Pigs

It is mud hole time for the pigs. We are working on keeping them cool since it is already hot for this time of year. While I was out working on things, I went in and gave Gus some belly rubs and some love. He is such a big ole baby. He sure is loved, but they all are. If you have never been around a pot belly pig, you should find one and give it some belly rubs, they will love you forever. 

Bill and the Goats

Bill and the goats seem to be getting along. I think they are getting along. Tinkerbelle will put Bill on the run. I do not know for sure if they are playing or if they are not and Bill is scared of her. Bill is twice her size, so I would think that he would not be scared of her, but I just do not know. I think for the most part they are doing fine. They sure are entertaining to watch. They sure needed each other whether they think they do or not. 

Cats

I did get to see all the cats. They are all doing fine. They were all getting along and eating in the shop together. I know that does not happen often these days, but it did on that day. I am glad they are all doing okay. I wish they would get along better some days. 

Ummmm…..

I was out checking for eggs. I went over into the donkey barn to check that spot. I go over there daily and have no difficulty. We have been here for years and I have never been nervous about anything. On this day, I stepped out of the barn and almost on the head of a rattlesnake, or did I? As I stepped down, I looked out of the corner of my eye and I swear I saw a rattlesnake right by my foot. I did not take a second to make sure I was seeing what I thought I was seeing, I got out of there as fast as I could. I wanted no part of that. I got back out of the way and looked over toward the spot I thought I saw the snake and there was nothing there. Ronnie got home and got the gun and we went out there and never did see anything, so then I started wondering if I did really see one. I do not think I would have had the reaction I had if I had not really seen one, but my mind is playing tricks on me or something. I am pretty sure it was there. It was pretty big and I was terrified. Ronnie and I looked again the next day, but nothing. Ronnie did find what could have been a snake hole and plugged it up with a T-post which the donkeys are not using as a scratching post. Goodness, I tell you, it is never a dull moment around here. 

Roadrunner

We have had a road runner at work. He is acting like he wants to come into the building. He always has something in his mouth. He is up against the glass in the windows. It is amazing to see him up so close. He is such a pretty bird. The residents and the staff are starting to notice the bird up by the windows. It is just an interesting thing. I have not seen anything like it. 

Missed

I know when we get back we have been missed by the way the animals act toward us. Yeller was so happy to see me and Ginger was flying up to the top of the chicken house to get to my attention. The dogs were super excited to see us. The inside cats were happy about us coming home, too. It is nice to be missed by these animals. We work hard to give them all they need. They are sure loved. 

Egg Haul

I never ask our girl to pick up the eggs while we are gone because it is such a chore to hunt for them all. There are so many places to look for them. Once my hunt was completed, I found 8 dozen eggs. That is a crazy amount of eggs. That is 2 dozen per day those hens laid. They were spread out in lots of different areas. I did find a couple which were broken, so the hens got to eat those. I also know that Daisy and Bella ate some of the eggs while we were gone since my friend did tell me that. It was quite the egg haul. I was shocked. I was not expecting that. The other thing I was not expecting was now we have about 4 broody hens instead of just 1, so that was fun with gathering up the eggs. I am pretty sure I got them all.