Fortunately Baby Donkeys Are Waterproof
So far Daphne's baby boy (who still hasn't been given his 'F' name! I've been leaning toward Fernando but haven't quite decided yet) is the only donkey we've had born on the farm this year. That may change very soon, however, since Dolores—who we thought had miscarried during the winter—is now huge. Judging by how much this little guy loves to chase, gnaw on, and generally torment (in a little brother kind of way) his big sister Evie (who doesn't have any interest in playing with him), I know he'll be thrilled if a new playmate shows up.
Want to see more baby donkey cuteness?
Daphne's baby boy (born 7/09)
Evie (born 7/08)
Esmeralda (born 7/08)
Dinky (born 7/07)
© Copyright 2009 FarmgirlFare.com, the longeared foodie farm blog where what started as one little donkey has now turned into six—and if I can get them to start eating the dreaded cactus that is taking over the farm even faster than the donkeys are, I've been told by my hunky farmguy (and resident cactus hater) that a herd of 100 would be more than welcome!
My one year old was sitting on my lap while we looked at your post. She squealed with delight at the donkey. How cute.
ReplyDeleteOh, come on; he looks like a Frankie!
ReplyDeleteFred is nice donkey name, or how about Frank? Frasier? I had a rooster named Frasier a few years ago.
ReplyDeleteI think his name is Freddie.
ReplyDeleteFinneus! (Finn for short.) Also a fan of Felix and Fritz (Fritzy-baby? Very German.)
ReplyDeleteOh, I'd be tempted to dry the little darling off and bring it into the house! SO cute..I look at your blog every time you post and I always say...ahhhh!
ReplyDeleteCome say hi sometime :D
How about Francis, like in the old movie series about a donkey who could talk? (not to be confused with Frances which is a girl's name lol)
ReplyDeleteHe is so adorable. I think I have over dosed on his cuteness. What is it about donkeys? I had a burro when I was young and have never stopped loving these guys.
ReplyDeleteHe does look like Fernando to me.
That will be wonderful if Delores does has a little one! Delores is beautiful!
You have already named him: Fortunato! You can call him Forte for short.
ReplyDeletehe's so cute!! :D I just love his fuzzy little face!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I personally like Fernando, the name "Farnsworth" just popped into my head
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hey Susan...What about a good Irish name like Finnegan? Maybe mama and baby would be a great start to fall needle felting....lucky you with all that cuteness running around...I love how your banner has changed with the seasons...Bravo..Kerry
ReplyDeleteThat little guy is so cute! How about the name Ferdinand? Did you ever read the children's book about Ferdinand the bull that didn't want to fight, but only wanted to sit under his favorite tree and smell the flowers? It was a popular one at our house:)
ReplyDeleteFarley? Felix? Francis? Finn?
ReplyDeleteHi Susan,
ReplyDeletecall him Frederik - after the crown prince of Denmark, to match Liselotte the sheep :-)
i guess most big sisters don't think it's fun playing with younger siblings! although this one is super cute and looks like a fun guy!
ReplyDeletei grew up in the countryside and once knew two donkeys called pernille and rosita. they screamed like mad if they were separated... hope f gets his playmate!
Susan,
ReplyDeleteThank you or officially getting stuck in my head the llama, llama song now henceforth known as the donkey song.
Here's a donkey, there's a donkey, donkey, donkey, Dan.
My suggestion: Fargo
I stumbled upon your blog and am enjoying it!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I am in a peace peace world, where everything is so simple yet so beautiful. Thanks for sharing all those pics with the rest of the world!
ReplyDeleteThere was something in the air that night
ReplyDeleteThe stars were bright
Fernando!
They were shining there for you an me
For liberty
Fernando!
Though I never thought that we could lose, there's no regrets
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend
Fernando.
You have cacti? Aren't you in zone 5?