Note to self (again), donkeys are not like horses!!! Horse foals stay glued to their mother's side when first born and explore the world slowly, tentatively, with caution. Donkey babies, at least this one, have a slightly different approach....
I had (foolishly again) thought that he would stay close to Emma and learn about the terrain and obstacles slowly, the way a baby horse would. When he started wanting to go faster I could put him out in the big, open field and let him run. He totally skipped that and went straight to zooming around and the more obstacles the better. He loves zipping around everything. He especially loves my garden beds and the little "maze" that they make and the posts of the would-be wood shed.
I might have a name picked out. I will tell you about it tomorrow, I'm too tired to even remember it right now.
Wow, he is a rip! He is gonna drive Mom to distraction! How can anything so new have so much stamina? I guess it's only going to get worse! LOL!
ReplyDeletePoor Emma! That little baby of hers never stands still for long!
ReplyDelete~Lisa
Oh dear!! how happy he looks!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's a pleasure to see so much happiness and well look after.
Running like this, it reminds me to Forrest,Forrest Guuuuum.....
By the way,your optical lents needs a cleaning ;)
Wow talk about energy. How long will he go on like that. He is so adorable. So glad I found your blog.
ReplyDeleteHe is everywhere! How freaking cute! I love it when they kick it up a gear and just give er!
ReplyDeletethis is the best!!! When do donkeys become "cautious"?
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute boy he is!!! We were sitting here watching the video just laughing and smiling at him and quite jealous of all that energy. Give him a hug from me, if you can catch him!
ReplyDeleteMY MY, your learning fast about donkey babys. They drive their mothers nuts trying to keep tract of them. LOL Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI loved the videos
Oh goodness, what a cutie!! Next time I expect he will be figuring out how to climb that ladder...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the videos!
Ok, I bet I know what his name is: ZOOMY! what a little whipper snapper! Maybe you can condition him for agility trials! HAHA...Gosh he is so darn cute! ...Keeps on going, and going and going.....LOL
ReplyDeleteOh, and it is like Emma's milk is loaded with caffene! HAHA
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! I think he likes the sound of his hooves on the wood. I sure do. It is amazing to think that he came out of Emma. He is so big.
ReplyDeleteMichaele, that is EXACTLY what I was thinking! He seems so intrigued by the noise. Also, I bet the different textures and vibrations feel especially strange on those new feet of his.
ReplyDeleteMom looks unimpressed, haha!
I just love that little rascal. I would love to see him ( aka Firecracker) and Zenyatta's Baby Z-12 run aroun and play. Your little donkey sure could give that thoroughbred baby a run for his money. He is having way too much fun and loving his life. Mom seems unfazed. Thank you so much for these videos.
ReplyDeleteLove that he keeps Mom inside his circles. Boy he is fast and sure enjoys showing off his nimbleness!
ReplyDeleteHow cute he is! After watching George and Alan play at The Obama Diary I wonder if he's wanting a friend to play with. If he was in a herd he would be with a bunch of other babies racing and jostling each other. He has so much energy! Thanks for the pictures and videos.
ReplyDeleteHow in the world did you film this little guy without splitting a gut? I laughed so hard! He's having quite the time entertaining you :)
ReplyDeleteHe is the cutest thing EVER!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute ball of energy!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could get any work done at all, I would be watching him all the time!!