Animals
- Daphne And Sam Come To An Understanding
Yesterday afternoon the dogs and I spent some time cleaning the front pasture. I love being out in the pasture when the equines are out as well. The combination of dogs and equines usually adds up to some fun.Yesterday was no exception. I had just...
- The Moment That I Realized That My Donkeys Are Much Better Looking Than I
Did you have a chance to see the full moon this week?If you did not...I saved one just for you! Isn't that just spectacular?I never tire of looking at the nighttime sky.I am fascinated by the moon and stars and the enormity of what lies beyond.Mind-boggling,...
- Out And About
For weeks now, Daphne and Chloe have lived on a very narrow path from their house to their water and food area.Back and forth all day...refusing to go off the path. Unlike the horses, who trudge through the snow, no matter how deep,these gals will...
- Shooo Fly!
One of my favorite after-dinner things to do on a summer eveningis to take a chair into the donkey pen and sit with the donkeys as the cool of nighttimesettles over us. You've gotta love donkey kisses....these gals are very affectionate! Whe...
- Wild And Wonderful Weekends
To you, reading this blog, it might seem like the everyday routine on the farmis awfully busy.And although you are right, it is busy....there is a sort of rhythm to the work.It is all very quiet, usually calm and completely peaceful tending to daily chores....
Animals
For the Love of Longears
Daphne and Chloe, our donkey gals, have been with us almost four months now,
and I've got to tell you....
I love miniature donkeys!
These two girls are the very bestest of friends....
never going anywhere without the other.
Each morning, they go out to pasture and spend more time investigating than eating.
They head to the horses paddock and barn to nose around.
And if I am out cleaning up manure, they stay right with me.
Incredibly sociable, they seem to just enjoy human interaction
for no other reason than just to snuggle and touch.
The only real stubbornness we experienced was that first week
of trying to establish the going-out-to-pasture routine...
remember this?....
Since that first week, these gals have been so easy to manage.
They seem to understand the routine.
And when I sound the call "In!" they scamper back into their dry lot...
knowing that their breakfast awaits.
They are never aggressive.
The closest thing to any aggressive behavior they display is a little bit of
"horseplay" just between them.
They are tolerant of the dogs and get along fine with the other equines.
New activities like clipping and hoof trimming are reliably easy with Chloe,
and reliably difficult with Daphne.
But all in all, they are just wonderful creatures...
gentle, peaceful, sweet natured, friendly.
And cuter than cute!
I guess you have figured out by now...
I just love them!
And if you come for a farm visit....
you will too!
Believe it or not, there are parts of this country where burros (cousins to these gals)
are shot on sight...as they are thought to be a nuisance.
Don't even get me started!
Hope you have a great weekend!
We have a very busy one planned...
I am catering farm lunch for 20 on Saturday...whew!
(I am spending most of today cooking and baking.)
(I am spending most of today cooking and baking.)
And Sunday will be spent with our kids and Tyler.
And with any luck, this heat wave might just be over for the weekend.
See you Monday with more Tails from the Farm.
- Daphne And Sam Come To An Understanding
Yesterday afternoon the dogs and I spent some time cleaning the front pasture. I love being out in the pasture when the equines are out as well. The combination of dogs and equines usually adds up to some fun.Yesterday was no exception. I had just...
- The Moment That I Realized That My Donkeys Are Much Better Looking Than I
Did you have a chance to see the full moon this week?If you did not...I saved one just for you! Isn't that just spectacular?I never tire of looking at the nighttime sky.I am fascinated by the moon and stars and the enormity of what lies beyond.Mind-boggling,...
- Out And About
For weeks now, Daphne and Chloe have lived on a very narrow path from their house to their water and food area.Back and forth all day...refusing to go off the path. Unlike the horses, who trudge through the snow, no matter how deep,these gals will...
- Shooo Fly!
One of my favorite after-dinner things to do on a summer eveningis to take a chair into the donkey pen and sit with the donkeys as the cool of nighttimesettles over us. You've gotta love donkey kisses....these gals are very affectionate! Whe...
- Wild And Wonderful Weekends
To you, reading this blog, it might seem like the everyday routine on the farmis awfully busy.And although you are right, it is busy....there is a sort of rhythm to the work.It is all very quiet, usually calm and completely peaceful tending to daily chores....