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So far, so good. I can't believe that it's been about 10 months now since I returned Cooper and purchased Pepper. Pepper is a cutie. His personality is the complete opposite of Cooper's, he's super quiet, actually he is so quiet that he has almost no personality. The good thing is that my...

The girls seem to be a-ok. Charlotte’s (who had the 41 quills) leg is a little sore, but I’ve checked it often and it seems to be on the mend. Temps are also good, so I’ll just keep watching them closely and continue the antibiotics. Thanks to all for input and kind messages.

Sorry that you have also had to deal with porcupine quills in your animals. I'm assuming that your horses ended up being okay, which is what I was hoping to hear from someone. I did not attempt to remove the quills myself because I was afraid that I might break the barbs off which could have...

Late yesterday afternoon, my mini donks had an encounter with a porcupine! Willow, ended up with 6 quills and Charlotte had 41, most of them above her hoof on the back of her left leg, embedded in her tendon. She actually had a couple in the bottom of her hoof from kicking the porcupine. Vet...

Excellent advice. I haven't even thought about how I would start driving once I purchase a cart. I am currently ground driving my boys and taking driving lessons (using another horse) at a local training facility. Thanks again. I am totally going to follow your advice.

Thanks for letting me know about C springs. Yes, I have 2 barns. One for my little ones and one for my tractor, log splitter, etc. I have room for a cart (or 2). Would the concern of the weather be the only draw back of wood wheels?

I have thought about a K-Bike, but it looks like it would be hard to "bail" out of and I'd love to have a seat big enough for 2 people. I don't know if I'll ever feel confident driving by myself. Fact is, I am really quite frightened of the idea of driving, especially by myself. Hydraulic...

I just have to say that this is an assume photo!! I can imagine that it was great fun on so many levels.

I'm in the process of purchasing the first of 2 driving carts for my boys (and me!). I probably will be ordering a custom Amish made Wood easy entry cart. The big question is: What kind of wheels and springs should I get?? At this point, I'm thinking either motorcycle or wood.. I will be...

Sorry to hear that your little one is not well. I too have nothing to offer except support. I am sending positive energy your way.

Hi and welcome. I joined this forum about 2 years ago when I acquired 2 new mini horses who were much younger than my previous mini. 1 of the boys was actually completely untrained. I asked a lot of questions about how and what I should be doing with my boys and in return, I got a lot of...

Thank You.

Kelly, Up until now I haven't acknowledge my hosting the book club for May. This is because I have been finishing up plans for a trip to Alaska and didn't know when I would be available to host. I really want to participate in the book club, but I really can't host in May. I travel quite a...

I will keep positive energy coming your way and hope the baby does well.

I believe that ghosts/spirits exist, but I don't think about it much. When I was around 12 a few of my cousins and I were playing the game Uncle Wiggily in the upstairs finished attic in my aunt and uncle's old farmhouse (family reunion). Many generations of my family lived and died in that...

I have 2 mini donks and 2 mini horses. They all go into their barn every night of the year. I use to let them out at night in the summer many years ago, but we have a few black bears, a pack of coyotes and a family of bobcats that live in the woods around me, so I just decided that they will...

Welcome. What an interesting animal journey you have had!! I think your little herd is lucky that you have found them. Good luck.

Thanks to all for your input about this topic. MaryFlora, thanks for suggesting that I don't have to decide immediately. I think I'll wait to see how the training (with the trainer, not me !) goes throughout the spring and summer. If no real progress has been made, perhaps, I'll send them to...

Forgot to mention that I think they also make a 400 Watt heater, but I don't think the extra wattage is necessary.

Yes. there is a bucket heater that can be used in plastic. For more than 20 years or so, I have used a Bucket/Utility De-Icer (actually a heater) by API. It is the 250 Watt-30 gallon heater, Made by Miller Manufacturing. It's model number is: DT250. The units actually have thermostats within...