tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post7196373562696241695..comments2024-01-19T07:37:39.127-05:00Comments on The Dancing Donkey: The Holiday Weekend CurseThe Dancing Donkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-66393767525551224332017-01-01T10:05:15.286-05:002017-01-01T10:05:15.286-05:00I've seen this once with our donkeys and it wa...I've seen this once with our donkeys and it was a a chill factor. Probably not the same as what you are experiencing though. With 24 hr access to hay the donks seem to be much better at dealing with temperature changes.<br />That and tepid fresh water from the heated stock tank along with a place to get out of the wind.<br />I sure hope that the blanket cures all!Val Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773318159420863765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-26912066102382148432016-12-31T20:19:05.569-05:002016-12-31T20:19:05.569-05:00Poor Ben :-( I hope he feels better soon!!Poor Ben :-( I hope he feels better soon!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14443209253064570063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-29353029933943972402016-12-31T19:29:31.857-05:002016-12-31T19:29:31.857-05:00Always on a holiday or weekend it seems, but the p...Always on a holiday or weekend it seems, but the poor fellow I hope is doing better. So scary. You are so experienced with this and I'm hoping it will all be fine. He is such a sweet boy.<br />I can't stand it when they are sick.Delrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17611244399807912579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-11284769557388319862016-12-31T17:37:59.867-05:002016-12-31T17:37:59.867-05:00It is not something I would generally expect to se...It is not something I would generally expect to see in donkeys, but they do seem to have a knack for getting in trouble. The Dancing Donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-2125619159427232122016-12-31T17:35:51.473-05:002016-12-31T17:35:51.473-05:00They have access to loose white salt at all times ...They have access to loose white salt at all times and I feed a mineral/vitamin supplement that is balanced to their hay. I usually add a teaspoon of salt to their feed everyday in the winter. Most horses are always a bit deficient in sodium and the salt helps correct that and keeps them drinking. It's generally a cheap, easy way to help prevent impaction colic. The Dancing Donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-54509723506924017582016-12-31T17:31:34.777-05:002016-12-31T17:31:34.777-05:00Ben is in the 12-14 age range and I am very gratef...Ben is in the 12-14 age range and I am very grateful that he will let me toss just about anything at him:).The Dancing Donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-61111537839814715472016-12-31T15:45:16.279-05:002016-12-31T15:45:16.279-05:00One minute the animals are fine and the next minut...One minute the animals are fine and the next minute is unexpected and scary. Stinkers. I learn something from your blog all the time. I didn't know about "tying up" so something else to add to the assessment bag. Hope Ben continues to feel better. Happy New YearSue S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-57816388811035996062016-12-31T12:39:27.517-05:002016-12-31T12:39:27.517-05:00Ben!!!! Get Better Soon!!!Ben!!!! Get Better Soon!!!farm buddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02746039869965536774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-36892360828708388932016-12-31T11:04:24.721-05:002016-12-31T11:04:24.721-05:00So I'll be worried about Ben all weekend--hope...So I'll be worried about Ben all weekend--hope you're able to post an "all's well" soon.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15522471382438461670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-32628741514741911052016-12-31T10:31:06.279-05:002016-12-31T10:31:06.279-05:00Aw, Ben!! I'm high maintainance about my wate...Aw, Ben!! I'm high maintainance about my water too and have suffered dehydration as a result.<br />I'm sure you'll get better with such a vigilante Mom to take care of you. I think you're styling that blanket!!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954245955512283932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-60189454326698732182016-12-31T09:47:33.238-05:002016-12-31T09:47:33.238-05:00So glad that he is improving! I think the blanket...So glad that he is improving! I think the blanket looks great on him...good thing you still had it.<br />Lori Skooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458010787337492501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-70199812811079543802016-12-31T09:45:46.836-05:002016-12-31T09:45:46.836-05:00My goodness but you are wise about your animals an...My goodness but you are wise about your animals and their problems. Thankfully.Rebecca2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04672311628641811961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-69321494317750495442016-12-31T08:05:20.015-05:002016-12-31T08:05:20.015-05:00Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Ben and happ...Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Ben and happy new year to all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-6314595437763906672016-12-31T07:44:24.086-05:002016-12-31T07:44:24.086-05:00Oh my gosh, if it isn't one thing....I hope he...Oh my gosh, if it isn't one thing....I hope he pulls through fine. I love donkeys...from afar!Mary Annhttp://www.calamityacres.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-44911108607761730952016-12-31T07:36:26.849-05:002016-12-31T07:36:26.849-05:00I love your blog, even when it is something scary ...I love your blog, even when it is something scary and serious like this. <br />At least he's not ruining your New Year's plans - as I bet you don't have any late night fancy parties in your calendar :) Here's hoping you'll have a cozy and uneventful evening in the barn.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05826265906712533061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-37501162506875568682016-12-31T07:01:28.676-05:002016-12-31T07:01:28.676-05:00Oh my - why do these things always happen at the m...Oh my - why do these things always happen at the most inconvenient times?! Irish is like Ben with the drinking (although he has no colour preference that I've identified). This means that I play games with the heated buckets so that it's at the right temp. Usually I turn them on at supper and turn off at night so that the water is warm enough to not freeze. Will the donkeys use a salt/mineral block? I can't get Irish to touch one. I saw that in the states there are carrot flavoured ones. But now I'm rambling, so sorry. :)<br />I hope that Ben continues to improve. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-72452121655529607352016-12-31T03:06:40.480-05:002016-12-31T03:06:40.480-05:00Yikes. How scary. :-(
But I love your calm method ...Yikes. How scary. :-(<br />But I love your calm method of assessment and treatment. Thanks for sharing this info. I had never heard of "tying up"!<br />How old is Ben? He looks so cozy in that blanket. Two of my three donkeys would run for the hills if I tried to blanket them - something I should probably start working on before it's an emergency situation. <br />I'll be thinking good thoughts for your Ben. Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623233206043947281noreply@blogger.com