Feeling Better

Not much to report. I think my head cold is passing finally. My allergies are still awful and the cough isn't completely gone but I feel better. Not so exhausted or achy. I haven't been doing anything with Chrome or Zeppelin because I haven't felt well. I did increase Chrome's feed because he was getting a bit thin (probably hit another growth spurt). The increase in feed is making him bratty so I really need to start walking him and doing his clicker training again. I also need to work with Zeppelin. He still takes treats from me and occasionally lets me touch his face, but he's so spooky. Any sudden movement sends him scurrying. I've never seen such a spooky donkey. Anyway, I'll try to get started again tomorrow . . . if the pretty weather holds out. :)

Wordless Wednesday - Long Lost Buddies Reunite

Donkey Day - 5-1-2010

It sure is no fun when little brothers weigh more than you do!

Bratty Chrome enjoys swinging his toys in circles and banging them against buildings and fences . . . and donkeys!!!

How not to desensitize a donkey to empty feed bags . . .

. . . let your colt chase him with one LOL!

On a more serious note, these boys play ROUGH together!

And I'm worried because Zeppelin has sores on his flanks . . .

. . . but Chrome doesn't have a mark on him.

This doesn't mean that Zeppelin doesn't bite Chrome. I've seen him dole out the punishment in their mock fights, but I think Chrome bites too hard. Is there too much of a size difference to make safe pasture/play mates? Zeppelin I would guess is around three hundred pounds and Chrome is close to six hundred. Zep does kick Chrome when he's had enough, but why would he let Chrome cause sores before saying enough?

Anyway the sores aren't too bad. They aren't pouring blood or infected or anything like that. I just don't like Zep being hurt. I was going to get Chrome gelded this spring, but I couldn't get it done before the flies came out so I guess I have to wait until this fall. I don't think I'm going to have enough money to get them both done at the same time unfortunately, but Zep hasn't been aggressive or anything so I might let him wait longer. He turns three this year so it's not like he's going to suddenly turn crazy or anything. Anyway if anyone has any suggestions I'd love to hear them. Thanks!