Sunday, January 29, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Miracle Horse Survived 12 Inch Tear in Colon!
It was February, 2009 when our senior gelding, Pablo showed signs of colic. He couldn't urinate or have a bowel movement. He was in a very depressed state. Right away we called our vet, but he couldn't get here due to the weather. We had a snow and ice storm and he couldn't come, so we had to call a vet that was closer and one we never used for our horses before. When he got here he attempted to due a rectal examine and found that Pablo was impacted. He tried to clean him out. The next day there was no progress and infact he was even worse.We called the vet to come back out. This time they tried to flush him out mineral oil and warm water, but that didn't work either. The prognosis was not good. She suggested we should put him down. We didn't want to give up on him, we had him since he was 11 months old. That is when she told use about Dr. Amy Youngblood at Southeastern Indiana Equine Center. She said if anyone could do anything for him it would be her, so we loaded him up in a horse trailer at 7pm and headed out to the equine center. The weather was so bad, we didn't get there until 11pm, normally it would have only taken about 1 hour or better. When we pulled up at the facility, she was waiting for us and went right to work on him. After she examined him, she found out that he had a 12 " tear in his colon. I am not going to point fingers, but with research, I found out most tears in a horses colon are caused with an improper examine. At that point our main concern was to try and save him and it was not important how he got the tear. We stayed with him until about 1 am and she was still working on him. Put him on an IV right away and antibiotics. He was severely dehydrated. She said she would do what she could, but he was in real bad shape. When we left that night I never thought we would see our Pablo alive again. It was touch and go for some time. She would clean him out several times a day and treat the tear. He wasn't on any food, just the IV for sometime, then he was started on Senior Glo feed and cut up hay soaked in water, but was still cleaning him out. She still didn't want him to have a bowel movement on his own. We would visit him every week and every week we could see him making progress.
He was there at the Equine center for 2-1/2 months and they all fell in love with him. He has an awesome personality and obviously a strong will to live. Dr. Amy called him her Miracle horse.She told us she didn't think that he was going to make it. I can't say enough good about her. She is an awesome vet and she is only about 5 ft tall and 100 lbs. Not many vets would have put the time, effort and dedication she did to save an animal . I will always be grateful to her. She didn't do it for the money either. It is truly just for her love of animals.
It has been almost 3 years ago and Pablo is doing fine. We still have him on the Senior Glo pellet food and we add about 1/3 cup of vegetable oil to it. We also bought a heated bucket for water, so he will drink plenty.
I suggest that in the winter months that you buy a heated bucket for your horse, especially if you have a senior horse, because if they don't drink enough water. it is possible they could get impacted. I think that was what happened with Pablo and I am not sure what caused the tear in his colon.
The upper picture is of Pablo at the Equine Center.
The bottom picture is of him last summer with Vision.(date on picture is not the right date. I didn't know how to change the date) LOL
He was there at the Equine center for 2-1/2 months and they all fell in love with him. He has an awesome personality and obviously a strong will to live. Dr. Amy called him her Miracle horse.She told us she didn't think that he was going to make it. I can't say enough good about her. She is an awesome vet and she is only about 5 ft tall and 100 lbs. Not many vets would have put the time, effort and dedication she did to save an animal . I will always be grateful to her. She didn't do it for the money either. It is truly just for her love of animals.
It has been almost 3 years ago and Pablo is doing fine. We still have him on the Senior Glo pellet food and we add about 1/3 cup of vegetable oil to it. We also bought a heated bucket for water, so he will drink plenty.
The upper picture is of Pablo at the Equine Center.
The bottom picture is of him last summer with Vision.(date on picture is not the right date. I didn't know how to change the date) LOL
Monday, January 23, 2012
Simple Goat Milk Soap Recipe
Equipment Needed:
Lg. stainless steel bowl or pot(large enough to hold ingrdients)
Lg. stainless steel or wooden spoon
2 thermometers, one for lye and one for the lard
Rubber gloves(for safety in stirring)
Soap molds to hold 6-8lbs. You can use a cardboard box or plastic container, etc.
