Our new little donkey finally has a name.
As I said in my last post, it takes me a while to pick the "right" name foe the new babies around the farm.
He will be called BRONCO BILLY from now on. Of course, that will get shortened to BRONCO in no time.
He loves to race around the pasture with his tail straight out and his little nose up in the air. He bucks like a rodeo bronco just for the fun of it. He is full of life and seems to be enjoying it immensely!
He comes right up to the fence to be petted.
Like all mini donkeys, he loves attention.
I have not put him with the older group of babies yet. I will eventually add, Smoochie, Serena and Bronco Billy in with the rest of the female donkey herd.
It has been said ,by many breeders, that a male donkey ,(known as a jack), will often times try to kill a youngster that is not his offspring.
I would not take any chances with any of my donkeys!
I recently watched one of my jacks go after a little dog who ventured into his pasture. Donkeys do not like dogs. They will attack one if it enters their field. Many folks use mini donkeys to protect their sheep from dogs and coyotes for this very reason.
A donkey will chase it's prey head on and strike at it with their front feet and their teeth. They roll the offending animal under their hoooves and stomp it to death.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
NEW BABY DONKEY ARRIVES AFTER 13 MONTHS OF WAITING!
FINALLY!
The gestation period for mini donkeys is anywhere from 10 to 14 months so it is very hard to know exactly when a new baby will arrive. This little guy took 13 months and he is a winner!
Our newest baby donkey has arrived safe and sound. I found him trying to get all 4 of his legs coordinated so he could stand up, at 10:30 the other night in the barn with his mom, Smoochie.
It was Smoochie's first baby, and while she loved him to death and could not stop licking him, there was no way she was going to let that child nurse!
That area of her body was OFF LIMITS! She had no idea that she held the milk he needed to get going and make it in this new world. She would kick at him every time he tried to head in that direction or went behind her.
After about 3 hours of frustration on all 3 of our parts, I intervened and tied her up 3 ways until she had only 3 legs to stand on. Then I had to wait for him to find the right spot. Once he latched onto that teat he was a happy baby. I let him have as long a drink as he wanted and then I untied her and went to bed! By this time it was 2:30 in the morning! The next day ,when I went down to the barn, Mom and Baby were doing fine. Smoochie was allowing him to nurse with no problems.
He is now 2 weeks old and runs around the pasture like a little "wild man". His little tail is straight out and he flies along the ground. He loves to buck and jump up on his hind legs. I am trying to figure out the best name for him. It always takes me a while to come up with what seems to me to be the perfect name for the new animals around the farm.
Come out and visit. He is outside with his Mom, his Aunt, and his Grandma on good weather days.
The gestation period for mini donkeys is anywhere from 10 to 14 months so it is very hard to know exactly when a new baby will arrive. This little guy took 13 months and he is a winner!
Our newest baby donkey has arrived safe and sound. I found him trying to get all 4 of his legs coordinated so he could stand up, at 10:30 the other night in the barn with his mom, Smoochie.
It was Smoochie's first baby, and while she loved him to death and could not stop licking him, there was no way she was going to let that child nurse!
That area of her body was OFF LIMITS! She had no idea that she held the milk he needed to get going and make it in this new world. She would kick at him every time he tried to head in that direction or went behind her.
After about 3 hours of frustration on all 3 of our parts, I intervened and tied her up 3 ways until she had only 3 legs to stand on. Then I had to wait for him to find the right spot. Once he latched onto that teat he was a happy baby. I let him have as long a drink as he wanted and then I untied her and went to bed! By this time it was 2:30 in the morning! The next day ,when I went down to the barn, Mom and Baby were doing fine. Smoochie was allowing him to nurse with no problems.
He is now 2 weeks old and runs around the pasture like a little "wild man". His little tail is straight out and he flies along the ground. He loves to buck and jump up on his hind legs. I am trying to figure out the best name for him. It always takes me a while to come up with what seems to me to be the perfect name for the new animals around the farm.
Come out and visit. He is outside with his Mom, his Aunt, and his Grandma on good weather days.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
lamb saved by quick thinking and good help!
Saturday morning I was showing some folks the new lambs and right then one of the ewes began to lamb.
Eventually she produced a large fellow but he was not breathing
I got him breathing but then took a look to see what he was, boy or girl, and discovered that he was bleeding out!
His umbilical cord was herniated and protruding out of his belly!
I had the poor folks who were watching all this trauma, throw me a piece of twine that I used to tie off the bleeding area. I rushed up to the house to get my keys to take him to the vet.
Jenny Thrasher was here looking at a piece of furniture that she wanted to buy and she immediately offered to drive.
Thank goodness for her quick help.
Newberg Vet Hospital put him back together and I am happy to say that he is doing fine 6 days later.
Check out the wonderful photos that Jenny has on her BlogSpot.
Here is the link: http://jennythrasherphotography.blogspot.com
Thursday, March 25, 2010
OPENING WEEKEND JUST AHEAD!
