April 30, 2025

Last day of April. I cannot believe it. This year is going by so fast. It is amazing. 

I got to see all the cats. They did a good job at staying dry. I was glad to see them. 

The clouds were still rolling in. The rain was starting as I was feeding the animals. I did get it completed before the rain started. 

The pig pens were flooded for sure. There was so much rain. I am grateful the shop was not flooded. The cows were in the shelter to stay out of the rain. The horses were all eating the hay. The donkeys were eating hay. The pasture donkeys and goats were out in the field. I gave Tinkerbelle and Cinderella breakfast in their shelter. I also threw the hay for the other goats and sheep in their shelters so it would not get wet. I am glad I did because it did start raining again. 

It was Arkansas hot and humid today. Yuck. Most of the animals needed to lay around because of the heat. They did not care for that. 

Ursula did go outside. That girl is such a mess. I don’t know what she really wants. 

The cats were home when I got home. 

The pigs were sure taking advantage of having all that water in the pens to cool off. 

I have a hen in eggs. She is not moving from that spot. I saw Lester guarding her later. I don’t think it’s the same hen as yesterday. 

Spots limp is better. I am now thinking it’s a cut on her leg. It looks rough. I will work on that. 

Jasper’s abscess did drain some and now he is looking better. That makes me happy. He may not need to go to the vet. 

April 29, 2025

I guess I need to eat my words today. Ronnie left really early, so I went out to feed this morning. I normally see the cats. I did see Yeller and Onyx, but not Athena. I have no idea where she would have been. I am sure I will see her later, but I will think about that all day. 

Spots looks like she is still sore on her back leg. I hope that gets better soon. I hate when any of these animals is hurt or sick. I have such empathy for others. Empathy is good to share for those who are hurting, but more than that, share happiness with others around you also. 

The storms were sure looking like they were rolling in as I drove home. It looked like it had the potential to get nasty. 

Onyx and Yeller were both home when I got home. I think they were aware of the storm coming, too. 

The pigs were all muddy and laying around. I actually was a little concerned about Gus. He is normally really lively, and he was not today.  I might have made him get up and time or two, so I knew he was okay. Mattie and Willow were irritating them again. I heard the screams as soon as I walked out of the house. I was glad I knew what that scream was all about. 

The pasture goats were close to the barn also. Animals are much smarter than people for sure. 

Pedro came over to say hello to Willow and Mattie. That is so cute to me. 

I may have Wheezy laying on eggs. I do not know for sure, but she was not moving. I may leave her there to see what happens. I do not know how many she is laying on. Chicks seem to do better if they are hatched on the farm. I am still planning on getting some from the store this year as well, and soon. Ronnie okayed it. Yay. 

Spots is still limping badly. She is not wanting to put any weight through her back right foot. I was texting Ronnie about it. He told me to look at her hoof and see if there was anything in it. I was not sure if she was even going to try to make it over to get food this evening. That was silly. Of course she came over for food. She also let me lift up her hoof to look. It looks like there is mud in there, but nothing else. I bet Chief kicked her, or Jeb. I am sure she will be okay. 

I was wondering about Athena. I did not see her this morning and I was starting to think I would not see her this evening, but she showed up right before I was finished with the feeding and watering. I was grateful to see her. 

The catci in the pasture is blooming. They sure are pretty. I also have some in a flower bed which are blooming. Even the plants know when the rain is coming. 

I watched the cows laying down. They are generally lazy, but more so when a storm is coming in. 

I went out to let the dogs in after 9pm. I was about ready to relax for the night. I walked outside and there was the smiley face with venus, saturn, and the moon. I just knew that is what I was looking at. I even googled it since the internet was so big on that for April 25. Well, sure enough, google said April 29 in Texas. I did see it. As I was star gazing, I also saw a starlink satellite lightning. 

I should have listened to my gut about the thunderstorms and moved my car under the carport. I did not do that though. So, 1am I woke up to hear it hailing so loudly. I jumped up and ran out to move my car. It was storming for sure. 

April 28, 2025

The cats were waiting on me as I went outside. That is not a new thing. They usually are there, but I am still grateful every day to see them. Be thankful for the big things and the smaller things in this life, both are important. 

Buckwheat was wanting some petting. That is not actually normal. He wanted me to scratch his head. It does feel as though he is growing some horns on his head, so he probably itches. 

Noma looked like she had decided not to get up today. I understand that feeling, especially on a Monday. It just so happens Mattie did not want to get up either. When I saw him, I had to stop and laugh. He was definitely relaxed, but with his ears up. I did give the three donkeys a little bit of hay this morning. 

The morning was beautiful as usual. Makes a great start to the day. 

The storms were sure looking like they were coming in this afternoon. It did not end up raining though, of course it went around us. That's not new either. I was in a hurry to get things done this evening in case it did rain. 

Lucky ate out of my hand. That has been happening more. We have had that goat for 6 years or something and he has never been friendly except when he was on his death bed a couple years ago. I have learned if you have food, he will decide quickly to be friendly. I might need to say here to not let people use you. Lucky I will allow it. 

The pigs had all been playing in the mud. The mud hole in the one pen is looking better. Those pigs are hard at work to get it ready for the summer. I am so glad. I do not want to have to go dig in the mud for them, but I would do it if I had to. 

Somehow Spots is now limping. I am pretty sure I witnessed Chief kick her and then she started limping. Poor girl. I think she will be okay, but she is in pain. 

Ronnie came home tonight to put some hay out for the horses and to bring me some feed for the goats, sheep, and pigs. I could have done some of that, but I am thankful he did it for me. It really meant a lot. 

Mattie and Willow were happy to see Ronnie. They came right over to give him some attention. 

Alex let me literally lay on top of him. Jasper will not have anything to do with me right now, but Alex will. In Ronnie's words, Jasper was a bottle baby and is now not allowing humans to be around him, but the other one will let you do whatever as long as it does not involve getting in a trailer. He is right about that. 

April 27, 2025

I got up late. It did not happen on purpose, but I needed the sleep. I really did. 

I got outside and saw all the cats. They were still waiting on me. That was nice of them. I know in reality they just wanted fresh food. They were happy to get that food. 

I gave Tinkerbelle some petting. She was appreciative of that. She is such a pretty goat. 

The cats were still home this afternoon. I am starting to wonder if they leave at all. I bet they don't. 

I stayed inside most of the day. I just did not feel well. The animals were all okay though. They enjoyed the cooler cloud cover.