While we were gone

Some friends of ours (Israel and Dani) stayed at our place while we were on vacation. Since we were gone for 2 weeks we figured it would be a good idea to have someone look after stuff. We are really appreciative of them staying here and helping us out. But, a few things happened on the farm while we were gone.

First we had two goats have babies (just one each). I think Israel and Dani were a little worried about this and that something bad might happen and they not know what to do. But, the goats did good and had no problems having the babies. Unfortunately they were both boys. We really wanted these babies to be girls so we could keep them but they had other plans. These boys are super cute though.

The first one born was Red Head's baby. She has usually always had two but this year just one. She also always has the biggest babies. His dad is Albi. I am not sure how much he weighed at birth but at one week he weighed 18 pounds. Our others have averaged 7-8 pounds at birth and probably not much more than 10 pounds at a week old. He is a monster and really cute. I wish I could keep him.

A day later our white goat had her baby. This is her second time to have a baby and she still only had one. His dad is Valentino. The baby has markings from his dad, who is half Alpine. The baby has markings like an Alpine goat. I think he is our cutest goat born this year. I really hate to sell him also. It seems like our best ones are always boys.

Also, while we were gone, a snake decide to wander up by the house. Israel texted me to ask if he should kill it. It was a non-poisonous water snake. I told him to go ahead and kill it, I kill most snakes. It was the first time he had killed a snake by himself.

We really appreciate everything they did for us while we were gone. We may have them turned into farmers before too long.