Frustratedearthmother's Journaling Journey

[frustratedearthmother]

Nicer and brisker this morning - 41 at wake up. Even at 41 it was more comfortable than yesterday. No wind today and lots of sun. We should top out in the mid/high 60's. Back up to 80 tomorrow and 87 by Saturday.

I had a HUGE victory yesterday. I caught three doelings that have been on the "bye-bye" list for a while. They are in the trailer and if I can get them to calm down for a minute I'll get pictures and get 'em listed. One is really friendly, one is so-so friendly, and one is a cra-cra wildcat! I had to build a catch pen in the barn to get her. It was a very small pen - maybe 4 x 4. I put feed in there and attached a rope to the gate so I could hide behind a door and pull it shut if/when she went in. She did, and I shut the gate and waited a minute for her to settle down. She didn't. I slipped in and as she started literally bouncing off the walls, I caught her in mid-air before she launched herself over the fence. Dang, I'm good, lol! But, I have been doing this for a while.

Taught her to lead also. Well....sorta. Actually, I taught her it was much easier to let me stand close to her than to try and break her own neck doing double back flips at the end of the lead rope. The girl can learn!

Hopefully in a few more days they'll be outta here!

 

[flowerbug]

impressive! i guess all those years of practice paid off?

 

[baymule]

You feed, water, and care for them every day. So why does one or two get slapped with the stupid stick?

 

[frustratedearthmother]

This one never forgave me for disbudding her...despite all the feed and care - ungrateful wench, lol!

 

[Rammy]

Nicer and brisker this morning - 41 at wake up. Even at 41 it was more comfortable than yesterday. No wind today and lots of sun. We should top out in the mid/high 60's. Back up to 80 tomorrow and 87 by Saturday.

I had a HUGE victory yesterday. I caught three doelings that have been on the "bye-bye" list for a while. They are in the trailer and if I can get them to calm down for a minute I'll get pictures and get 'em listed. One is really friendly, one is so-so friendly, and one is a cra-cra wildcat! I had to build a catch pen in the barn to get her. It was a very small pen - maybe 4 x 4. I put feed in there and attached a rope to the gate so I could hide behind a door and pull it shut if/when she went in. She did, and I shut the gate and waited a minute for her to settle down. She didn't. I slipped in and as she started literally bouncing off the walls, I caught her in mid-air before she launched herself over the fence. Dang, I'm good, lol! But, I have been doing this for a while.

Taught her to lead also. Well....sorta. Actually, I taught her it was much easier to let me stand close to her than to try and break her own neck doing double back flips at the end of the lead rope. The girl can learn!

Hopefully in a few more days they'll be outta here!

I think everyone would agree that a video of your catching goat midair should of been required.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I think everyone would agree that a video of your catching goat midair should of been required.

I could try to set that up next time, lol. No way I'm taking that hussy out of the trailer to try it again!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

It's officially a "poor me" day.

We were supposed to go fishing this morning but DH slept late. He didn't sleep well last night so he ended finally getting sleep this morning - during peak fishing time. Argh...

I checked goat membranes this morning and have to worm. I dry lotted the goats most of this year and they looked great. I finally started letting them out to graze the Bermuda that took off after the light rains we had in early September. But I guess the parasites survived all the hot and dry weather and now the goats are carrying a load again. Not all of them - but definitely the Nubians. I swear Nubians must WANT to die from parasite issues...sheesh. Dry lot again - at least until after a freeze. Heck at that point what would they be able to munch on anyway, lol.

Stupid dog broke my thumb this morning. Might be a slight exaggeration - but at the very least it's badly jammed. All swollen and blue and extremely painful. Good thing it's my left thumb.

I need chocolate.

 

[tortoise]

Poor you! chocolate, ibuprofen and a snuggly nap sound like a good plan.

 

[flowerbug]

...
I need chocolate.

i'd send you an air drop via a Turkey Vulture but i suspect it wouldn't make it that far before getting eaten... hope you haven't had permanent damage but that sure can put a damper on things.

 

[FarmerJamie]

It's officially a "poor me" day.

We were supposed to go fishing this morning but DH slept late. He didn't sleep well last night so he ended finally getting sleep this morning - during peak fishing time. Argh...

I checked goat membranes this morning and have to worm. I dry lotted the goats most of this year and they looked great. I finally started letting them out to graze the Bermuda that took off after the light rains we had in early September. But I guess the parasites survived all the hot and dry weather and now the goats are carrying a load again. Not all of them - but definitely the Nubians. I swear Nubians must WANT to die from parasite issues...sheesh. Dry lot again - at least until after a freeze. Heck at that point what would they be able to munch on anyway, lol.

Stupid dog broke my thumb this morning. Might be a slight exaggeration - but at the very least it's badly jammed. All swollen and blue and extremely painful. Good thing it's my left thumb.

I need chocolate.

How are you feeling today?