I took several pictures earlier this week to tell the story of the drought we're experiencing here in North Texas. Then I decided I didn't want to write about something so depressing today. We'll save that pictorial essay for next week, OK?
Today, I'll just share some random pics of the beasties in all their beastly glory.
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| Ricky is a sorrel-and-white pony x miniature horse cross. Easy to see why the vet calls him "flashy"! |
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| Stampede! Mom came out the door. Maybe she has treats! |
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Umm, where exactly ARE the treats? |
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| Rowdy the pygmy goat had a severe case of bloat last week. Using a turkey baster, I drenched him with baking soda/water, massaged his tummy and gave him Prevail to help with the pain. When his breathing became labored and he didn't want to stand up, I was afraid I was going to have to put a needle in his rumen to expel the gas built up. Luckily the other ministrations worked and, after a few days, he was back to his (fairly) sweet self. |
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| Back to eating normally, with a little grain mixed with baking soda for breakfast. |
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| Lucy insisted on a picture too. Notice the elongated, horizontal pupils of her eyes. This is normal for goat eyes. |
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| A few of the chickens looking for their corn and scratch grains treat scattered in their chicken yard. |
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| 2 of the 3 guineas - both males |
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| Another shot of the guineas, who don't get much face time in photos. |
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| This is a little hummingbird taking a rest outside my office window. I rarely get to see them so still! |
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| Ginger is quite worried that, even though I've just given her a treat, I might steal her duck egg - the one she stole out of a duck nest from the backyard. |
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| Reassuring herself that her egg is, indeed, still there. Yes, she'll eat it. In a few days. |
