Author Archives: Simon

Baby fits in

Posted on 2 November, 2008 by Simon

The new baby is becoming a member of the group. The others show a careful interest, and Elif is watchfully protective. Elif may be a new mother, but that doesn’t mean that she changes in every respect. As always, she … Continue reading →

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First Steps . . . . . The Video

Posted on 29 October, 2008 by Simon

Press the ‘Play’ button above to see some video. It could take a while to load, so be patient. It’s just a rough cut – no commentary or fancy editing!

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Some baby pictures

Posted on 28 October, 2008 by Simon

A few more cria pictures on our Picasa site Enjoy!

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A baby at last!

Posted on 27 October, 2008 by Simon

After weeks and weeks of wondering where Elif’s baby had got to . . . . Is she really pregnant or just getting amazingly fat? . . . . . This morning, without fuss, she gave birth to a female … Continue reading →

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What day is it?

Posted on 13 September, 2008 by Simon

It really struck me this week, that days have lost their importance. Val said something about a “Monday morning feeling”, and my first reaction was “Is it Monday then?” The routine of our life centres around the various animals – … Continue reading →

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Hunting chickens!

Posted on 5 September, 2008 by Simon
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