Introducing our newest herd members

Faith, a chestnut lynx doe

Hope, a fawn cream buck.  That's right, a male named Hope.

Love, a fawn doe

Ray joins the colony

From left: Cherry, Ray, Grace

Ray was neutered three weeks ago.  He is now cage-free and hanging out with all the girls.  Grace, especially, likes having him around.  They snuggle and nap together and chase each other around.

Making oneself comfortable

I cut myself off on the end but Drew said it didn't matter, it was clear I was calling this one a NUT.

Roaming around

Lizzie's three babies are out exploring now and interacting with all three does.  They are trying out hay and greens and water and snuggling with sister Grace and aunt Cherry. (Please excuse my heavy breathing.  Grass season is in full swing and my allergies are, too.)

One week old

Our three little survivors are doing well.  We can't be sure quite yet but it looks like one little black one and two little fawn ones.  I say we can't be sure because Grace looked black as a baby but she is definitely not black!  There was a beautiful little lilac baby that we lost.  It still grieves me at the loss of all those little potential beauties but I'm very glad that we still have these three darlings.

Freak accident causes loss

We lost six of our babies last night to a freak accident due to the torrential downpour.  Water overwhelmed the gutters and flowed into the nest.  We managed to save three.

Three days old

Oscar is all turned around!

Actually, they don't have names.  They are still so new they have tiny black umbilicus nubs on their tummies.  We are hoping for mostly does, of course, but we are just happy that they are all strong and active.

Babies everywhere!

Nine bouncing babies, all apparently healthy and active! At least three different colors.  Lizzie and Antonio did a great job!