Newspapers or old blankets to insulate the soap during soaponification process.
Supplies needed:
3 cups distilled water
2 cups of goat milk
1-1/4 cups(12ozs.) Lye( Sodium Hydroxide) Do not use drain cleaner!
10 cups lard
2 cups coconut oil
4 ozs. fragrace oil(if desired)
Directions:
1.Have prepared moldings ready before you begin.
2.Place the water into a large stainless steel bowl or pot. Carefully stir the lye into the water. Be careful it will get very hot. Hold your face away from the bowl and do not breath the fumes. If you can do this part outside, it would be best, if not make sure you do it in a well ventilated area. Keep white vinegar handy in case you splash lye on your skin. It will deactivate lye.
3.Allow water/lye mixture to cool to 85 degrees. This can take an hour or so.
When the mixture is cool, add the cold milk, stir. It will heat up alittle again, but not as hot. Let it cool to 80 degrees again. While it is cooling, prepare the fat and oil.
4. Warm the lard and coconut oil together to 90 degrees. Placing the pot into the sink of hot water can help you maintain the right temperature until used. You can add cool or hot water as need.
5. When the lye mixture is 80 degrees and the fat mixture is 90 degrees you can mix them together.
6.Slowly pour the warm fat mixture into the lye mixture, stirring all the while. Make sure you pour the fat. It is important to pour fat into a small steady stream, while stirring constantly.
7. Stir until mixture reaches the consistency of honey. This can take 25-45 minutes, if you do it by hand. (if you have a stick blender it will only take a few minutes). At this point, if you want to add fragrance, slowly stir in thoughly just before you pour into mold.
8. Pour the soap mixture into prepared molds, cover with a layer of plastic wrap. Then lay some newspapers and a blanket on top to hold the heat. The soap will get warm and harden. It is important to hold the heat for awhile. After 24 to 48 hours the soap can be removed from the mold.
9. Remove the soap from the molds, cut into bars, lay them or stack them in a way that air can circulate around them. Store them in an out of the way place to age for 4-6 weeks Turn a couple of times during the aging process do they dry evenly.
10. After 4-6 weeks the soap is ready to use and can be packed into storage containers.
Lg. stainless steel bowl or pot(large enough to hold ingrdients)
Lg. stainless steel or wooden spoon
2 thermometers, one for lye and one for the lard
Rubber gloves(for safety in stirring)
Soap molds to hold 6-8lbs. You can use a cardboard box or plastic container, etc.
Newspapers or old blankets to insulate the soap during soaponification process.
Supplies needed:
3 cups distilled water
2 cups of goat milk
1-1/4 cups(12ozs.) Lye( Sodium Hydroxide) Do not use drain cleaner!
10 cups lard
2 cups coconut oil
4 ozs. fragrace oil(if desired)
Directions:
1.Have prepared moldings ready before you begin.
2.Place the water into a large stainless steel bowl or pot. Carefully stir the lye into the water. Be careful it will get very hot. Hold your face away from the bowl and do not breath the fumes. If you can do this part outside, it would be best, if not make sure you do it in a well ventilated area. Keep white vinegar handy in case you splash lye on your skin. It will deactivate lye.
3.Allow water/lye mixture to cool to 85 degrees. This can take an hour or so.
When the mixture is cool, add the cold milk, stir. It will heat up alittle again, but not as hot. Let it cool to 80 degrees again. While it is cooling, prepare the fat and oil.
4. Warm the lard and coconut oil together to 90 degrees. Placing the pot into the sink of hot water can help you maintain the right temperature until used. You can add cool or hot water as need.
5. When the lye mixture is 80 degrees and the fat mixture is 90 degrees you can mix them together.
6.Slowly pour the warm fat mixture into the lye mixture, stirring all the while. Make sure you pour the fat. It is important to pour fat into a small steady stream, while stirring constantly.
