Animals
- Donkey Lovin', Nosey Littles, And The Magic Of Digital Photography
Yesterday, being Wednesday, was my day to leave the farm for a few hoursand work with people rather than animals.It's a nice little break...mostly nice because it is so little.(I have our friends and neighbors, Jim and Kathy, to thank...because they...
- The Voice
The sun came out yesterday.And though the wind was cold, there was some warmth to the sun's rays...enough to melt the snow. We have at least another week of January-like temperatures,so gardening will have to wait.I planted my sugar peas in small...
- Brighter Days
Before getting to the heart of today's post,I must tell you that I was overwhelmed and humbled by the outpouringof love and sympathy that was bestowed upon me yesterdayover Hickory's passing. From the bottom of my heart....thank you. Today we...
- Donkey Dilemmas
"Oh, Donkey Girls!!!" I say in my sing-songy voice."Come on, Donkey Girls...it's time to come it....."I repeat. If someone heard me they'd think me crazy.I am, I suppose...just a little.But the donkey gals have come to expect that call.And when...
- The Countdown Begins
"May I have your attention please?" says Rod Stewart, our wacky Polish crested Roo."I have an announcement." "This Friday is Sissy and Sally's (our pregnant fainting goats) due date!"Tomorrow!!! These two best friends are both big as barns ! Becky...
Animals
Friday Smiles
For today's post I have a few pictures to share with you...
things that make me smile!
Like... the piggies... they always make me smile.
Yesterday I was doing a little maintenance in the goat pens
and I glanced into the pen where the pigs were grazing, only to see this...
MaryAnn, sound asleep in her pool!
What a place to take a nap.
Ever since Edith's demise,
Tom and Chuck have spent their days following me all over the farm.
This is the scene I see wherever I go...
Just after I snapped these pictures, these two took off running after my gator.
When I am in the garden weeding, they follow me in and stand on my feet.
I think they need a woman (of the turkey variety, however!)
Please send any lonely turkey ladies you might happen to know our way!
Yesterday was grooming day for the Littles.
I trimmed their hooves and clipped them.
For some reason, mini horses hold onto their winter coats forever.
I can't stand to see them hot and uncomfortable,
so Spring haircuts are necessary.
Now that the fur is gone, I am amazed at how svelte these two are.
These two have a tendency to be a little chubby; but right now they look better than ever, I think.
Aren't they handsome?
On the subject of haircuts....
the donkey gals are desperately in need of clipping.
Their long, wooly winter coat is like a shag rug that picks up every bit of dirt and lint.
And donkeys love to roll in the dust,
so they always look a mess!
I have been trying to shave their winter coats off,
but as I have intimated before,
when donkey's don't want to do something....
well, they just don't do it!
I got this much of Daphne clipped and then she decided that was enough of that!
I believe it will "take a village" to finish this job.
And then there's Chloe.
Jeesh!
Maybe by Monday I will have two "coiffed" donkey gals to show you.
And maybe not!
PS.... the tall pink flower in yesterday's post is a Chantilly snapdragon.
Have a wonderful weekend!
We'll be back on Monday with more Tails from the Farm!
- Donkey Lovin', Nosey Littles, And The Magic Of Digital Photography
Yesterday, being Wednesday, was my day to leave the farm for a few hoursand work with people rather than animals.It's a nice little break...mostly nice because it is so little.(I have our friends and neighbors, Jim and Kathy, to thank...because they...
- The Voice
The sun came out yesterday.And though the wind was cold, there was some warmth to the sun's rays...enough to melt the snow. We have at least another week of January-like temperatures,so gardening will have to wait.I planted my sugar peas in small...
- Brighter Days
Before getting to the heart of today's post,I must tell you that I was overwhelmed and humbled by the outpouringof love and sympathy that was bestowed upon me yesterdayover Hickory's passing. From the bottom of my heart....thank you. Today we...
- Donkey Dilemmas
"Oh, Donkey Girls!!!" I say in my sing-songy voice."Come on, Donkey Girls...it's time to come it....."I repeat. If someone heard me they'd think me crazy.I am, I suppose...just a little.But the donkey gals have come to expect that call.And when...
- The Countdown Begins
"May I have your attention please?" says Rod Stewart, our wacky Polish crested Roo."I have an announcement." "This Friday is Sissy and Sally's (our pregnant fainting goats) due date!"Tomorrow!!! These two best friends are both big as barns ! Becky...