We have had some poor health issues on the homestead lately.
Firstly, our elderly, one-time alpha rooster had been attacked so badly by his younger counterpart that he was blinded in one eye. Fortunately for him, my eldest daughter wants to be a vet. She promptly set him up in an unused dog pen, giving him loads of attention, including a ride in her wagon. I'm certain that lifted his spirits. Lots. She then picked him out a hen. Then she put him on top of the hen so they could be "married". After I explained that he might not be in the mood, being recently blinded and beat up, she gave him a respite.
Sunshine, the Bantam Cochin Rooster
The Happy Couple (His Wife, the Bantam Silkie)
The Even Happier Bully and His Harem
And then, yesterday I also had the Equine Vet make a visit. Our Racking Horse mare has been limping off and on for several months, but her lameness recently became much more pronounced. I have very specific opinions about vets, having worked for one for 9 years. I liked this guy. A lot. He explained everything as he examined it and was really clear in his diagnosis. Plus, my good friend at Synergy Performance Horses recommended him, so he has to be the best. Her horses are spoiled. If I believed in reincarnation, I would want to be one of her horses in the next life. Apart from the whole exercise thing. Maybe she'd let me skip that.
Anyway, the vet feels my mare likely has arthritis in her shoulder from a severe injury as a baby, and ring bone (from arthritis) in her pastern joint on the same foot. We are trying her on pain medication. Bottom line, she gets to remain a yard ornament. Darn. There go my dreams to start barrel racing.
Dakota (aka Kody) and Midnight Summer Dream (aka Mindy)
I think she makes a very decorative yard ornament. Better than a gnome. Or one of those flamingo windmills. By far.
And spring is here! The peach tree is blooming, the birds are singing, and love is in the air! Just ask Sunshine. ;)
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