Arnora

Arnora had a beautiful Ram Lamb this morning - unfortunately the 'add photo' on blogspot is not functioning properly this morning - I will add photos as soon as it allows me.

Star

We had to perform an emergency c-section. We lost the lamb, but mom is doing fine.

Pregnancy Toxemia - The miracle Mom: Togepi

Togepi and Star came down with severe symptoms of Pregnancy Toxemia sometime before 6am last Sunday. I called the vet and we followed protocol hoping for the best. We induced labor in both at around 9am (results in approx. 36-48hours IF due) By sunday evening, the vet came out again and IV'd Togepi. I had to stay with her throughout the night preventing her from moving. The vet was straight forward telling me not to expect her to ever get up again. We just were working on keeping her alive long enough to have her lambs. We did not want to perform a c-section just yet. She was not due for another 7 days.

Star was responding slightly better than Togepi, but I think they were just taking turns (I am only one person).

On my 3rd evening, after feeding her manually with a syringe (alfalfa mash), and days of Sub-Q injections and oral polypropylene glycol, and calcium. . . around 11:39pm May 18th, she presented a lambs head and 2 tiny little hooves.

The vet was called because she was too weak to push and I was not sure how many lambs she was carrying. He pulled the lamb ram out and reached in a grabbed the ewe lamb. The ewe lamb was very strong and quick to get up to nurse. The ram lamb was weakened by presenting for some time before being extracted. After much rubbing and moving and momma licking, he finally began to respond positively. I left mom to do the job she is so good at doing. The lambs progressed throughout the night and by morning they were getting up to nurse regularly. I am still feeding mom and administering her meds, but she is so focused on her lambs it makes my job much easier!

Here's one positive result from a negative prognosis of Pregnancy Toxemia!

Star is still in our prayers and when she lambs, you will be the third to know (Star first, me second, you third :))

GREATEST HORSES IN THE WORLD. . . mine :)

Mac, Koda, Medichi - such a perfect, happy family :)

Fiber stash and Spring weather

Well, the weather is not exactly cooperating with riding lately. High winds, scattered rains. . . Welcome to the real spring.

I have been preparing the wool roving to be placed onto Etsy in order for you lovely people to fill your fiber stash. Keep an eye out - It will be available in no time. I am just weighing out the final available fleece totals!!! Keep checking back!

The Ewes are doing well - looking very chunky with their baby's kicking to come into the world. They are expected to lamb in two weeks! I will be posting pictures as the come. :)

It's going to be a beautiful summer and I look forward to all of your comments!

Riding Season is upon us!

Medichi is doing great at Lake Le-Aqua-Na.

I'm excited to be starting Max (new horse) next month! But for now, Medichi gets all the riding :)

Bookcase is complete!

We had a friend install a custom bookcase along the staircase. It was pine and very light in color. My husband and I conditioned the wood, stained with Golden Mahogany, and coated it with polyurethane. It's gorgeous!! I love it! Now all I have to do is load it with our books and enjoy!

Before After:

Newest Addition to the Family :)

You remember Medichi: You remember MiKoda:(yes he's getting big)

Now, Please welcome Full Moon Over Texas to our Family :)

Thank you so Much Susan and John - He is Wonderful :) I can't wait to start playing with him!

Poco is Growing!

I think he's as big as he's going to get, but his mind is still learning! He loves to help with the sheep and at times he thinks he has to help with the horses, but he learned the horses just ignore him now. - That's no fun, so onto playing with his cats!

Spring Has Sprung

Here we go with our first spring in our new home! My PussyWillow showed buds last week and now they have sprung! It's one of the most beautiful sights I've seen so far this year. I'm getting more and more excited for the fresh new spring and summer with every bud that is budding and every animal that is shedding!