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[crisco41]

congrads! I had no idea that it could even tell the sex ever! there is nothing like waiting for a baby! big girls christmas time

 

[eagles ring farm]

so thrilled for you we are anxiously waiting to see this baby

 

[happy appy]

Well not much happening on my end. Lily still has no udder so I'm thinking a July foal is very possible. Her feet are improving weekly and at this point the vet and farrier feel that all the wld is cut out of the hoof.

 

So glad that she's improving. How is everything else going....while we wait?

 

[happy appy]

Well here on the farm I am breaking and training the rest of my herd to drive! I was away to the Martin's Auction in PA this past weekend. Lots of nice vehicles there!

 

Sounds like a busy time. You'll have to post some pictures so we can see them in harness. How is it going?

 

[happy appy]

I will post pictures of Mabes when someone is home to help me. So far all the training happens while everyone is at work!

Mabes is doing great! This was her first week and we have already graduated to ground driving down the road! This mare though has had 2 years worth of desensitizing and exposure to everything. She is very well handled and loves to do something.

 

Sounds really good! Can't wait to see the pictures when someone can help you!

 

[happy appy]

Just to update the expected mom! The last few weeks Lily has been going down hill, she was getting depressed and dropping weight because she wasn't eating well. I called the vet in ans she strongly suggested finding another donkey for her to see if it would help. We started to look but they are few and far between around here. Then this week I got the call to help with a animal seizure in my area. Not the first time, it happens almost monthly it seems. It was a home with a couple donkeys that I didn't even know were there. The owner surrendered the ones in the worst shape and kept a couple that seemed ok to the SPCA standards. The SPCA turned this one over to me. The owner wasn't sure of her age. She is very under weight and has never seen a vet or farrier. I contacted my vet and asked about risk with moving her into the paddock with Lily. She said the risk was low because the herd had been a closed herd for more than a couple of years. Short of lice, ring worm and worms she should be ok to risk it. So she spent a day living next door in the barn where they had full access to each other through the mess dividing the stalls. The next day we introduced them on leads. It was love at first meet. Lily has picked up and was trotting around the paddock with Emma in tow.

I would like to introduce Emma!

Emma on day 1 She has a body score of 2-3 under that hair.







Lily and Emma, Lily keeps a close eye on Emma.



Lily in all her glory!

 

[Ryan Johnson]

Emma is lovely Tina, and I love seeing Pictures of Lilly. She is adorable !!!

Glad to hear she is picking up. Im sure now she has a playmate she will be back to her old self in no time

 

[crisco41]

oh how stinking cute. Glad you have a companion fo rher. We can't have her lonely. And wow what a belly

 

[chandab]

Emma is too cute, you'll have her in good shape in no time.

 

[eagles ring farm]

How cute , so glad Emma has a friend again

 

This is wonderful news. How exciting for Lily to have a friend again. I know Emma will do so well under your loving care! Just wonderful!

 

[Silver City Heritage Farmstead]

Dear little Lily, so VERY happy to see you have a companion again! I admit it, of all the expectant mothers on this thread, you are special to me.

Please give her a hug from me, and reassure her that you're not planning to allow Emma to leave. Hopefully, that will ease the anxious expression from our little Lily's sweet eyes.

Prayers of healing, and thankfulness for your generous spirit, are going out daily.

Julie in NC

 

[AnnaC]

Oh what wonderful news - brilliant for Lily and very lucky for Emma, who looks like a really sweet little girl. Just perfect for both of them!

 

[happy appy]

Update on Lily and Emma!

We have the very start of an udder! So guessing 30 days out! or so lol She has moved right along since Emma joined us. I really think we would of lost her if we didn't get another donkey for her. I will get more pictures this weekend. She is HUGE! Her feet are finally white line clear! Vet was very impressed with them today! We are still growing out hoof wall but it's coming!

The vet was out for Emma today. I was told that she was around a year old when we got her. Well they were very wrong! Vet puts her at around 6 months, that's what I was guessing too! She only has 4 teeth on top and 4 on bottom! I was getting her shots done and her teeth looked at because she has a little under bite. Because of her young age and body score the vet still wants to wait on any shots until fall if we can. If she gets a cut or scratch that breaks the skin she will give her a tetanus shot though.

 

[AnnaC]

Aww bless her, I'm so glad you found her and that she found you. Also that she is helping Lily to enjoy life again - cant wait for the updated pictures.

 

Such good news about both girls! So happy Lily has a special friend, and such a blessing for Emma to have found you!

Can't wait to see pictures, either!

 

[happy appy]

As promised, new pictures of Emma and Lily!