New Baby reindeer to my herd

And I think Katya may calf in a few hours - she is a little restless. Shelling peas here!

Both yesterday's babies doing well.

It's easy getting photos of baby Luna as Mischa is happy with me sitting with them both but Eli's calf is more tricky as Eli runs away and I don't want to overly stress her once I know she is okay.
Have a look at Luna's bright blue eyes.

 

OMG what an absolutely beautiful little girl Mischa has had and Luna is a great name. I also hope that yesterdays little one continues to get stronger.

 

Beautiful pictures! The pink areas on Luna are very pink! That is a great name for her!

 

Luna is so very pretty - and such an appropriate name! Blessings on both new arrivals to prosper!

 

Karen I don't post often put follow all the time. Blessings have come your way and I hope you have many more.
You do such a great job raising them all. I know a God is watching over you.
Continued blessings to all the new ones and Mom's.
Happycallie
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WTG Gandalf and Mischa!!

WELCOME, *~LUNA~*!!!
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Such a gorgeous baby!! I hope she stays as pure white as she is now - her coat is amazing!! And glad to hear that Eli and Fynn's little baby girl is doing well now, too!! Has she a name yet, or did I miss it?

OH! Still so many more sweet little ones to come!! Wooo Hooo!! I love Spring!!

 

Lilly, Eli's baby hasn't a name yet. Her mother only joined my herd 2 months ago and the agreement was that if her calf survived (which I am doing my darndest to ensure) them the calf would return to Eli's previous owner. I have asked previous owner if she would like to name her but as yet no response (she doesn't usually name until they start working). The lady is very busy, so I may name her in the meantime and her owner can change her name later if she doesn't like my choice. Suggestions welcome.
As to colour, yes she will stay white her skin pigment is VERY pink (she looks like a soap powder ad), that is until she lays in pooh - which will be a nightmare, she will be a pooh magnet!

As to the rest the boys continue to do the things they usually do but most of my attention is elsewhere.. Boris and Frodo were put in a separate paddock as company for Bruno who is having surgery tomorrow.. Within an hour somebody (guessing Boris) had trashed a water container. Oh the joys of reindeer.


Happycallie, lovely to know you follow my babies too. xx

 

Poor Boris, he gets the blame for everything even if he is the guilty one. He obviously just did not like that water container in HIS paddock Hope young Bruno's surgery goes OK tomorrow. Having "the chop" can not be pleasant

 

BoHoKaren, thanks for the response. You educate me so much about reindeer and ruminants. I must relate a story to you.

I know someone who I see regularly who raises goats, they are also a ruminant. She was telling us about a goat that she lost that had been fine the day before. I mentioned about you and the reindeer mentioning that I don't know goats but it is common to have a reindeer fine for breakfast and gone by dinner. She said that is what happened to her. She was mentioning that her girls were due soon and I asked how she knew. She said they spent time with an entire male, so they are pregnant. Found out recently that they all are, lol.

The only difference I see is that goats seem to be hardier I think, otherwise very similar. Thank you for educating me so I could help her.

 

A bull calf to Katya overnight. Big strong boy.
Ria in labour atm and it looks like Elsa will calf later today.
Watch this space!


Edit... another arrived!
Busy, busy, busy.
So by 8am my second calf of the day, a strong female for Ria - my paddocks are going to be colourful this year.
Elsa has gone "off the boil" but Lotte is now pacing paddocks - so maybe another 2 later today!

 

I just turned my computer on..coffee in hand and always check your thread to see what is going on! CONGRATULATIONS on the
2 newest born to your herd..they are just beautiful! You are one busy, busy lady..but you must be very happy at this point!
I am hoping all continues to go well with mums and babies!

 

Love catching up...with your fabulous work and adorable reindeer. Stunning baby steps and mother video, in such a gorgeous setting! The ambience sounds are so peaceful. Cheers to you all, including your fan base here.

 

Congratulations to Katya and Ria (and to you of course) hope all is well with the newborns. You are certainly getting quite a kindergarten there.

 

Checked in first thing this morning to find two more babies! Photos are so charming. I know it's early to ask, but are you considering Katya's boy for breeding?

Waiting excitedly for more babies! Blessings to you, busy lady!

 

No, I have my hands full with two entire boys trying to kill me during the rut!
Bruno has just come round from his little op - Two Stone lighter

 

LOL

 

LOL!! ...Mischa's baby a 'Pooh magnet'!! Maybe you could call her "Winnie" (the Pooh!) until they give her another name! She is also a 'Winner'!!

Ria's baby's coat is a beautiful color! As are ALL your babies!! And now you have a boy, too! WOW - sooo many wonderful babies!! CONGRATULATIONS for you and the beautiful herd you are so skillfully and lovingly growing!! I (we, all of us!) will always be grateful to your Mom for giving such joy, for you and also to so many of us. She was a very wise woman!! As is her daughter, who also chose wisely.
Thank you for all the joys you have, and are, sharing with us here!!

And moooore babies to come!! - can hardly wait to see the whole 'crop'!! Lol!

P.S. Please give Pookie a biiiig hug from me - I Love that cat!!
What she did (bringing you the mice) was no coincidence...cats c-a-n understand what you are thinking/feeling! I had a very special cat who also could - provable, and in no uncertain terms!
I will always think of her and miss her though she has been gone for years now.
GO POOKIE!

 

Congrats on 2 more babies!!!!! Adorable pics!!!!!!

farmlily3 - I definitely agree with you about cats sensing your feelings, thoughts.

 

Farmlily - Pookie got hugs all night last night as I have spent the last 2 night camped in a caravan in calving paddock with the babies coming thick and fast.
Previous night I couldn't find her at all, despite walking all my acres calling, (maybe she was hunting mice for neighbours!) but last night I found her and she spent the whole night cuddled up to my head. It was lovely. I had to wake her at 5am, I was already dressed, to let her know it was another baby check time!

 

Great start to the Baby Season, 2 girls and 1 boy. Fingers crossed for continued success, thanks for the updates Karen.