We are headed back to Cornell in the morning. There are some things about Ramsey's foot that I don't like the look of. The abscess that blew out last week never seemed to drain and go away. Now it seems to be coming back. I think it is time to take another set of x-rays and find out what is going on. I could have someone come out to the farm, but she thinks it would be better to take him back to Cornell so that is what I am trying to get set up. I hate to stress Ramsey and Emma (and everyone else) out this way, but Cornell is the only place really equipped to deal with this. I'll update when I can.
So sorry Kris, I hope it is just a minor setback and all will be well in short order...sending good Karma your way. Diana RR
ReplyDeleteWith you in spirit Kris. Grateful for Cornell, but what a lot of time and stress for YOU! Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteSending positive thoughts your way. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteSending positive thoughts your way. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteNice blog.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you could give me some advice. I'm a hoof trimmer - mostly horses and minis, but I do have a couple of donkey clients. One is very placid, but the other is trimmophobic due to abuse by the previous farrier. She has taught me that donkeys are indeed very different from horses. I have avoided demanding anything from her other than asking her to stand near me, and occasionally she will kindly give me a foot - not often enough or long enough, however, to get on top of her hoof growth. I've seen her four times and have never got anything like a complete job done. Today we got nothing done at all.
Do you have any advice? I was wondering if donkeys respond to clicker work? She and I get along pretty well, and she hasn't kicked at all since my first visit!
Clicker training works GREAT with donkeys. They are highly intelligent and highly motivated by food, it makes them natural clicker candidates. Something else you can try...do the donkey's feet while she is eating something good. You can use a bucket with several fist sized rocks in it (this slows them way down) and a handful of sweet feed or better yet, a handful of timothy hay pellets (you can get them at TSC). My donkeys actually like these better then grain and it is much, much better for them.
DeleteI put the bucket at about chest height so their head is up and as long as the food holds out you can do just about anything. I have found that as long as there is no real fear, this works extremely well, even with donkeys who have not been handled much. If the donkey is afraid, I suggest clicker training to get past it. Even if the feet are in bad shape, address the fear issues first. Just don't get in a fight no matter what you do. No matter how the fight ends, you'll lose in the long run. Good luck and let me know how it works out.
So sorry...good thoughts coming your way. Keep your chin up!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you have to go back to Cornell, but better safe than sorry or waiting too long. Good Luck.
ReplyDeleteHope Ramsay will get the OK from Cornell. Good luck.
ReplyDeletePraying... hope it comes out all right again.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and my sweet Ramsey today. Hopeful for a positive update!
ReplyDeleteGood luck Ramsey, hope you're on the mend soon!
ReplyDeleteOh Ramsey. I do hope you feel better soon. You're a tough little guy. You must have a pretty special person too.
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