7. Stir until mixture reaches the consistency of honey. This can take 25-45 minutes, if you do it by hand. (if you have a stick blender it will only take a few minutes). At this point, if you want to add fragrance, slowly stir in thoughly just before you pour into mold.
8. Pour the soap mixture into prepared molds, cover with a layer of plastic wrap. Then lay some newspapers and a blanket on top to hold the heat. The soap will get warm and harden. It is important to hold the heat for awhile. After 24 to 48 hours the soap can be removed from the mold.
9. Remove the soap from the molds, cut into bars, lay them or stack them in a way that air can circulate around them. Store them in an out of the way place to age for 4-6 weeks Turn a couple of times during the aging process do they dry evenly.
10. After 4-6 weeks the soap is ready to use and can be packed into storage containers.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
This is a hearty soup that only takes 15 minutes prep time and 6 hours in slow cooker. It is very easy and low in fat.
3/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs(cut into 1 inch pieces)
2 medium stalks of celery(with leaves)
sliced (1-1/4 cups)
1 large carrot, chopped(3/4 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped(1/2 cup)
1 can(14.5oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1- 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 box(9oz.) frozen baby sweet peas
1 cup frozen home-style egg noodles
Spray 10 inch skillet with cooking spray, heat over med. heat until hot. Add the chicken pieces, cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until browned.
Spray 3 to 4 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix chicken and remaining ingredients, except peas and noodles. Cover' cook on low heat setting 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours.
Stir in peas and frozen noodles, cover, cook on low heat setting about 10 minutes longer, or until noodle are tender.
Serves 6
Enjoy!
3/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs(cut into 1 inch pieces)
2 medium stalks of celery(with leaves)
sliced (1-1/4 cups)
1 large carrot, chopped(3/4 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped(1/2 cup)
1 can(14.5oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1- 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 box(9oz.) frozen baby sweet peas
1 cup frozen home-style egg noodles
Spray 10 inch skillet with cooking spray, heat over med. heat until hot. Add the chicken pieces, cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until browned.
Spray 3 to 4 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix chicken and remaining ingredients, except peas and noodles. Cover' cook on low heat setting 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours.
Stir in peas and frozen noodles, cover, cook on low heat setting about 10 minutes longer, or until noodle are tender.
Serves 6
Enjoy!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Diet for Horse with Cushing's Disease
At this time there is not a cure for Cushing's disease, so treating them is is a lifelong effort and diet is a big part of the treatment. Their diet can be very beneficial.
Avoid feed that has a high level of sugar and starch in them The diet should maintain less than 20% Non structured Carbohydrates.
Since most horses are old that develop Cushings, you might think senior food is a good option, but most senior feed is actually quite high in non structured carbohydrates and is not a good choice. Stay away from anything that has molasses in it, including treats. Alfalfa and grain should be eliminated from the diet too. Sweet grass is also high in nonstuctured carbohydrates and should be limited.
We feed our Cushing's mare Senior Glo by Alliance. it is a pellet feed and it is low in non structured carbohydrates, but I am sure there are other companies, such as Purina etc. that make a feed that would be suitable.
It is also very important to keep weight on a horse with Cushing's disease, because they tend to experience muscle wasting. It can be hard to keep weight on them, especially because you are cutting down on the sugars, and starches. They should do well with a fiber-rich grass hay or grass hay pellets. Avoid alfalfa hay totally! If symptoms are not severe, they might do well with a feed containing soy or beet pulp to keep weight on and to add a higher-fat supplement containing oil or stabilized rice bran. I believe the Senior Glo has all those things in it..
I hope this information has been helpful. With a good diet and medication, your horse with Cushing's disease can live a long and a good quality life.
Hopefully they will find a cure for this disease in the near future!
Avoid feed that has a high level of sugar and starch in them The diet should maintain less than 20% Non structured Carbohydrates.
