Meet Txiki. (pronounced Chickie).
I know! And she is so strong! She is kicking up her heels already.
Gasps of delight from here too. And she is not black she is a dark chocolate brown. And Alex is being a stunning mother. She has not left her baby since she was born and licks her and croons to her constantly. She is besotted.
Plus. And this is the good bit. She does not mind ME doing the same – well not the licking of course but this baby is SO tiny it is impossible not to touch. Alex watches me sternly of course, her head as close as mine to the calf but there is no aggression at all.
Her full name is Hartz Txiki. This means Little Bear in the Basque language. Even though Basque country is in Spain their language is totally different from Spanish. In fact this region is a fascinating study but more on that later. Txiki pronounced Chickie is so easy to say and my mother used to call all her babies chickie or chick too so I love the sound and also how the name looks. I loved having Inaki and his sister involved with the naming. This international life we lead is just marvellous. Here are your pictures – as promised this morning.
The sun is out! Talk to you in the morning!
celi
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68 responses to “It’s a Girl!”
Just a tiny! Oh so dear! Brava Alex!
A devoted mom and a darling new addition. Lovely
Oh, hurray! She is very lovely. 🙂 Thanks for the treat of the extra post today for the update.
Welcome Txiki you little dark chocolate bundle of gorgeousness!
She is a gorgeous baby girl and I just love her name. Great that Alex is being such a good mommy.
Thanks for posting the pics.
Just gorgeous!
LOVE! She is really a little beauty! Love the name.
Such a darling face and long legged too. Her fur is so shiny and looks like it very soft. Good job Alex!
She’s precious! Congratulations to the farmy!
Adorable Baby, Good Mama & I second Misky’s Congratulations to Celi & All at The Farmy. Thank you for the beautiful photos.
Great way to start the birthing season. What a beauty! I would be licking all over her, too, if I was her mama.
Beautiful…and that’s what my pals call me so am pleased to share my nickname with such a stunner!
We love her already!!
She’s just adorable! So glad it all worked out so well!!!!! Sorry I don’t comment more often. I read every day and love your pictures, the farm and animal personalities, and your voice: practical, dreamy, loving, hard working, kind, appreciating beauty in the obvious and the not-so-obvious. Thanks so much.
Yes, along with you and all the rest of the Fellowship, I am madly in love. What a grand name, too. Happy, happy sighs! ❤