Flu vs Cold?

Have you ever wondered what it is that has you feeling bad?
Here's a handy little chart to show the differences in flu and cold symptoms:

....................................FLU....................COLD
Headache……………..Always…………...Sometimes
Aches, fatigue……....Always….….….….Usually
Fever….….….….…….Always….….….….Sometimes
Cough….….….….……Usually….….….…Sometimes
Runny nose….…..…..Sometimes….…..Usually
Sore throat….….……Rarely….….….….Usually

Our first mini foal of the year!

Wow! That was a surprise. Jasmine delivered this gorgeous little filly yesterday.

We basically forgot that she was bred once to Star last year during our struggles with her '09 colt, Trooper.

When we realized it would be such an early foal, we didn't breed her anymore. But it only takes one time!

At least the weather is mild right now and we thank God for giving us this small and perfect little filly.

Another strike out...

Well, our new LGD pup didn't work out for us. Having come from a foster home, she had bonded with people. No matter how well I wired the fences and closed gaps in the barn she was able to squeeze through to come sit at the back door and want in the house. She didn't want to have anything to do with being a sheep guardian.

I found her a new home with a lady at work who has two children who love her.

Anyone have a guard donkey?

Another Texas Tunis Owner

I sold my wonderful ram and 5 ewes today to the Iker family in Frankston, Texas. I am keeping seven of Ralph's daughters so I would need to go shopping for another ram anyway.

We took this photo of them as we left, we know they will enjoy the abundant grass and nice hay. But I miss them already!

At least we should start having lambs in less then a month, so I have that to look forward to... and I will get to go "sheep shopping" for a new boy... and maybe a couple of ewes...

Lesson #1 - R E S P E C T

The new puppy learns who to respect...

Pictures of the puppy

This is our new GP puppy... meeting the sheep for the first time.

She thinks this guard thing might be okay.

Horse poop is something new to taste. Batman isn't too sure about this new kid on the farm.

A new LGD?

We are trying out a new guard dog. Our vet works with a rescue group by spaying and vaccinating foster pups. A 3 month old Great Pyrenees female came in yesterday. They called to tell me about her and I went by to see her at lunch.

They let me pick her up on my way home from work. After some fence work (she walks through cattle panels) she spent the night in the barn next to the sheep. Hopefully she will grow into a dependable guard dog.