Today we separated the cria from their dams. It has to be done but it is always a bit sad. As soon as they have had time to get used to their new status I will get them halter trained. It is quite nice having them in the home paddocks and visitors, especially the children like to see them.
The whole place is a mud bath at the moment and every time it starts to dry up a bit the rains come down.
Mike found one of the chicks dead in its run a few days ago. He thinks the rain blew in and its mother was not protecting it very well. The fox got a chicken last night. We think it was shut out when the automatic
pop hole closed.
We condition checked all the females today and were pleasantly surprised that all except one are in excellent condition. She should start to improve now that her cria has moved out. As a precaution we gave her a dose of wormer, but I doubt if she has that problem.
The goats and kids continue to do well, as do the dogs and the cat who has decided to become an indoor cat now that the winter is on the way.
Friday 19 November 2010
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