Yes, Boomer is going to be OK!

Aside from a slight limp, which the doctor said will subside with time, Boomer is doing much better! He doesn’t even need to keep the leg wrapped anymore, because the doctor wants him to use the leg, so it will get exercise and heal faster.

I wanted to give you an update on Boomers leg, before telling you about what happened this morning. Don’t worry… it’s something wonderful!

When I got to the barn this morning, all the babies were up in arms about what I had said yesterday, regarding the ants. Apparently, when they saw what I wrote about battling and squishing ants, it upset them greatly! Tilly was fit to be tied, because the barn was supposed to be a safe and happy place, where all animals were welcome. She lectured me soundly, regarding our policies to all wildlife, here in the Barnyard. My outburst yesterday had obviously set all the babes nerves on end!

I will be honest in saying that it made me feel downright guilty about all the things I said about ants. Dinky made a point to remind me that I had, indeed, found her inside a boot… and I didn’t squish her or react in anger! Point taken little lady.

Once I apologized for my previous, and apparently, unjustified attack on the ant kingdom, all the babes seemed to come to some form of unspoken agreement on the matter, and the entire clan made a bee line for the barn. Out of curiosity, at their odd behavior, I got up and followed them inside.

When I came through the doorway, into the barn, the whole of the group was huddled around a small box, resting up against the wall. Wondering what all the interest was about, I knelt down and peered inside the box, through a small hole cut into the side. I was taken aback by what I saw…

At first, when I saw the ears, I assumed this was some form of small and unusual bunny. After taking it outside, where the light was better, I discovered that this was no bunny at all!

Laugh if you will, but I am certain that this is some form of Ant/Bunny Hybrid… I know, crazy right? After further examination, I am almost certain that this little thing is more ant than bunny… the ears are really the only big bunny giveaway!

And… when I introduced myself and the babes, the tiny creature visibly relaxed, and then introduced herself…

Ladies and Gentlemen, I wish to introduce you to our newest Barnyard Baby… Lilly!

While I don’t, as of yet, know all of her story, there isn’t a great amount of information that I can give on the adorable little thing. I assure you, however, that I will discover who and what she is, over the weekend. All of us here in the yard plan on spending our time getting to know Lilly, and I’ll fill you in as soon as I know her a bit better.

Have a great weekend everyone… Hugs from all of us, here in the Barnyard!