Recent content by BlueEyedPony

I haven't posted in quite a while, but had to chime in on this one... I'm expecting my first, due August 30th. Just hit 38 weeks on Sunday. The baby is still in breech position, so it is likely that I will have to have a c-section. Doc attempted an external version last Monday and was...

I work 3-4 blocks from the shooting scene, and needless to say there is little actual work getting done here today. News coverage has been pretty much all over the place, although they have finally confirmed at least 13 dead. There's been news helicoptors flying overhead for a few hours, and...

I have two 95lb dogs, and both do well on Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul brand Large Breed formula. I pay about $32 for a 40lb bag, which lasts about 2 weeks. Main ingredient is chicken, and I believe (but could be wrong) that it does not contain corn.

Thanks guys for all the responses! Debs, that is so generous of you! I'd be glad to pay shipping if you don't need it anymore, just let me know! The major problem I've encountered is not high speed running through the fence, but pushing little fuzzy heads against the bottom strand, trying to...

I've been having a heck of a time keeping my minis in their fence this fall (and seem to remember the same thing happening about this time, last year). They have 3-strand electric wire, with strands at 1 foot from the ground, 2 feet from the ground, and 4 feet from the ground. The fencer is...

Wow, what an up and down day. Duncan was feeling pretty yucky this morning, didn't even touch his grain and had a temp of 101.8. Manure was a little more firm, but still not normal. I just got home and met the vet for his second dose of antibiotics, and he was looking much better; perkier...

Thanks all so much for your healing thoughts and well wishes. Deb, I would love it if you would send some healing our way! He finished his dinner tonight for the first time in a few days, and seems to be feeling better. The diarrhea will be the big hurdle...poor guy has poops that look more...

What an emotionally exhausting day. My poor little Duncan has had a low appetite for the last day or so, not finishing his grain and not showing much interest in hay. Noticed some messy diarrhea this morning, and a temp of 102.3. First vet I talked to didn't really want to come see him, said...

Hey, Leia. To answer your question...I am lucky to have a fiancee who is extremely handy, and a father-in-law-to-be that used to restore antique carriages and furniture. I'm really hoping to enlist their help! :bgrin I haven't yet located someone to do the actual wicker work, but my fiancee...

Thanks for all the compliments! It's certainly a little rough looking right now, but I think a paint job and some wicker work will do it a world of good! Governess carts traditionally have bench seats that face each other, so you have to turn sideways on the seat to drive. I thought it would...

Okay, I dug up some pictures that the old owner sent me...not me driving in the one picture, but at least you can see it hooked! :aktion033:

Sorry I don't have any pictures yet, but I'm so excited I had to share! I've been looking for an antique governess cart for a few years now...I've always thought they were so neat looking and really wanted a wooden-wheeled vehicle that was originally made for minis/small ponies rather than a...

My QH mare did this quite a bit last winter, and I was totally perplexed. She was (and still is) on 6 acres of pasture, and was splitting a bale of hay a day with 2 other horses, so always had something to eat. She has always had access to a mineral block and plenty of water. She would only...

After all of the waiting I've done, Marigold finally had a beautiful little heifer (girl) calf! :risa8: Of course, she had to wait until I wasn't home. :o Mom and baby are both doing well. The new baby's name is Magnolia, and she's a keeper! : She's so tiny...probably less than 50 pounds...

Wow, I have a new-found appreciation for all of you who have mares to watch every year! Marigold, my Irish Dexter cow, is due to calve with the first birth ever for an animal I have owned...and I'm a wreck! She was pastured with a bull from September 14 2006 through December 17 2006. If she...