HC Minis - new pics pg 172

[chandab]

Chanda they are growing more and more gorgeous

I think we went to the same school of selling horses, I'll keep my fingers crossed that your latest enquiry works out!

Thank you. And, I'm glad someone else graduated from the same school.

 

[Eagle]

I always cried when I sold my babies but remember that we only have our horses because someone else was kind enough to sell us their baby.

 

[chandab]

I'd sure like to make someone happy and the colt get a good home, so here's hoping. I think Manny would probably be the best stallion prospect; he'll be the smallest of the three. All have nice conformation and good color, so thinking smallest of the bunch might be more marketable as a stallion.

 

[chandab]

A little more barn progress, but some of my rafters up, two more need to go up plus the purlins. When he gets a chance, hopefully soon, Shayne will cut the tops off the extra tall posts for me; I can't go much further til he does.



And, some cute barn kittens. Cinnamon, our tabby calico, had 4 kittens this spring; two tortis and two white with points (one grey one red).

 

[paintponylvr]

CUTE kittens!!!!

Can I ask? Are purlins the same as stringers? The smaller boards that go across the rafters?

 

[chandab]

Can I ask? Are purlins the same as stringers? The smaller boards that go across the rafters?

I would say yes. I'll be adding purlins across the top of the rafters to nail the tin to (around 3' apart, I think), when I get that far.

 

[paintponylvr]

Ah, ok! Yep, sounds like two different names for the same thing.

Hmmm... I learned "stringers" from my step-dad when I was building sheds and barns with him in MT, but he was from the mid-west, so I'm guessing that's where the different terms came from... dunno.

Just googled the two terms and yours is described in the way it should be and mine means the support boards (the up/down ones supporting the platform of each stair)for staircases. Interesting. I guess I needed to learn something else new this weekend!

 

[Eagle]

Ahhh cute kitties

the barn is coming along nicely, you are doing a great job.

 

[Evelynk2000]

I just fell in love! The white kitten with red points is lovely!

 

[chandab]

Ahhh cute kitties

the barn is coming along nicely, you are doing a great job.

Thank you.

 

[chandab]

I just fell in love! The white kitten with red points is lovely!

Wish you were closer, you could have him (at least I think its a him). We have too many barn kitties, and while several are fixed, this momma just came to us this winter (she was left behind, when someone moved); can't wait for the next free or low-cost spay-neuter clinic to be in the area.

Ah, ok! Yep, sounds like two different names for the same thing.

Hmmm... I learned "stringers" from my step-dad when I was building sheds and barns with him in MT, but he was from the mid-west, so I'm guessing that's where the different terms came from... dunno.

Just googled the two terms and yours is described in the way it should be and mine means the support boards (the up/down ones supporting the platform of each stair)for staircases. Interesting. I guess I needed to learn something else new this weekend!

Yes, I guess I have heard stringers for stair supports.

 

[chandab]

Thank you.

I'm anxious to get done with my barn, but need Shayne's help on a couple things, so not sure how much more I can do before he absolutely has to help before I can go on. Still need to buy the tin for the roof, the scary expensive part of the project; although, lumber is pretty pricey these days too. [Luckily, my plywood came from an auction, and was only $10/sheet, instead of $30-40 at the lumber yard.

 

[chandab]

Why are you taking down your barn? Gosh we'd do anything for another barn, especially for calving (if we could find a level dry spot for one).

 

[chandab]

Are the stalls sized for big or small horses? Have you considered renting it out to someone, even for storage, if there are open areas inside (although, the insurance could suck to try to rent it out).

 

[chandab]

Would love to have that barn, although I don't think there is a flat spot big enough on the place for something that size (and if its not a shop or cattle related, it doesn't get priority).

 

[Wings]

Love the kitties, the one with the orange "blaze" is adorable!!

 

[chandab]

Love the kitties, the one with the orange "blaze" is adorable!!

Thank you. Looks wise, that one might be my favorite too; not sure which one has the best personality, yet. They are all just too cute.

 

[chandab]

Pregnant mares and stallions?

Not every day, but I do turn Che` out on pasture with the Honey, Baybe and Tilly a couple times a week so he can stretch his legs and get a little grass and sunshine. Today, was a turn-out day for Che`, I got busy picking poop, turned around and Che` was mounting Baybe and she was allowing it, so... End of pregnancy hormones run amok or was I mistaken with her pregnancy, despite her attitude and shape?

 

[AnnaC]

It could be the hormones - it does happen as you well know. Sorry cant remember, but how far is she supposed to be from her foaling date - might it be that time will tell you as she gets closer?

 

[chandab]

She was pasture bred from June 27 til I brought Tilly home last November, so your guess is as good as mine, but looking at her we are thinking later this month.

I inquired with another friend, and she said she had a mare that would accept a stallion right up til foaling, but to keep his germy ****** away from her.

[Not sure if the word she used is PC enough for this group (its starts with a P and ends with an R and there is also an ECKE in the word.

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