SPRING BEGINS AT THE FARM!
OPENING DAY WILL BE APRIL 8
YES, WE WILL BE PART OF THE FAVORITE 5 COUNTRY FARMS
SPRING TOUR ! APRIL 9-10-11 & 16-17-18
THE FARM HOURS: THURSDAY THRU SATURDAY 10-4
Monday, March 15, 2010
2010 SPRING OPENING on APRIL EIGHTH at 10 AM
JOIN US FOR OUR 2010 SPRING OPENING ON THE EIGHTH OF APRIL.
WE WILL BE OPEN FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM , THURSDAY THRU SUNDAY
IF THE WEATHER COOPERATES, THE NEW BABY LAMBS WILL BE
OUTSIDE WITH THEIR MOTHERS.
IF NOT, YOU CAN STILL SEE THE LLAMA , HORSES, AND MOST OF THE MINI DONKEYS. WE HAVE MANY WONDERFUL NEW ITEMS IN THE SHOPS AND IN THE GARDEN!
COME BROWSE THROUGH OUR ECLECTIC SELECTION .
YOU ARE SURE TO SPOT SOMETHING YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE
WITH YOU FOR YOUR OWN YARD OR HOME!
PUT APRIL 9, 10 & 11 AND APRIL 16, 17 & 18 ON YOUR AGENDA FOR THE
Favorite 5 Country Farms 5th annual SPRING TOUR OF FARMS!
You can get all the details from us and a map of the locations when you stop
by THE FARM.
WE WILL BE OPEN FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM , THURSDAY THRU SUNDAY
IF THE WEATHER COOPERATES, THE NEW BABY LAMBS WILL BE
OUTSIDE WITH THEIR MOTHERS.
IF NOT, YOU CAN STILL SEE THE LLAMA , HORSES, AND MOST OF THE MINI DONKEYS. WE HAVE MANY WONDERFUL NEW ITEMS IN THE SHOPS AND IN THE GARDEN!
COME BROWSE THROUGH OUR ECLECTIC SELECTION .
YOU ARE SURE TO SPOT SOMETHING YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE
WITH YOU FOR YOUR OWN YARD OR HOME!
PUT APRIL 9, 10 & 11 AND APRIL 16, 17 & 18 ON YOUR AGENDA FOR THE
Favorite 5 Country Farms 5th annual SPRING TOUR OF FARMS!
You can get all the details from us and a map of the locations when you stop
by THE FARM.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
HOLIDAY SHOPPING HOURS
WE ARE OPEN
EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
10 AM TO 4 PM
DEC. 10 THROUGH DEC.20TH
JUST GIVE US A "JINGLE" IF YOU NEED TO STOP
BY AT ANY OTHER TIME TO DO ANY LAST
MINUTE GIFT BUYING
EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
10 AM TO 4 PM
DEC. 10 THROUGH DEC.20TH
JUST GIVE US A "JINGLE" IF YOU NEED TO STOP
BY AT ANY OTHER TIME TO DO ANY LAST
MINUTE GIFT BUYING
Thursday, November 19, 2009
FAVORITE 5 COUNTRY FARMS
4 th ANNUAL HOLIDAY TOUR BEGINS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27th AT 10 AM!
Visit 5 farms in the Wilsonville-Sherwood area and have a wonderful day!
Every farm has something different to offer in the way of Holiday gifts, and greens.
Find the perfect Christmas tree at Rolling Rock farm,
get a fresh holly bough and a hand woven scarf at Monte Bella Ranch,
add some sparkel to your life with jewelry from Pure Pizazz,
check out the clothing made from the fibres of Alpacas at Elan',
and buy a unique gift at Tollen Farm.
Enjoy watching the friendly farm animals,
have a cup of cider and a cookie or two.
Make new family memories.
Follow the red and white Favorite 5 signs.
Friday thru Sunday from 10 to 4
The last day of the Tour is December 13.
Tollen Farm will be open
Friday November 27th until Sunday December 20th
10 to 4 Thurs thru Sunday for your Christmas Shopping.
You are sure to find some great gifts here!
Visit 5 farms in the Wilsonville-Sherwood area and have a wonderful day!
Every farm has something different to offer in the way of Holiday gifts, and greens.
Find the perfect Christmas tree at Rolling Rock farm,
get a fresh holly bough and a hand woven scarf at Monte Bella Ranch,
add some sparkel to your life with jewelry from Pure Pizazz,
check out the clothing made from the fibres of Alpacas at Elan',
and buy a unique gift at Tollen Farm.
Enjoy watching the friendly farm animals,
have a cup of cider and a cookie or two.
Make new family memories.
Follow the red and white Favorite 5 signs.
Friday thru Sunday from 10 to 4
The last day of the Tour is December 13.
Tollen Farm will be open
Friday November 27th until Sunday December 20th
10 to 4 Thurs thru Sunday for your Christmas Shopping.
