Do you also remember some crazy talk a while back about the silly notion of breeding Tess to a super nice mammoth Donkey stud? Have I mentioned that, in a moment of spring-fever/peer pressure/mid-life crisis induced craziness, I mailed off a breeding contract? And then, all of a sudden, the vet was here with a semen-shipping container and ultrasounds and it all just kept rolling smoothly along like an avalanche and....well.....Tess is due on May 19th.
I haven't said anything because I have been busy alternately trying to pretend I am not really that crazy and trying not to kill myself with over-application of dope-slaps. If you would like to give me a dope-slap, please refrain, you can't possibly compete with my own!
You can't hide these kinds of things forever though and I can now see Tessa's belly getting bigger even driving by at 60 mph. Tess will be coming home in a few weeks to have her baby here and we will all (hopefully) have a mule baby to play with. I have never raised a mule baby and idea is quite exciting/terrifying. I do love raising babies and I guess I just couldn't resist the temptation.
So....yeah. Mule baby on the way. That should liven up the blog.
I've raised all but one mule of those left on our land. It is a very wonderful experience. They are are a mix bag to train and incredible characters in their own rights.
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Well, now. That is exciting. Glutten for Punishment does come to mind, however. I saw a Mule Show years ago in Wyoming and there were some really beautiful mules there. Gee, I hope its a jenny. Rebecca2
ReplyDeleteI hadn't forgotten about that and had been wondering :-D.
ReplyDeleteWell, down here at the farm where Tessa is living with her honey Hawkeye, we had a nice little birthday celebration, extra hugs, scratches and an apple to boot!(actually just a small piece of apple) I didn't sing to her and she is most appreciative of that mercy! She may be looking large but she can still move out. I had to fix some fence and they both thought they'd be let out to a new pasture where last years grass is calling them, however they were disappointed when I walked back to the barn without opening that gate! How dare I??? especially since it was birthday girls special day...acrobatics ensued then is was calm and quiet again. Just the way I like it.
ReplyDeleteShe'll be a beautiful momma. Can't wait to see the mule baby.
ReplyDeleteMule Baby!!!! OMG!!! This is very exciting news! Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness! I can't wait! Mule baby!!!
ReplyDeleteIf the baby is born on my birthday, do I get to name it?
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, sweet Tessa, lovely to see you, all the best to you always!
ReplyDeleteDaisy's Irish Jig & Clyde's Gallant Fox - sounds rather sophisticated! But Kris, don't waste this time of anticipation dope-slapping yourself--go full steam ahead and *enjoy* every minute of it (say I)!!! :)
Holy cow, can't wait!
ReplyDeleteYou did it! Wow! I was wondering... I know a couple of excellent mule "people" - let me know if you want contacts. Mules are different.
ReplyDeleteCannot wait to see this beautiful baby. Mama looks very well. I’ll try anonymous. Can’t seem to get a post.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday. Spring is on its way🌺💐. Delrene In Carlsbad
Can't wait to see the baby!~
ReplyDeleteExciting news! That is going to be one gorgeous mule baby.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm so excited for you. Can't wait.
ReplyDeleteAny kind of baby animals are great fun! I look forward to seeing this baby! I hope all goes well:)
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ReplyDeleteThis will be fun! I can't wait!
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