Ups And Downs

You might have noticed a missing post, yesterday.  I was away from the farm much of Tuesday, and decided to take a little break after that.  I watched a Christmas movie with Hubbs and knitted instead of writing. (Am I on the Naughty List?)

Tuesday was fraught with worries of Red.  Jack found him looking a little worse on Tuesday morning.  He refused to eat... a tummy ache from the anti-inflammatory medicine.  He had another visit from the Vet, who agreed that he still just does not seem "right".  

She repeated the Lyme test and got a battery of other blood tests.  Hopefully we will get some answers soon.  He did agree to go out to the front pasture (in the rain) for the past two mornings - fresh grass is easier on the tummy.  

His appetite has returned, somewhat, now that we have stopped the anti-inflammatory meds.  Still... it is a mystery that will, hopefully, soon be solved.

Our rainy weather continues - and this guy is a little soggy from sun-up to sun-down.

Even with the rain, he goes for a swim any chance he gets!

Water is just the "funnest" thing!


You might guess who doesn't appreciate the rain...


Yup, these gals... hate the rain and refuse to go out...


except for their breakfast chow.


Yummy!

Jack also found this gal sitting on a nest in the corner of the "new" chickens' house.

That's quite a clutch, you've got there!

Yes, we took them away.  We don't need freshly hatched chicks as we enter the winter season!  Sorry, Blanche! 

Today's blog photos are courtesy of Jack... I took the day off from farm chores in order to do some Christmas baking... mushroom shaped shortbread, thumbprints with farm-grown bramble berry jam, and Russian tea cookies.


I also baked a treat for now... Snickers cookies... made, simply, with a mashed banana, 1/4 cup of peanut butter, a tablespoon of maple syrup, a heaping cup of oats, ⅓ cup chopped peanuts, ⅓ cup of dark chocolate chips.  Baked for 12 minutes at 375 degrees.  Healthy, processed-sugar free, and yummy!


I am hoping that everyone who ordered soap and heard back from me has received their order. 
More to come in late January.

Comments

Sorry to hear that Red is not quite himself yet. Hoping to soon hear that it has been figured out and he is on the mend. Can animals be allergic to medication? Just a thought that popped into my head and now I'm wondering. I am sure the blood tests will be able to tell more conclusivelywhat is going on with him. Tha is quite a clutch you found. At least you know you've got a good setting hen if you want to hatch some out come spring! We never did let any of ours hatch any. Hunting season continues here though no longer gun sseason.
We sure could use the meat in the freezer for this winter though. Forrest is quite the water dog!
Hope you are enjoying all this festive season is bringing your way.
Anonymous said…
Alas, after reading today's post, I realized that if I were lucky enough to be one of the animals on your farm I would be a donkey girl. No swimming in cold puddles for me! I'm glad you took a break for yourself this week, and I hope Red gets better.
Jeannie
sillygirl said…
Your first priority is to take care of yourself - otherwise you have nothing to give so do take days off! That goes for all of us.
You could never be on the naughty list. I am worried about Red too. How old is he? He is precious to all of us.
Agent X, not said…
Everyone gets a break now and then .... even when we love what we do. Good wishes sent for Red, and hugs to the water dog. You are far more patient than I with his water fun. :)