rachels.haven's Journal

[farmerjan]

What so many people don't realize in the, "clean is healthy" world many live in, is that getting exposed to all those "terrible germs" is what makes a kids immune system stronger also. It is a "prepping for lifetime" challenge to the immune systems that might be the best way to fight off other diseases down the road. But, most all of us on here already "get it"....

 

[Baymule]

Daughter said her girls got too quiet. She went outside and found out why.

Sometimes muddy kids can be kinda cute!

 

[Mini Horses]

. At least warm enough to hose them down good before coming inside.

 

[farmerjan]

What a mess... yet when you think about it, what are they hurting? And it sure looks like they were having fun....Bless their hearts. Kids and clothes wash.....

 

[Finnie]

In that first photo, it’s really clever how she made shoulder straps, made herself a mud jumper dress.

 

[Bruce]

Sometimes muddy kids can be kinda cute!

Cheaper than a spa mud treatment!

 

[rachels.haven]

Daughter said her girls got too quiet. She went outside and found out why.

Sometimes muddy kids can be kinda cute!

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They're only kids once! And not for long, is the way I feel. Also...if they don't do it in front of you, they will do it behind your back anyway.

 

[rachels.haven]

 

[rachels.haven]

Today Baby Shaun discovered the stock animal of his dreams. It is sturdy, doesn't make much noise, doesn't scratch or bite, isn't covered with too much fur or feathers, and is soft, chubby, and warm. He got to be in love for about 5 minutes while I showed DH, then I talked to Shaun about the baby pig needing to go back to mommy pig to nurse, and he agreed, then we put the little sow back. No tantrum from my little guy and he got to carry the pigger out and watch me set it down with mommy pig.
My lowrider pig had 4 piglets(1 boar and 3 females) + one she laid on(female). I've seen only one afterbirth so I guess there could be more. They are too fun for the toddler. I know they won't stay that way, but for today neither pig mom nor piglets mind. Might be time to separate the kune boarling I bought. He's nursing too. Off to TSC for a doghouse I guess.
Meanwhile, here's a pic of a yearling that's due on Saturday and I'm not even sure if she's pregnant or just precocious. She's not very big. She has an itty, bitty handful sized udder.

Also stinking Mad Mallow is out producing everyone by almost double despite her fleshy udder. Darn it, Mad Mallow. Goats never make it easy...so much baby goat food.

 

[Baymule]

Shaun and the piglet is precious! How adorable, your kids are growing up like other kids can only dream about.