Since most horses are old that develop Cushings, you might think senior food is a good option, but most senior feed is actually quite high in non structured carbohydrates and is not a good choice. Stay away from anything that has molasses in it, including treats. Alfalfa and grain should be eliminated from the diet too. Sweet grass is also high in nonstuctured carbohydrates and should be limited.
We feed our Cushing's mare Senior Glo by Alliance. it is a pellet feed and it is low in non structured carbohydrates, but I am sure there are other companies, such as Purina etc. that make a feed that would be suitable.
It is also very important to keep weight on a horse with Cushing's disease, because they tend to experience muscle wasting. It can be hard to keep weight on them, especially because you are cutting down on the sugars, and starches. They should do well with a fiber-rich grass hay or grass hay pellets. Avoid alfalfa hay totally! If symptoms are not severe, they might do well with a feed containing soy or beet pulp to keep weight on and to add a higher-fat supplement containing oil or stabilized rice bran. I believe the Senior Glo has all those things in it..
I hope this information has been helpful. With a good diet and medication, your horse with Cushing's disease can live a long and a good quality life.
Hopefully they will find a cure for this disease in the near future!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Rain! Rain! Rain!
We had 3 inches of rain in 4 hours here in Southeastern Indiana. The temperture was 54 and we had a thunderstorm. It is going down to 23 tonight and the high tomorrow will be 34. It is hard to believe this is January. What's going on with this weather? I am posting pictures of the ponds and creek, here at Serenity Acres. What a mess!
This is the overflow from the big pond It sounded like Niagra falls.
This is the big pond.
This is another view of the big pond.
The upper pictures are of the small pond and the Lily pond.
The 2 upper pictures are of our creek and an area we call Bear creek.
This is the overflow from the big pond It sounded like Niagra falls.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Cushings Disease in Horses
About 7 years ago our Polish Arabian mare, Vision was diagnosed with Equine Cushings Disease. We noticed that she was not shedding out in the Spring and her hair began really curly. I started doing research and came to the conclusion that was what she had. I had the vet come out and he took a blood test and sure enough it was Equine Cushing Disease. So right away he put her on a drug called Pergoglide.Here are some symptoms of the disease: The shaggy long hair is the most common sign, that doesn't shed in the spring and lasts throughout the summer. An increased intake of water, urinating alot, profuse sweating on the shoulders and neck, muscle loss in the rump and along the back bloated stomach and most horses develop laminitis.
The cause of the disease is a malfunction of the pituitary gland, that is located at the base of the brain. This causes increased stimulation of the adrenal glands, and causes a hormonal imbalance in the horse. The overactive pituitary gland can develop hypertrophy or enlargement, which causes a development of benign tumor cells and puts pressure on the brain.
Once diagnosed with Equine Cushings Disease , your vet will probably put the horse on drug therapy. Our vet has Vision on Pergolide. She has to take it everyday for the rest of her life. There is another drug called Trilostane, which is still in the testing stage. It actually works on the adrenal gland, slowing down the production of cortisol. Symptoms of the disease have been reversed using this drug. I am going to ask my vet about this drug.
Proper diet is very crucial for a horse with Equine Cushings Disease . A diet high in antioxidants like vitamin E and C. Feed should be a low sugar, low starch, eliminate alfalfa hay. They should get grass hay and pellet feed We feed both are senior horses Senior Glo, made by Alliance, but here are other feed manufacturers that make a low-sugar, low-starch mixture.
Cushings disease usually is found in older horses, male or female. With proper treatment it will allow the horse to lead a virtually normal quality life, even in a progressed state of the disease. I will follow up on a diet in another post.
So I guess I am trying to say, even if your horse is diagnosed with Equine Cushings Disease, it is not a death sentence. Vision is 28 years old and has had it for atleast 7 years.
Right now, you can see that her hair is long and shaggy. We plan on body clipping her in the spring.
