Meet our newest edition to our lovebird family, born April 15th. We acquired the parents about a year ago, at that time did not know they were a boy and girl. A couple of months ago, I bought them a big tent for their cage, as they love to snuggle at night. Well, a month ago we saw eggs and then soon after we spotted a naked baby, the size of a golf ball. The parents have been working non-stop since she hatched (actually we are not sure it's a girl but I call her she) and the other day she made her grand appearance.

Thinking of getting a bird ? There are many birds that need your help - Always adopt first
Here are some links to bird rescue facilities:

Wings of love Bird Haven

Feathered Friend Family 

Avian Protection Society

Owning birds are a commitment. They need daily care. Please read about the bird you are thinking of getting before you do to make sure you have the time and resources for them. 

Some things just happen. It started with me signing up to sponsor a goat at Rainbeau Ridge Farms, which meant being there when the goat gave birth. I waited and waited and sure enough the moment I was walking out the door for my husband's 50th surprise party, I received the call Gwen was in labor. So I missed that but when I went to see the babies (all three!) the next day, I fell in love. So in came the goat house, up went the fence, and here came the goats.

Goat are friendly, smart animals. They should be in herds (2 or more), in fact, most livestock should be kept with others. Years ago farmers would often get a goat to keep their horses company. Sometimes when they were racing the next day, the competition would sneak in and steal the goat. This would cause the horse to become very agitated as they do not like to be alone. The horse would often not do well in the race and thus came the term, "get his goat."

I'm looking forward to having these three join our family and I expect they will teach me more than I will them