This morning, we have the pleasure of welcoming a set of triplets, all boys, into the world. The triplets are from Dot. What an incredible mom she is! It is absolutely the greatest thing watching the babies getting to meet their mother and vice versa. I don't think that will ever get old for me. I love to hear the little baby whimper and watch the momma run to the rescue! One of the little boys was pawing at the ground this afternoon getting it ready for him to take a nap. That is incredible since he was only born hours earlier and yet he knows exactly what to do!
The oldest babies have begun eating grain and the mothers are working to get them weaned. The does are less and less tolerate of being banged on. They do what is necessary but it seems that they are encouraging the babies to eat the grain. Sharing isn't as much of an issue as I would have thought. The mothers allow the babies full choice, once they have had their first few bites, that is.
Our meat bird chicks are coming along nicely, as well. They are eating, eating, eating, absolutely packing it away. They've already lost the feathers twice. They are currently in a feather regrowth period so they are not at their most attractive. But, in a few short weeks, they will look perfect!
So, in a few short weeks, life will be back to the way it was before all the babies. Well, maybe not. Maybe I'll just have to find some other kind of baby to raise. Another goose, duck, ...........
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