April 20, 2009

Today was Monday so it was cleaning and washing day. All the coats were brought in from the trucks, cars and barn so I will have all that to wash tomorrow.

Emma Lee, the bottle goat wasn't feeling to well today. She felt hot and seemed lethargic. One eye was watery and she seemed a bit congested so I started her on a small amount of antibiotics. By the evening she had perked up some and drank most of her bottle. Since she had no colostrum she will be at risk for infections.

I waited until late to feed since Donny had to bring feed from the store. The bottle babies seem to be adjusting to their new home in the barn with some of the other babies. They are not shy about eating so I don't have to worry about that.

We had a heavy rain last night but things seem to drying up. The pastures are looking so green and hopefully will be growing fast. Dusty waited until the lots dried up before he put his horses out then it came another quick rain. His barrel horse, Flash, does not like the rain and was highly insulted that she got a little bit wet.