August 9,2025

I went out and played with the chicks this morning. They were all over me, of course. I am trying to figure out which ones were on me the most and which stay away from me. There are 24 of them, so that’s a task and so far I have nothing. I will though. When I set a goal, I get it completed as soon as I can. Goals are good to have to keep you focused. 

I did get to see Athena and Onyx before I had to go to work, even though it was Saturday. 

I also saw a snake skin. That snake skin was tiny. I was reminded that danger is everywhere when seeing that snake skin. Guard against the danger around you. 

The farrier was coming out, so I helped Ronnie give Pete something to help relax. Noma did not cooperate either, but Ronnie and the farrier did it. 

I was able to give the goats and sheep some treats. They loved that. 

When I came outside, Ronnie told me Fred had passed away. I was sad, but not surprised. However, I saw Fred and he was very much alive which meant Sonny killed Lester. That makes me very sad. Lester was great. He was the only docile rooster I have ever seen. I am very upset with Sonny about that. 

The donkeys did give Ronnie some attention. That does not happen often. 

The cats were all up lined up against the house staying in the shade on this hot day. 

May was up and around. 

Sonny took no time in taking over Lester’s spot. 

Noma did get her hooves done. They look better, but they will never be normal because of the neglect she endured before she came here. She may not love us too much, but we sure do love her. 

Pete got his hooves done, too. He is walking pretty gingerly. I know he has to be sore. 

Mattie and Willow were following me around. 

Gus was loving the water today. He is trying to push all the mud into his shelter so he can be in the shade and in the water, too. He is pretty smart. 

Fred is looking rough. 

The moon was absolutely gorgeous.