It's another beautiful morning, here on the farm! Finally, days of sunshine have arrived. Although I cannot begrudge an occasional rain shower - the gardens need it, and it relieves some of the necessary work of watering!
Our morning begins with the changing of the guard. Ginger heads into the dry lot looking for her breakfast, as the donkeys head out into the foggy lower pasture for theirs.
Meanwhile, the horses are above in the sunny upper pasture, happily munching away.
I love these peaceful mornings - birdsong, cool breezes, happy animals. I couldn't ask for anything more!
We are in the midst of shedding season. When all of the equines are back in the dry lot ( a little later in the morning), I work in brushing them and removing as much of their excess hair as possible.
The donkeys use my legs as scratching posts!
This tool helps remove a ton of unwanted winter hair.
While I am busy with the donkeys, Forrest tries to engage Red in a little play.
"Go away, annoying canine!"
It only takes a few minutes to get quite an accumulation of fur.
This guy, however, lost his winter coat a few weeks ago. He enjoys the attention, though, so I give him a
once-over with a brush.
While walking alongside the woods in front of our house, I was so happy to find wild Columbine blooming there. I've got to say, the wildflowers this spring are amazing!
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Do you offer the hair to the birds for nesting material? I can imagine they would readily use it.
I've grown columbine for the first time this year, and I must say, it is a spectacular plant! I think I need to move ours nearer the woodland garden.
Have a stellar day!
Beautiful Wildflowers! Have a joy filled day!
Thank you.
Ann
Spring is a glorious season! A time for shedding old coats, sporting new coats and flowers and green everything everywhere!
Though I am physically unable to walk the fields and woods like I used to and soak up the serenity and beauty, I can with you. ❤️
Thanks for sharing!
I'm sure you are enjoying this sunshine. It's getting a little warm too quickly for me. I guess it's going to be a hot summer. Probably the way it's going to be in the future. Enjoy!