't live in Florida, I'd run to get sheep like yours. They are just perfect! The chickens are darling as well. I've been meaning to add Cochins to our flock, maybe next spring.
-Mary
they are so cute amy! can't wait to meet them!
I would absolutely love to spend a day on your farm!!! I'd think I was in farm heaven... I'm happy with our little farm but I would love to have a huge farm with lots of animals and a big barn!
Your new arrivals are very lucky to have landed at beautiful Verde Farm! And in beautiful Fall too! I think you have some great helpers there :)
OOOOO sooo cute ! I just love farm animals, I just love miniture ponies, hereferds and donkeys ! I love your blog and its set up ! Have a great day !
Just darling! And you'll have nice wool to boot! If you do have any interest in the fiber, I'd pull out the shavings and bed on straw. Not as easy to keep clean, but will pick out of their hair...unlike sawdust. Learned that one the hard way ;-).
Sounds like a perfect day Amy and how nice for you to share it with your nephews. How wonderful to make way for new animals, love the feathered footed babes! There is nothing like farm life.
Ohhhh! The wool will be beautiful! Such handsome fellows! (both the boys and the rams :D)
And fresh chicken eggs makes the best baked goods - im envious!
Wow! Those are adorable sheep! The hens are beautiful too. I really want some wooly sheep. They just look so squeezable. Hope everyone is settling in nicely!
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