Animals
- Pushme-pullyou
Yesterday was the perfect day for horsing around. The sun came out in the morning and warmed things up considerably. After the last few weeks of rotten weather,I had seven equines that looked like nobody loved them. All seven dirty, shaggy equines...
- Houdini Goats
Yesterday was a marathon work day.I went to the barn at 6:30 AM and, except for breakfast and lunch,spent the entire day outside....9 hours! Our weather is still chilly...45 degrees,but compared to what it has been for so long, it feels balmy.The scattered...
- 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...
- Meet The Neighbors
We are quite lucky to have an auto mechanic about a mile from the farm.Lately we have had to use his services more than we'd like.A couple of our vehicles (and a tractor who's tires burned up while haying)have needed new tires.With construction...
- Never Listless On The Farm
I have to admit, I am a "list" gal. Making a list each day and crossing each item off makes me happy. I like to set goals and accomplish them. It gives me a sense of purpose. Since moving to the farm, I have had to change the way I look at my lists....
Animals
A Day Off?
Yesterday was another glorious 60 degree day...
one that made me long for gardening.
Having the day off from farm chores,
(thanks Jim!)
gave me the opportunity to get caught up with a few routine maintenance items...
like trimming hooves (on all 5 equines).
I worked from littlest to biggest....
trimming hooves....
with the necessary supervision, of course....
clipping bridle paths....
and grooming manes and tales...
The mini's had a "butt bath", as a bout of diarrhea had left them both a mess.
Four hours later, the two minis and two ponies were beautiful.
Donnie was quite proud of himself and took the opportunity to pose...
(oh my, what a chubby belly!)
Moonbeam needed little care as I have been keeping after him
thanks to our frequent riding.
I tacked him up and went for another ride.
(By the way, he is the perfect horse for making one's behind look small....
as his is quite large!)
While the horses and I were occupied,
the pigs spent several hours outside in the warm sun.
But as always, they are quite happy to return to the barn for a meal!
I stopped to visit the goats and give them a Ritz cracker treat.
I know this glorious Spring-like weather is just a tease,
but, I have to say....
I sure am enjoying the warmth!
Hope wherever you are...
you are getting a taste of Spring, too!!
Four hours later, the two minis and two ponies were beautiful.
Donnie was quite proud of himself and took the opportunity to pose...
(oh my, what a chubby belly!)
Moonbeam needed little care as I have been keeping after him
thanks to our frequent riding.
I tacked him up and went for another ride.
(By the way, he is the perfect horse for making one's behind look small....
as his is quite large!)
While the horses and I were occupied,
the pigs spent several hours outside in the warm sun.
But as always, they are quite happy to return to the barn for a meal!
I stopped to visit the goats and give them a Ritz cracker treat.
Their favorite treat in all the world...
And as you can see, the turkeys are always with me!
PS...they love Ritz, too, and try their best to steal them out of my hand...
sometimes grabbing a finger instead!
I know this glorious Spring-like weather is just a tease,
but, I have to say....
I sure am enjoying the warmth!
Hope wherever you are...
you are getting a taste of Spring, too!!
- Pushme-pullyou
Yesterday was the perfect day for horsing around. The sun came out in the morning and warmed things up considerably. After the last few weeks of rotten weather,I had seven equines that looked like nobody loved them. All seven dirty, shaggy equines...
- Houdini Goats
Yesterday was a marathon work day.I went to the barn at 6:30 AM and, except for breakfast and lunch,spent the entire day outside....9 hours! Our weather is still chilly...45 degrees,but compared to what it has been for so long, it feels balmy.The scattered...
- 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...
- Meet The Neighbors
We are quite lucky to have an auto mechanic about a mile from the farm.Lately we have had to use his services more than we'd like.A couple of our vehicles (and a tractor who's tires burned up while haying)have needed new tires.With construction...
- Never Listless On The Farm
I have to admit, I am a "list" gal. Making a list each day and crossing each item off makes me happy. I like to set goals and accomplish them. It gives me a sense of purpose. Since moving to the farm, I have had to change the way I look at my lists....