The cause of the disease is a malfunction of the pituitary gland, that is located at the base of the brain. This causes increased stimulation of the adrenal glands, and causes a hormonal imbalance in the horse. The overactive pituitary gland can develop hypertrophy or enlargement, which causes a development of benign tumor cells and puts pressure on the brain.
Once diagnosed with Equine Cushings Disease , your vet will probably put the horse on drug therapy. Our vet has Vision on Pergolide. She has to take it everyday for the rest of her life. There is another drug called Trilostane, which is still in the testing stage. It actually works on the adrenal gland, slowing down the production of cortisol. Symptoms of the disease have been reversed using this drug. I am going to ask my vet about this drug.
Proper diet is very crucial for a horse with Equine Cushings Disease . A diet high in antioxidants like vitamin E and C. Feed should be a low sugar, low starch, eliminate alfalfa hay. They should get grass hay and pellet feed We feed both are senior horses Senior Glo, made by Alliance, but here are other feed manufacturers that make a low-sugar, low-starch mixture.
Cushings disease usually is found in older horses, male or female. With proper treatment it will allow the horse to lead a virtually normal quality life, even in a progressed state of the disease. I will follow up on a diet in another post.
Right now, you can see that her hair is long and shaggy. We plan on body clipping her in the spring.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Horses and Ponies in the Snow
Friday, January 13, 2012
Christmas 2011 at Serenity Acres
Every Christmas Eve, we have the family here at Serenity Acres. This year we have a couple of new additions, little Zoey and Shadow( the puppy).
My family is a big part of my life and I wanted to share them with you! Hope you enjoy!
My family is a big part of my life and I wanted to share them with you! Hope you enjoy!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Bitter Cold and Snow!
That is the forecast here in Southeastern, Indiana.I guess we have been lucky so far this year. We have only had one light snow, but I think that is about to change. Today it was rainy and 42 degrees. By this afternoon, temperature went down in the 20's and snow. Tomorrow we are suppose to get around 3inches of snow. Bah, Winter!
The horses, ponies and goats don't like it very much either. They have to stay in the barn. We had to drag out the blankets again. Azia got a new Burgundy colored one. She looks so pretty in it. She must like it too, because this time she didn't freak out when we put it on her.
I guess I can't complain too much, it is January,but it just makes it hard when you live on a farm and you have animals to care for. You have to make sure they stay comfortable. Oh well, I guess Spring will be here before you know it. That gives you something to look forward to.
The snow does look pretty here at Serenity Acres. I will post some pictures tomorrow, if I can get some, but for tonight I am just going to stay in here where it is toasty warm!
The horses, ponies and goats don't like it very much either. They have to stay in the barn. We had to drag out the blankets again. Azia got a new Burgundy colored one. She looks so pretty in it. She must like it too, because this time she didn't freak out when we put it on her.
I guess I can't complain too much, it is January,but it just makes it hard when you live on a farm and you have animals to care for. You have to make sure they stay comfortable. Oh well, I guess Spring will be here before you know it. That gives you something to look forward to.
The snow does look pretty here at Serenity Acres. I will post some pictures tomorrow, if I can get some, but for tonight I am just going to stay in here where it is toasty warm!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Serenity Acres Farm: Recipe for Baked Chicken
Serenity Acres Farm: Recipe for Baked Chicken: 2lbs. boned and skinless chicken breasts 2Tbsps. melted butter 1 can(10-3/4) condensed golden mushroom soup with 1/4 cup of water 1 can(...
Recipe for Baked Chicken
2lbs. boned and skinless chicken breasts
2Tbsps. melted butter
1 can(10-3/4) condensed golden mushroom soup
with 1/4 cup of water
1 can(3oz.) french fried onions
Parsley
Place chicken in a 2 qt. shallow baking dish(12"x 8"x2"). Pour melted butter over chicken.
Bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Turn chicken. Bake 20 minutes more. Top with onions.Bake 10 minutes. Stir soup before serving. Pour over chicken and garnish with parsley.
