Monday, August 31, 2009

Cast Off

Today was the big day.


We took the cast off our little goat today. Note to self: next time buy something special to cut the cast off! We tried scissors, a knife, tin snips, a screw driver...  Finally, between all of those & a small hacksaw we managed to get it off.


And it looks good. Her leg is pretty stiff but that is to be expected after 3 weeks in a cast. The break seems to be healed nicely. We moved our bossy goat, Claire,  into a different pen so that she won't hurt Velma. She slams the other goats around when they are eating & I didn't want to take any chances.


Maybe in a day or 2 I'll be more relaxed about it. Velma doesn't seemed bothered by it at all!


In other news around the farm; I am adjusting to being cowless. I have to admit, chores are WAY easier. And faster. I miss my cow but I am glad she is gone. Does that make sense?


We are still searching for the perfect pony/horse for our family. It's hard to find a good one.


In the garden we are getting loads of squash--spaghetti & zuchinni. The tomatoes are running out of time to ripen   I've been given more spinach & green beans by friends & neighbors so I have been freezing those. The nights are getting cool but I really hope the frost holds off for another month or more. Wishful thinking? Probably


Blessings.

1 comment:

  1. I am glad to hear her leg is better. We had a goat die 2 weeks ago at the hand or horns of another goat!

    Summer is almost over, even though we are still going to be in 110's for the next 2 months!

    Blessing's Mj

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