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Ferguson K

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Two hyper rambunctious bottle babies have replaced the lethargic kids from yesterday.

Glad to see they're feeling better.

When we get home and on warm days Tennessee gets to play outside with the ND weanlings. ** Apparently that didn't wear him out today. He's all the place. Sightly is to small for me to comfortably leave her outside unattended. Her siblings were both twice her size and have their dam to protect them. She still follows me around when I'm feeding. Today she tried to jump up on several logs and wiped out hard. It was hysterical. She is worn out and sleeping in front of the heater.

I can't wait on our next batch to be here.
 
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I need to get everyone shaved and off to the vet.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo next week.

I haven't even finished breaking June's kids. Guess we'll be having a crash course in the next few days. Walk or drag.... kidding. They'll get it. I have hope.

We're taking 7.... But if the girls don't get the whole walking thing down I'll only take 5.

I'm amazed at how fast all of these kids are growing. We've been free feeding them a new creep feed and the difference in the growth patterns is tremendous.

We have a buckling that isn't on free choice feed program and he's 4 weeks older and a little smaller than them.

Ladybug is 4lbs heavier and much better on the eyes than Katydid. The difference is shocking. I might sell Katy if she doesn't keep up. Giving her a chance though. All kids are different.

The two new LM kids are doing better and worse all at the same time. Sightly is growing leaps and bounds. She's really quite the looker. Tennesee is still having trouble kicking the infection but he's eating well and growing well. His fever comes and goes.... The vet thinks he's on the road to recovery though.

Yesterday morning Zinnia fell off of the stand.im Hoping the kids are OK. No sign of distress but she landed HARD. I'll be watching her closely.

It's been a little hectic. I'll post more details when I can.
 
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