I serve with baked potatoes and buttered broccoli.
2Tbsps. melted butter
1 can(10-3/4) condensed golden mushroom soup
with 1/4 cup of water
1 can(3oz.) french fried onions
Parsley
Place chicken in a 2 qt. shallow baking dish(12"x 8"x2"). Pour melted butter over chicken.
Bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Turn chicken. Bake 20 minutes more. Top with onions.Bake 10 minutes. Stir soup before serving. Pour over chicken and garnish with parsley.
I serve with baked potatoes and buttered broccoli.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Peanut and Popcorn
Sunday, January 8, 2012
New Fence For The Ponies
We really know how to have fun here at Serenity Acres! We spent the day putting up a fence for the ponies. Needed to expand their grazing area. Poor little guys were slopping around in the mud. We have had an over abundance of rain here in Southeastern Indiana this year. Way over the average. I am not going to complain, at least it was about 50 degrees and no snow. I know these temperatures can't last forever, so I'll enjoy it while I can. Can't wait until tomorrow to see what Peanut and Popcorn do.Worked on the fence until dusk, so we didn't have time to turn them loose in there, besides the horses, and goats were carrying on. They knew it was time for their dinner. Heaven forbid if it's a few minutes late! Of course, we hadn't ate all day, but they don't care about that. They are all so very spoiled!
Well wanted to share my day with you! Just another day on the farm!
Well wanted to share my day with you! Just another day on the farm!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Cincinnati and Houston
I had to work at the pharmacy this morning! My team, the Cincinnati Bengals are in playoffs at 4pm today against Housten Texans. GO Bengals!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't want to miss this game. Won't get much else done today!
Don't want to miss this game. Won't get much else done today!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Our Beautful Pond
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Recipe for Chili
This is a recipe for chili that is similar to Skyline chili, which is a local restaurant chain in our area, that you can make 3 ways, or coney's, which is a hot dog on a bun with chili, mustard and onions or you can also add cheese. Yummy!
1 gt. water 1 1/2 tsp. salt
2lbs. ground beef 3 Tbs. chili powder
2 med onions, chopped 1tsp. cinnamon
4 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 Tbs. vinegar
2-8 oz. cans tomato sauce
1 large bay leaf
1/2 tsp. red pepper
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. ground cumin
small piece of Bakers Bitter Chocolate
Put water in a saucepan. Add ground beef & boil for 1/2 hour. Add other ingredients and cook over low heat for about and hour or 1 1/2 hrs.stirring often.
For the spaghetti
Put water in a large sauce pan, add water. When water starts to boil, add spaghetti . Boil for about 11 minute or follow instructions on box.
When spaghetti is done cooking, drain off water. Using a ladle. spoon chili over spaghetti, add chopped onions & cheese(optional)
For coney's: Boil wieners, drain off water. Put the wiener on a hot dog bun, add mustard, ladle chili over hot dog. Add chopped onion and cheese, (if you prefer)
This chili will really warm you up on a cold winter's night!
1 gt. water 1 1/2 tsp. salt
2lbs. ground beef 3 Tbs. chili powder
2 med onions, chopped 1tsp. cinnamon
4 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 Tbs. vinegar
2-8 oz. cans tomato sauce
1 large bay leaf
1/2 tsp. red pepper
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. ground cumin
small piece of Bakers Bitter Chocolate
Put water in a saucepan. Add ground beef & boil for 1/2 hour. Add other ingredients and cook over low heat for about and hour or 1 1/2 hrs.stirring often.
For the spaghetti
Put water in a large sauce pan, add water. When water starts to boil, add spaghetti . Boil for about 11 minute or follow instructions on box.
