Back at home, September has been very wet, so we're really looking forward to drier and warmer days. Zip and Merge, our rescue goat kids, and Bo the lamb are thriving. Our babies are rapidly growing up. They have just moved out from the caretaker house into their own houses and paddock next to the adult goats, which is a big step. This means that Zip and Merge can see and interact with the big kids from a safe distance. They're also still close to the house so we can regularly check on them. Both are very playful and curious, and love climbing on top of anything or anyone!
The cows were very happy that the sun has come out this week, a hopeful sign that the grass will finally start growing again. We are putting some work into the sanctuary gardens, planting vegetables for human and animal food. Our rescue bunny Mindy is flourishing and has a nice outdoor cage now. The ponies are enjoying spring, and we are feeding them nettle, which is good for their laminitis. We're also supplementing their diet with chickweed and other nutritious spring greens. The days are getting longer, which makes the work so much easier!
Finally we'd like to pass on our deep gratitude to everyone who donated to our hay fundraiser or spread the word. We're delighted that we reached our target, and the hay bales will be arriving soon!
The cows were very happy that the sun has come out this week, a hopeful sign that the grass will finally start growing again. We are putting some work into the sanctuary gardens, planting vegetables for human and animal food. Our rescue bunny Mindy is flourishing and has a nice outdoor cage now. The ponies are enjoying spring, and we are feeding them nettle, which is good for their laminitis. We're also supplementing their diet with chickweed and other nutritious spring greens. The days are getting longer, which makes the work so much easier!
Finally we'd like to pass on our deep gratitude to everyone who donated to our hay fundraiser or spread the word. We're delighted that we reached our target, and the hay bales will be arriving soon!
