NH Homesteader's journal

[tortoise]

Does the vet clinic staff know your dog is dog-aggressive? They can help smooth things along by helping you schedule an appointment at a less busy time and making a dog-free path for you through the building.

 

[NH Homesteader]

Oh this is just the rabies clinic. When I bring him in for regular appointments yes, they do. The vet I just started going to (but haven't brought him to yet) has a room with a direct outside entrance. My old vet would bring us right to a room instead of having to use the waiting area.

 

[NH Homesteader]

I'm very particular about vets. I had one who was scared of him, she wanted him to wear a muzzle and was anxious that he was going to bite me when I held him for shots. Dog aggressive does not = people aggressive. He's a friendly dope with people!

 

[baymule]

We have to take our 4 in two trips. Parker, Polly and Trip, then Paris by herself. But all load up in the truck, ride well and are fairly sociable. It takes work when they are pups.

 

[NH Homesteader]

I have done more work with this dog. He's part chow, and it shows. He was great when he was a puppy, we brought him everywhere with is and he was fantastic. Chows are different. He's a very happy farm dog, and loves his family and a select few people that make the cut. Everyone else he tolerates.

 

[NH Homesteader]

Meat birds are getting psycho. They're being moved out of the brooder this evening, if DH can get his friend to help muscle the chicken tractor into place because I can't help! We'll leave a heat lamp in there for a bit longer at night but they should be fine. It's pretty warm here (low 80's) and will be into next week.

Lilly, my Nigie, HATES Clifford. She's being a mean nasty old goat, and half the time he's minding his own business!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Meat birds are getting psycho.

Oh boy! How old are they now? Ten-ish days? I'm probably way wrong cuz my brain is fried, lol!

Silly Lilly! She needs to learn to love the little man!

 

[NH Homesteader]

They are 12 days or so. Have faith in your brain! Lol

Yeah the woman I got Lilly from said she had to hold her to be bred because she hated her bucks too. Strange little goat! Peppermint is knocking him around a little but not as vicious as miss Lilly. Lilly is a snobby goat, and she apparently is not fond of men in her personal space. Funny she hates DH too...

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I had to hold a Nubian doe so a pygmy buck could breed her... OMG... it was NOT a fun time.

 

[NH Homesteader]

Lol I imagine!!