When spaghetti is done cooking, drain off water. Using a ladle. spoon chili over spaghetti, add chopped onions & cheese(optional)
For coney's: Boil wieners, drain off water. Put the wiener on a hot dog bun, add mustard, ladle chili over hot dog. Add chopped onion and cheese, (if you prefer)
This chili will really warm you up on a cold winter's night!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Goldberg And Adin
I have shared pictures of the horses and goats here at Serenity Acres> here are pictures of my 2 Golden's, Goldberg and Adin. Goldberg is a good old boy. We call him Pappy for short. I am not sure how old he is, but I rescued him about 10 years ago. If I had to guess, I would say he about 14. Adin just turned 4. I bought him when he was a puppy. I lost my Alex, another Golden, who was my baby. He died with a brain tumor at 12 years old. I cried daily for about 5 months, until my family talked me in to getting a puppy. Adin has a different temparment than any other Golden I've ever had. He is very protective of the house and isn't as affectionate, only when he wants to be. He doesn't like to be groomed at all. Unlike Goldberg, he loves to be touched and made over, sometimes too much. I guess it is all in the breeding. I have had Golden's for many years and they all have different personalities, just like people.You just love them for who they are.
Well, these are my dogs. I will post pictures of the ponies and my cat Nemo later. I need to get some good pictures of them.
Monday, January 2, 2012
First Snow of 2011!
Today we had our first snow. Yesterday it was in the 50's and tonight it is dropping down in the teens, which means we have to get the animals ready for the cold weather.
We had to get out the blankets for the horses. I don't think our new little Arabian mare, Azia has never had a blanket on before from the way she acted. She acted like it was going to kill her, but as soon as she found out it wasn't, she calmed down. That was a bit of a task!
We also had to make sure everyone was bedded down real good with extra shavings for the horses and ponies and straw for the goats. We couldn't put blankets on the goats. I am sure those little boogers would eat them! The ponies have alot of hair, so I think they will be fine. We also have to make sure they have fresh water, since it freezes. It is important that they drink alot of water,so they don't get compacted, like our Pablo did a couple of years ago.It cost us alot of money to save him. I will post about that, at a later date. Since that, we have heated buckets for him and our older mare.Seems like alot of work, especially since the temperatures are going back up in a couple of days, but that is what you do when you have animals. They are worth it!
We had to get out the blankets for the horses. I don't think our new little Arabian mare, Azia has never had a blanket on before from the way she acted. She acted like it was going to kill her, but as soon as she found out it wasn't, she calmed down. That was a bit of a task!
We also had to make sure everyone was bedded down real good with extra shavings for the horses and ponies and straw for the goats. We couldn't put blankets on the goats. I am sure those little boogers would eat them! The ponies have alot of hair, so I think they will be fine. We also have to make sure they have fresh water, since it freezes. It is important that they drink alot of water,so they don't get compacted, like our Pablo did a couple of years ago.It cost us alot of money to save him. I will post about that, at a later date. Since that, we have heated buckets for him and our older mare.Seems like alot of work, especially since the temperatures are going back up in a couple of days, but that is what you do when you have animals. They are worth it!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
My Goats!
These are pictures of my goats here at Serenity Acres. The buff colored one in the picture by the rock is Cappy. She is a full size Nubian doe and she rules the roost! The other two are Pepe and Cinnamon Buns. Pepe is the brown an white one. He is a full size Nubian, but he is a small one. He is also a weather(but he doesn't know it). Cinnamon Buns is a Mini Nubian doe. I plan on breeding her next fall. She won't be old enough until then.
Goats are very smart animals. Sometimes too smart for their own good. They are also very mischievous and playful, especially Pepe. We get alot of pleasure out of these little ones. They love to play on that big rock shown in the picture with my Cappy. Goats love to climb.
Well I just wanted to share the pictures of all my little farm animals. You saw my four horses and these are my goats. Later I will share pictures of the ponies and my two Golden's and my cat.
Goats are very smart animals. Sometimes too smart for their own good. They are also very mischievous and playful, especially Pepe. We get alot of pleasure out of these little ones. They love to play on that big rock shown in the picture with my Cappy. Goats love to climb.
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