Goats&moregoats: KickinUpDust Farm Journal

[Bruce]

Congrats on the dogs!!

Why wouldn't 6 strands of electric fence keep the goats in? Pretty much impossible to go through without getting hit and they sure aren't going to jump and clear it.

 

[CntryBoy777]

That is really great and timely for ya and things seem to be coming around for ya....and the needs are being met....

 

[goats&moregoats]

So Essie & Nanuk are scheduled to arrive on Dec 28th. Weather permitting. Late Christmas present right? They are UTD on vaccinations which means I can register them with the town right away. Nanuk is not neutered so he will cost just a tad more. I can deal with that. I have everything I need for them as I kept everything from the previous LGD's. Only have to purchase dog food. I am going to go with 4Health. This is what Storm gets. Only difference is I will need adult for them.

So I have a small list of projects to attempt to get done before then.When isn't there projects to do? Rig some goat fencing over a section of the buck pen. This will block Gully's escape root. BB & Rambo stayed put this last time so maybe I found BB's escape root and blocked that. Then I need to get hoof trims done. Thinking tomorrow, the weather is reporting in the 40's. Then I need to get that chicken coop cleaned out. Also need to fix my gate properly. I did a temp fix before going to Ohio but it's not going to hold much longer.

So court is finished. Now we have to wait for the judge to make his decision which we will receive in writing. This avoids any drama in the court room from either side. This process can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 4 months. Prayers and/or any other method of good vibes are welcomed and appreciated. So we just get to wait, very much like kidding season.

Storm is growing like a weed. All legs and a loving heart. He is almost 5 months now. He looks so much like his sire, more than positive we are going to have a very large long legged Husky. Which is great, large is what I was looking for.

The goats are not appreciating the winter weather. They all stay pretty much in the barn if it's snowing. You all know the "I'm going to melt if that stuff falls on me". If it's not coming down on them, they have no problem being out.

The computer is not allowing me to post pictures tonight, so they will have to wait.

 

[Latestarter]

Hoping that the court finished in rapid fashion and finds in your favor.

 

[Hens and Roos]

x2 on what @Latestarter said!

 

[Bruce]

Do you know how Essie & Nanuk are fed at their soon to be former home? I ask because I ASSUMED a nice metal dog dish was appropriate. I fed Merlin in the barn and often he would carry the dish outside into the snow. Found out he was used to eating out of a plastic bucket. So I got him a bucket and he would carry it somewhere outside to eat. Sometimes he ate out if it, sometimes he dumped it on its side and ate that way.

Sounds like things are still rolling along pretty smoothly. I hope the judge is fast on the decision, nothing like waiting for weeks of "maybe tomorrow". And of course, I hope things go your way.

 

[goats&moregoats]

Do you know how Essie & Nanuk are fed at their soon to be former home? I ask because I ASSUMED a nice metal dog dish was appropriate. I fed Merlin in the barn and often he would carry the dish outside into the snow. Found out he was used to eating out of a plastic bucket. So I got him a bucket and he would carry it somewhere outside to eat. Sometimes he ate out if it, sometimes he dumped it on its side and ate that way.

Sounds like things are still rolling along pretty smoothly. I hope the judge is fast on the decision, nothing like waiting for weeks of "maybe tomorrow". And of course, I hope things go your way.

I don't know how they are fed. Good question....Tahoe use to carry her dish out side the barn and dump it in the snow. Never gave a thought to the type of dish...hmmm. guess I will ask. Thanks.

 

[goats&moregoats]

Pictures!
Rambo beside stump and Chloe Gully
BB & Chloe BB & Rambo..Little bit of Cookies head.
Cookie
Gully, BB, & Cookie(left to right on ground) Rambo & Chloe in feeder (left to right)

Storm, my buddy!

 

[Bruce]

Nothing like a little snow to make a husky happy

Colorful buckets are easier to find in the snow that stainless dog bowls

 

[goats&moregoats]

Well it's edging closer to another year done. Merry Christmas to all. Here is to hoping that the New Year is better than the last.

Court did not rule in my favor. The judge did admit that the county DCF office did not do their job properly right from the get go, but he would only take in consideration what he felt was best for the children. His conclusion was that the children had been in stable home(not their permanent homes) and counseling for two years. He felt that not disrupting their current situation was in their best interest.

As of yesterday, I still have contact via phone with two of them. I am praying this continues. I sent them all Christmas packages with a special necklace for each reminding them just how special & important they are to me. As well as letting them know they will always be loved more then they we ever know.

The two LGD's will not be coming tomorrow. We decided to wait on transporting them until this colder snap is done. Hopefully it doesn't last to long.

The elderly lady I care for has declined greatly. The progression of her Alzheimer's has picked up. I am becoming concerned because normally once it starts to be more rapid they don't last for very long. Her daughter is planning a trip up to visit soon.