Itty Bitty Hooves

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April 29, 2007 on 12:05 pm | In goats, life, miniature horses, Nubians |

What a busy weekend here at the ranch. First on Friday we had a surprise delivery… I knew the mare was probably bred even though she didn’t really look it, Mirri has a way of managing to never really look pregnant, but she wasn’t showing any signs of imminent delivery–and she’s usually a drama queen. Well Friday afternoon out popped Dolly (Country Haven’s Silver Dollar). Here she is at not quite 2 full days old:

Then on Saturday Bob and I made yet another trip down to Carisa’s just outside of Attica Indiana to bring her our late summer filly from last year in trade for Alex, and 50% Nubian milking doe. Alex is just beautiful, and at only 2 weeks fresh (just had her babies 2 weeks ago) already producing just one cup shy of a gallon a day. I’m thinking in no time she’ll be giving us a full gallon, and maybe a little more to boot every day.

Here she is today after all the squabbling of herd rank finished off yesterday the barnyard was peaceful once again this morning.

Here she is with Savanah (Savvy)

And here’s Polly ignoring them both while she catches some shade:

So after all the business of Friday and Saturday, it’s nice to have a peaceful, quiet Sunday to just relax and enjoy all the critters here on a beautiful Sunny day.