Animals
- Tuesday For You....friday For Me!
I can remember as a child my Nana talking of the "Dog Days" of summer.Although I was never quite sure which days were of the canine persuasion...I guessed they were the hot and muggy ones that usually accompanied August. If you asked me now...I'd...
- One Proud Mama
I had 7 well behaved equines yesterday.Not your run of the mill "behaved", but extra-specially well behaved. That's not a statement that I can make on just any old day.No, most days at least one of the herd can be a little uncooperative. Yesterday...
- Two Drunk Donkeys And A Little Sun
It just doesn't get any better than that!Two drunk donkeys on a sunny day. After ten days of solid grey-ness with nary a ray of sunshine in sight,I was fairly blinded yesterday when the sun came out.I felt like a bat that had somehow been locked out...
- Pedi Day
With temps in the low 60's and no rain in sight,yesterday was the perfect day to finish my hoof trimming rounds. Last week Red and Ollie were groomed and trimmed. Yesterday... the Bigs had their turn. First Scarlet who patiently let me trim even the...
- Random Ramblings.....
We all know that Santa has a "Naughty" and "Nice" list.We all hope to be on the "Nice" list,but we all know those who we just know will make it to the "Naughty" list.Right? Well, it's the same around the farm. A few are definitely on the "Naughty"...
Animals
Of Icy Fingers and Pedicures
And so another Friday arrives.
It's been a cold week here on the farm.
Beautiful ice sculptures have formed...
from water being pumped out of the old log cabin's basement.
Frozen pillars dance in a circle around a fountain of frigid spring water.
Icy fingered blades of grass stretched skyward in search of warmth...
It's a morning like this that makes me glad that I made the decision to hire a farrier
to trim hooves on a regular basis.
Hoof trimming is back and knee breaking work.
Hoof trimming used to be a chore that I tackled...
spreading the work out over several days.
This past summer, however, I decided that if I am going to be taking care
of all of these animals for the long haul, I had better save my bones and joints
and hire someone to do the tough stuff.
And so, every eight weeks, our gentle, quiet farrier comes and trims 28 hooves.
I am proud to say that each and every one of my equines stands perfectly still.
What good boys and girls!
Sammy loves the farrier's visits and tries to help.
Actually, he is stealing pieces of hoof (as Leo watches)...
they make such tasty snacks!
Poor Ollie...he gets a little upset when Red is getting his feet done.
He cries for his brother and stands up on his hind feet looking out over the stall wall.
Thank goodness Moonie is there to console him!
Ollie's quite happy when it's finally his turn.
As for the donkeys....
We do the donkeys in their dry lot. It works out much better to not tie them up,
but for me to just hold them and rub their ears while they get their pedicure.
Thus....no pictures.
I am happy to report that they were also well behaved.
All good horses got peppermint treats when they were finished.
No wonder they stand so nicely!
Our weekend will be a quiet one...
I hear the weather is to get a little warmer.
Here's hoping your weekend is restful and rejuvenating!
We'll see you back on Monday with more Tails from the Farm!
PS: Dear Friends.... I was humbled by the amount of comments I received yesterday
with regards to our dear Maddie. She continues to have difficulty carrying her weight
on her hind legs. We will take it one day at a time....lavishing hugs and kisses
and gentle strokes on our old faithful friend.
I will keep you posted.
Your kindness touches our hearts.
Thank you.
PS: Dear Friends.... I was humbled by the amount of comments I received yesterday
with regards to our dear Maddie. She continues to have difficulty carrying her weight
on her hind legs. We will take it one day at a time....lavishing hugs and kisses
and gentle strokes on our old faithful friend.
I will keep you posted.
Your kindness touches our hearts.
Thank you.
- Tuesday For You....friday For Me!
I can remember as a child my Nana talking of the "Dog Days" of summer.Although I was never quite sure which days were of the canine persuasion...I guessed they were the hot and muggy ones that usually accompanied August. If you asked me now...I'd...
- One Proud Mama
I had 7 well behaved equines yesterday.Not your run of the mill "behaved", but extra-specially well behaved. That's not a statement that I can make on just any old day.No, most days at least one of the herd can be a little uncooperative. Yesterday...
- Two Drunk Donkeys And A Little Sun
It just doesn't get any better than that!Two drunk donkeys on a sunny day. After ten days of solid grey-ness with nary a ray of sunshine in sight,I was fairly blinded yesterday when the sun came out.I felt like a bat that had somehow been locked out...
- Pedi Day
With temps in the low 60's and no rain in sight,yesterday was the perfect day to finish my hoof trimming rounds. Last week Red and Ollie were groomed and trimmed. Yesterday... the Bigs had their turn. First Scarlet who patiently let me trim even the...
- Random Ramblings.....
We all know that Santa has a "Naughty" and "Nice" list.We all hope to be on the "Nice" list,but we all know those who we just know will make it to the "Naughty" list.Right? Well, it's the same around the farm. A few are definitely on the "Naughty"...