You are sure to find some great gifts here!
Friday, October 16, 2009
TEN TOP THINGS HAPPENING ON THE FARM NOW
1. Our newest baby donkey. She was born on September 27th.
We have not thought of the right name for her yet!
2. New Horse inspired metal garden pieces. Since the arrival
of the 4 rescue Arabian Mares last fall we have added
some interesting items to our shop. We are beginning to
collect cowboy and girl boots and we have an old calvery saddle on hand as well.
3. Sheep Shearing Day was last Sunday. It was the first time
that our llama, Jomocha Almond Fudge got shorn. She was a trooper!
4. The Horse Barn addition. Now we hope to be able to keep all 4 horses dry
this winter in the barn.
5. Lovely wool fleeces for sale from our flock.
6. Favorite 5 Country Farms Holiday Tour is just around the corner.
Mark your calendar for November 28. Go to the blogspot for all the information
This is year number 5 for this great family event. You will find a link
for Favorite 5 Country Farms on this site.
7. Comanche Moon is now a year old. He is our little spotted jack sired by
Cowboy. He is for sale and is a cutie!
8. LEAVES LEAVES LEAVES are falling! This not one of our favorite things as it
is impossible to keep them all raked up!
9. Fall Apples and Hazelnuts are falling off the trees in the orchard
10. The Squirrels are busy gathering all the nuts for winter dinners.
We have not thought of the right name for her yet!
2. New Horse inspired metal garden pieces. Since the arrival
of the 4 rescue Arabian Mares last fall we have added
some interesting items to our shop. We are beginning to
collect cowboy and girl boots and we have an old calvery saddle on hand as well.
3. Sheep Shearing Day was last Sunday. It was the first time
that our llama, Jomocha Almond Fudge got shorn. She was a trooper!
4. The Horse Barn addition. Now we hope to be able to keep all 4 horses dry
this winter in the barn.
5. Lovely wool fleeces for sale from our flock.
6. Favorite 5 Country Farms Holiday Tour is just around the corner.
Mark your calendar for November 28. Go to the blogspot for all the information
This is year number 5 for this great family event. You will find a link
for Favorite 5 Country Farms on this site.
7. Comanche Moon is now a year old. He is our little spotted jack sired by
Cowboy. He is for sale and is a cutie!
8. LEAVES LEAVES LEAVES are falling! This not one of our favorite things as it
is impossible to keep them all raked up!
9. Fall Apples and Hazelnuts are falling off the trees in the orchard
10. The Squirrels are busy gathering all the nuts for winter dinners.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
ANTIQUES&ART&AGRICULTURE
AUGUST 15 AND 16
SAVE THESE DATES!
PLAN TO COME OUT AND TAKE THE TOUR
FAVORITE 5 COUNTRY FARMS IS AGAIN PUTTING ON A HUGE SUMMER EVENT
WE PARTNER WITH THE LOCAL WILSONVILLE FOOD BANK TO HELP OUR
NEIGHBORS.
ANTIQUES&ART&AGRICULTURE
IS A TOUR OF 4 FARMS.
EACH LOCATION WILLL HAVE DIFFERENT THINGS TO SEE AND ENJOY.
YOU CAN WATCH A HORSE SHOW, FEED THE GOATS , DONKEYS, HORSES, AND SHEEP, BUY ART, TASTE WINE, EAT FOOD, WATCH A SPINNING OR WEAVING DEMONSTRATION, CAPTURE THE DAY IN PHOTOGRAPHS, MAKE NEW FAMILY MEMORIES, FIND AN ANTIQUE TREASURE FOR YOUR YARD OR HOME, PICK OUT A BEAUTIFUL WOVEN GARMENT, SHARE THE FUN WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY, AND MEET THE FARM OWNERS.
SAVE THESE DATES!
PLAN TO COME OUT AND TAKE THE TOUR
FAVORITE 5 COUNTRY FARMS IS AGAIN PUTTING ON A HUGE SUMMER EVENT
WE PARTNER WITH THE LOCAL WILSONVILLE FOOD BANK TO HELP OUR
NEIGHBORS.
ANTIQUES&ART&AGRICULTURE
IS A TOUR OF 4 FARMS.
EACH LOCATION WILLL HAVE DIFFERENT THINGS TO SEE AND ENJOY.
YOU CAN WATCH A HORSE SHOW, FEED THE GOATS , DONKEYS, HORSES, AND SHEEP, BUY ART, TASTE WINE, EAT FOOD, WATCH A SPINNING OR WEAVING DEMONSTRATION, CAPTURE THE DAY IN PHOTOGRAPHS, MAKE NEW FAMILY MEMORIES, FIND AN ANTIQUE TREASURE FOR YOUR YARD OR HOME, PICK OUT A BEAUTIFUL WOVEN GARMENT, SHARE THE FUN WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY, AND MEET THE FARM OWNERS.
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