Office/store still isn't done, but there is work being done every day. Mike our wonderful volunteer is working on the air conditioner this week. All the fans work and the bathroom is done except for the hot water heater. We decided on a demand water heater. There is no tank, turn on the faucet and water starts running thru pipes over a coil heater, so you pretty much have instant hot water, for as long as you don't run out of water or electricity. The heater is about the size of a Kleenex box, didn't want to waste space and it will heat 1.6 gpm, which should be enough to wash hands which is all that is needed.
The little bit of cooling off has made a world of difference with the donkeys that have skin problems. I don't know if it is because of less sunlight or the temperatures, but they are enjoying not having to be doctored quite as much. Still wearing fly masks and probably will be until November. . The boys are playing more in the early morning when it's cool and are coming in without their masks. We're trying to get by with the masks we have, but between losing them and tearing them up, I don't know if we will make it to winter or not without having to buy some more.
The donkeys have really enjoyed the green growth of weeds, although the lack of rain the last week or so, has most of them wilting and dying. Weight control is always a problem with the donkeys, some worse than others. You can only cut their hay so much. We notice Harley one of the minis was finishing his hay in about 10 minutes. A lot of people in Europe feed straw with a little hay to control their weight. We've tried feeding straw before and it isn't a real big hit, in fact they aren't impressed at all..........!!
Harley is the little black and white mini. He doesn't look as fat as he really is, I think he's heavier now than he was a few months ago when this picture was taken. So far he has had 2 days of having 75% of his hay being straw. I guess there is still enough to eat out on the 30 acres at least for awhile because he isn't the least bit interested in straw.. Siggy, the micro mini had no problem last night when John opened the pens. He went right into Harley's pen and started eating straw. He's a little round too, hopefully he'll continue eating straw and we can cut down on his hay too. They'll eat dry sticks, I would think straw would be tastier than a dry stick that has laid out in the weather for months.
Kris is all over his bout with hyperlipidemia .and back to eating normally. It is always scary when they aren't interested in eating anything. He and Waylon have settled in nicely although they aren't best buddies. Kris will fret is Waylon isn't close. But when they are out on the property, they usually aren't together. .
This is Waylon trying to outsmart Suzanne. He knows he's suppose to get a treat when he goes into his pen. I guess he figured if he put one foot in he might get a treat, then he could work the other 3 feet into the equation and get 3 more treats. Not sure what he was thinking but Suzanne said he stood that way for a long long time, looking at her like, "do you see my foot is in the pen". It is so much fun to watch their minds work
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I wish I knew someone that did heavy material sewing that could make your masks. I know there are some very great people out ther that sew. I did enjoy this posts, I am anxious to have the new building done, I think it will be a big help to you all.
We have a large group about 79 coming in this Wednesday to see the donkeys. We're going to hide all the construction stuff and set up a temporary "store" in the building. The bathroom is working so that is a plus too for so many people. Suzanne plans on going up to Mesa next week to get her office furniture, so we better get moving........!! LOL
Our seniors from church do a lot of tours in our area. The church has a large bus and can take about 60 people. It is a real treat for older people to get to see things like your rescue. Florida is just a little too far away for us though.
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