April 9, 2025

Ronnie left town this morning, so I went to let the dogs in. As I was letting the dogs in, I was able to see all the cats. 

I got to see all the cats as soon as I got home, too. That’s a lucky day for me. 

I did feed the goats a handful of chicken feed. I don’t always do that, but today I did. I haven’t seen much of them up close lately. 

Sonny is still doing well, but his broken wing is hanging down today for some reason. He has been trying to use it more lately. 

It was hot out today. The pigs dealt with the heat by digging holes all day. Whatever works I guess. 

Noma continues to decline. She is laying down so often the hair on her backside is gone. She was mouthy with Willow. That was comical. 

The other animals seemed to be hot, but otherwise okay. 

Sonny is now back to roosting with the other chickens. He can’t get up on the roost, but he sits under them. 

To top everything off for the evening, it’s 90 degrees outside. We have gone from 22 degrees on Saturday to 90 degrees on Wednesday. Hows that for West Texas weather? Just nuts. 

As I was outside bringing the dogs in, Yeller and Onyx both were rubbing up against my leg. I was not sure what was going on, but then I remembered we have to keep the doors to the shop closed since a skunk got in there. I watched as both cats crawled through the gate and into the goat pen and then into the back of the shop. Good thing they are smart, and small. 

April 8, 2025

It was a beautiful morning. The horses standing out there eating always makes me smile. 

Sonny is still doing well. I’m so glad about that. 

All the cats were alive and well. I’m happy about that also. 

As I was turning over the feed troughs, there was a chicken either hiding under a trough or was stuck under the trough. I’m not sure how or why, but she was glad to be out of there. 

I did see fleas on Yeller, which I never see, but I went to get flea meds from the vet anyway. I was able to give all the cats the flea meds. 

I didn’t take too many photos today. 

April 7, 2025

I got to play with a baby goat. Oh that baby was so sweet. The kid was born on Friday, so still a brand new baby. The momma was nice enough to allow me to love on her baby. She sure watched me closely. Momma was a sweet one. 

It is officially spring. I watched a bunch of bees on some blooming flowers. It was actually good to see that many bees. 

So,  it might be that a skunk got into our shop last night. Yes, I leave it opened a crack for the cats, but I will not be able to do that anymore. It smells so bad in the shop. 

I loved on Yeller. He seemed a little traumatized being in the shop. Onyx looked like she got beat up a bit. She was smelling on the crate for sure to make sure the skunk was not still in there. Athena would not even go into the shop. I hope the skunk does not come back.  

The other animals are all doing fine. 

I had not seen Tux in a long time. Ronnie and I both thought he was probably gone. I did not see him tonight, but Ronnie did. At least I know he is still here and he is okay. I asked if he knew for sure it wasn’t Onyx and he said yes. I’m just happy Tix is okay. He’s been here for a few years now and has never allowed us to get close to him. Maybe this is my year. 

April 6, 2025

It was not as cold today. The animals were out and about more because the weather was nicer. 

I was working on finishing a quilt and I did succeed, but it took most of the day. I may be taking a break from quilting for a bit. 

I did see all the cats. They were all staying in the sun. 

Lester got beaten up. I do not know if Sonny or Fred did it, but it was one of them. Poor Lester. He did not deserve that. No one deserves to be hurt, physically or emotionally. 

The horses got them a new hay bale. Of course they were all excited. 

Jasper and Alex both let me get near them. I am trying to love on them more. Jasper especially. 

Sonny is still doing well. I think he has made it through his ordeal.