April 15, 2009

Today was clear and windy and a little bit cool. I typed from morning until noon and will begin again when new dictation arrives. I am also cleaning the house and washing clothes.

Dusty did not get in until 3 this morning so I let him sleep awhile. He finally got up fed his horses and spent the day working on goat proofing the fence. He knocked a barrel over at the barrel race last night but he wasn't the only one. It seemed like the first barrel must have been jinxed since so many hit it. His time was good anyway.

The little goat was doing okay this morning but when I went to feed this afternoon she was on her side and lifeless. I brought her in and tube fed her some milk. Since I had the dryer going I put a blanket in to warm up so I could wrap her up. I also gave her a shot of whiskey in her milk. I went back to the barn to finish up feeding.

I came back began supper (meatloaf, mashed potatoes and peas) and started typing again. The little goat was still very weak but was holding her head up a bit. I tube fed her milk again minus the whiskey this time. At last check she seemed more alert and seemed to have a bit of her sucking reflex back. I think she may have been premature due to her size and had trouble holding her body temperature. We will just have to wait and see how she does.