Duck Chat withdrawal ....

[chickens really]

It went from full on hot to full on chilly rain. Which is good because the plants really need this long drink they are starting to get. Swapped the goats and put Luna in the big barn and Jupiter in the dog lot with the extra large coop open for shelter. Its enough floor space for him to stay out of the weather. Rose knew she was getting her "raincoat" on. A flash of lightning almost made her bolt but she is smart and knew I was standing there getting her ready for the rain. It feels so good to know that she trusts me like that. I cleared out the "shelter" next to the pig lot so if she wants to she can go in out of the weather. It's mostly just 2 1/2 walls with a half roof but it stays dry for the most part. She has hay and a water tub in there if she does choose to use it. I foresee a lot of pacing coming up. That's how I know she is stressed. She has one short spot that she paces. It's completely wore down to the dirt. The ducks are happy about this mess. They are noodling the ground for bugs and flapping their wings in ecstasy. Crazy buggers.

Funny..Why put covers on her?..I have ever used them here on any horses. Too dangerous in my opinion..
Sounds like the Birds are happy..

 

[Brahma Chicken 5000]

GORGEOUS!!!!!! You are good at growing things! Any early pips on your eggs? They are due to hatch tomorrow-ish aren't they?

Yup the eggs should be hatching tomorrow. I haven’t heard any peeps yet.

 

[chickens really]

Wild horses don't wear clothes and bath out in the rain..Rain and winter do not hurt horses...Clothes do though...
Just saying...

 

[chickens really]

I just moved Pearl and 9 eggs to the garage...I'll know in twenty minutes if she will accept the move...
I'll let you know...

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Wild horses don't wear clothes and bath out in the rain..Rain and winter do not hurt horses...Clothes do though...
Just saying...

I've never put a blanket on a horse either. Drives me crazy here in winter to see the "horse" people blanket their horses. All that does is mess them up. Let them be and they grow a wonderful thick coat and can self regulate their heat.

As far as rain, as long as your horse doesn't have rain rot they are fine. Most will seek cover during rain, other times they keep right on grazing.

 

[chickens really]

Also Lester escorted me out as I carried Pearl off..I was a bit scared he was going to attack me.....

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I got all my rodents cleaned, yay, and cough, cough, dusty sawdust bedding.

I also got my garden watered, found my first green beans, a cucumber and a couple of ripe cherry tomatoes, so I had myself a salad while I watered.

I also trimmed up those cherry tomato plants which are getting out of control. Onwards, to more cleaning.

 

[chickens really]

I've never put a blanket on a horse either. Drives me crazy here in winter to see the "horse" people blanket their horses. All that does is mess them up. Let them be and they grow a wonderful thick coat and can self regulate their heat.

As far as rain, as long as your horse doesn't have rain rot they are fine. Most will seek cover during rain, other times they keep right on grazing.

Yep I was taught only show horses use blankets to preserve the appearance..I don't own blankets..

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Also Lester escorted me out as I carried Pearl off..I was a bit scared he was going to attack me.....

I've had to slap an overzealous rooster a time or two. Not my intentions, or what I normally do, but sometimes that's all you can do if they start getting too close, and your hands are full of hen.,,

 

[chickens really]

Yep I got Pearl moved some weed s pulled and now in waiting before I go check on Pearl again....