Two of a kind

Does anyone else see the resemblance between these two?

Gypsy is due Friday. So far I see no action other than general discomfort, and it is beautiful outside, so that is where she is. Maybe she will trick me--but nowhere better to foal than a big open pasture, so if she does she does. No big deal.

In other news, I took Squeak and Cash to the vet this morning, ostensibly to confirm they both need to be bred. Neither did. Typical. I go back Wednesday.

That is going to be a very long day, as Sly is having a very distinguished guest on Wednesday evening. I am not saying who yet, as I do not want to jinx anything, but suffice it to say that it is a HUGE honor for him. He is very excited. Oh who am I kidding. If a herd of jackass girls came to visit, he would be thrilled---he is first and foremost a man. They are not known for their ability to distinguish these things.

Also maybe Wednesday nite, if not earlier, the baby boy is having a specialist farrier come tend to his squirrelly legs. I am doing anything and everything possible to avoid surgical intervention, but I have no idea if it will work. Certainly, the opinions on what to do with a wonky legged foal are all over the place, and each opinion is persuasive when I hear it. It is overwhelming, especially since so many of the opinions are diametrically opposed to each other. One way or the other, we will get this little feller lined out. We are lucky to have so many really experienced professionals to help us along.

What else? Surely there is something to tell.

Guess not!

Bocephus takes a swim

The pig has been named, and has celebrated by taking a dip in the pool. I am satisfied that I thought this was more funny than he did, but it did make for a fun photo session---
I love my baby Bocephus! He is so much fun.

More pig pics

I knew I would not get away with just that piggy pic, so here is one more of the piggy once he got home.....it did not take Barry long to smack down the idea that there would be no pig in his house. He put one right in his bed to watch TV with him and Thor! Forgive Thor looking a little insane there--it is a little shocking to find a pig in the bed. He just went with the flow though like he always does- at least until piggy let loose with a big squeal!

A new addition to the farm

Meet our new man, the baby piggie! He is about 6 weeks old, and funny funny funny. He was the runt of the litter, and seemed the quietest but that is not lasting! Before I chose the runt, I was going to name him Hercules, but I do not know if that fits him at all now.
So far he has gone to PetSmart to get a new harness (which he has already learned how to take off), and gone swimming in his own swimming pool, and is now playing in the front yard. He also took a nap with Barry and Thor in the bed--he wants to be right on top of you, which is funny, as he raises hell if you make him do something that he did not want to do.
I am really looking forward to playing with him and teaching him tricks.