Happy Birthday, my wee little ones!!
Exactly 31 days after breeding, Nordic Bonnie Lass gave birth to 6 fat, squirmy babies. Early this morning, I checked the nest that Bonnie had made and even though she had pulled fur for the nest it was still empty. An hour or so later, I checked in on her and saw that she was in the nest delivering babies, so I quietly left. Unlike the dogs, who like you to hold their little paw and give them reassurance, the rabbits do NOT like you to be around when they are kindling. After a few hours passed, I went back into the barn and found Bonnie lounging in her cage. Luckily, I checked when I did, as I found one baby on the wire, thankfully still moving and only a little chilled. I put the baby back in the nest and covered it up. Again, I quietly left the room. Early this afternoon, I peeked in, and it was obvious that Mom was finished birthing……6 fat, sassy babies. The chilled one, is fine.
I have been very fortunate with my bunny mothers. Knock on wood, they have been very attentive, devoted Mom’s. Good work Bonnie!!
Knitting
Wool n’Wine
The temperatures here have been down right balmy! In the evenings after dinner when I have a chance, I like to sit in the yard with a glass of wine to watch the dogs and puppies play.
This weekend I had the opportunity to sit with them one evening…..what a treat! As I watched the dogs, I also worked on Paprika. It is coming right along……..in fact, I hope to be finishing up with it this weekend! It has been such a joy to work on.
I am also working on my DD’s roommate’s scarf. I managed to get all of the Water Lily colorway spun and decided that I would give Susan’s pattern in the new Knitty a try. It is very well written and is nice, easy lace work.
Kudo’s Susan!!!
One of the reasons why it is such a treat to finally get outside with the dogs, is the lack of MUD. Thank Goodness for small pleasures!! One of the curses living in the Mountains, is the very long mud season.
As you can see in this picture of Dora and her brother, there is a layer of straw in the yard. I have found that the straw helps keep the mud that they track into the house at a minimum. It also helps keep their little feet clean. You should see the puppies tear around the yard with the straw flying in every direction…..too funny!!
I’ll be out enjoying the yard again this evening………have to do it now, before those nasty Black Flies make their yearly appearance
~ Enjoy the Day~
The Woolen Rabbit 
Ooooo, they are so tiny. Hope we get a peek as they grow. It’s cold and rainy here so enjoy your balmy spring!
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Wow – your sweater looks practically done! And it ~is~ a great color.
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you just made my day a little bit brighter
I know I can count on you for that
thank you so very much
vi
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Ya know… you are right – that is a fantastic colorway in your handspun. I am really enjoying finishing up the “chocolate mint”. My brain said it was done, but I had only gotten to 2 out of the 6 ounces I bought. Must be getting old or something.
Congrats on the new babies!
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Born on my son, Charlie’s 9th! (Hope she had an easier time of it than I did.) Congrats! 🙂
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OMG, those baby bunnies are so teensy weensy! You’ll keep us updated on their progress, right? Pleeeeeeeeease??
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Nice bunnies! Kudos to you all 🙂
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Congratulations to you and Bonnie on the new litter! I’m still waiting here; love it when new babies arrive!
I remember the black flies; picture an innocent (and ignorant) Southerner’s first year with them in Maine! Great that you’re getting such a lovely Spring and can enjoy it!
Beautiful colors in the knitting; I’m green with knitting envy!
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How DO you do it?! lol. Holy guacamole, you just got to sort of relax after the pups! Hard to believe there are six baby bunnies in that picture. Can’t wait to watch them grow. I think I’ve realized that I don’t need to follow my dream and work to have my own farm! I can just watch yours grow and let you do all the work!! lol! 😉
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Yes’m, the countdown to the pesky blackflies, so we’ve been doing all those outside things, too. Can’t wait to see your bunnies when they get some fuzz on them…they look like little pink sausages. 🙂
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Hi, Kim. I wanted to let you know that I just forwarded an email sent in March to kimscavs @ verizon .net . The only part I will recap here is a big THANK YOU! for the beautiful red scarves and hat that you contributed to the project, and the soap, too! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Generous knitters like you have made the this project overwhelmingly successful.
Lisa
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You are absolutely amazing … so calm and caring in the midst of birthing animals. It’s very touching – really.
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As a hopeful, future owner of two of your doe bunnies…congratulations. I can’t wait to see them grow. Lisa O….Ashland, NH. :)….can’t you hear those black flies, yawning and stretching!!!
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ohmigosh, they are so tiny and hairless – I had to embiggen the photo in order to see them! How cool. Paprika is looking really nice. The scarf is going to be really nice too.
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My neighbor’s French Angora just had 9 wee little ones. More fun to visit them than to care for them.
The scarf looks wonderful!
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Oooo, I’ve been waiting for this post..:) Love the colors for both your works. One is such a warm color and the other is so sweet.
Baby rabbits! I saw a few the other day when I took my dog to the the vet. They look so fragile and delicate. And your puppies look so happy and active! I’m sure they had fun out at the field.
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Woohoo, congratulations on the baby bunnies. You take the best photos 🙂
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Are minds are on the same wave length..i just posted about our beloved blackflies. Congratulations on the baby bunnies. I can’t wait to see future pics. You sure have enough to keep you busy besides knitting. The scarf is gorgeous.
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Oh my goodness…so much going on. Beautiful bunnies and dogs, and wonderfully creative designs. I always enjoy my visits here. Keep up the great work. 🙂
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I remember so well having baby bunnies when I was a kid. Glad that the mud is gone and the pups have a chance to be outside again. All this and knitting too! What a wonderful spring.
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My, you have had alot going on! THe puppies, the bunnies…your knitting…Wow! Of course, I think on of the best things you mention is “three uninterrupted hours” at the yarn shops! How cool is that? Have fun!
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WOWwweeeeeee !! Paprika is stunning ! And the scarf is a dream. How in the ever lovin’ do you DO it all?
Helen
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