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Poky, checking out Chloe.
So when the donkey hoof trimmer was here on Friday, I said, as I always say when he comes to visit, “Why hasn’t Poky had a baby yet?” It’s as if I think because he trims donkey hooves, he has some magical inner knowledge. I always mention how long Jack and Poky have been together, and he usually says something soothing like, she’s probably gonna have a baby any time now! But this time he said something different.
And I’m not sure you’re old enough to hear it.
If you’re under 18, go away.
I’m not sure what age is appropriate for this question.
I’m not sure I’m old enough for this question.
Just remember that when you have a farm, you get involved with a lot of animal pieces and parts, okay?
The donkey hoof trimmer said, “She’s not gonna get pregnant unless you get another male. Jack’s weener is crooked.”
I said, “WHAT?!”
He said, “His weener’s crooked. He can’t get in there right. If you want him to get in there right, you’re gonna have to help him.”
I said, “I’M NOT HELPING HIM.” And, “Why didn’t you ever mention this before?”
He said his cousin the pig man mentioned it to him the last time he was out here and his cousin came with him.
Is this true? Am I going to be donkey-babyless forever because Jack’s weener is crooked and I’m unwilling to stand by and help with the act? Jack tries so hard. I tried to talk Morgan into it! Asked her if she wanted to help Jack. She said no!
Okay, who wants to come help Jack get ‘er done?
Perhaps this could be one of those “farmhand activities” when visitors come…. No? Probably not a good idea for kids’ camps either, huh?
Posted by Suzanne McMinn on February 19, 2012
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Just imagine the conversation between the pig man and the hoof trimmer on the way home last time!
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When you get the chickens in a house of their own you will get your eggs back. They have to be inside in the winter and should have a chicken house to lay in the summer also. I realize you haven’t got that far yet. I wondered why you couldn’t use one stall in the barn for them. Once you train them to be inside a ‘closed in place’ you will never have problems getting all the eggs you want, and you won’t have to go ‘look’ for the eggs. They are easy to train. If you let them lay outside it will also cause you to have more preditors on your farm. Once the foxes, racoons, and cyotes get them eggs, you better keep a shot gun handy or they will kill all your chickens and won’t stop till their all dead.
By the way….I’m so sorry to hear about Jack’s weener…poor Jack, sounds like my ex husband…
Take care,
Brenda Radabaugh
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Do they have AI for donkeys?
This made me chuckle in the early morning…thanks!
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The photo w/ Chloe? Oh, the cute.
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ANd that photo of Chloe is adorable. I am thinking that I might have to do a painting demo while at the retreat of that sweet pup. She is just too cute!!!
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And now the pig man can add “Jackass husbandry expert” to his other credentials ! just sayin
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Ask around to see if there is a crooked-weener-helper person in your area!!
If so– and and such a person shows up—take pictures.
I am trying to ask this in a serious, but can the vet help you out, like maybe some gadget to make it straight? I can believe I am asking this–probably the could medication I am taking!
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So, if there are any horse stud farms near by then that would be a good place to start either learning or finding expert help. They would also know about capturing the semen if need be for AI because that stuff is more valuable than gold from the right stud.
And I will not mention that I was immediately reminded of a joke we boys traded eons ago in junior high about Uncle Jack. No, I won’t mention it.
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I wonder if donkeys have sex therapists…?
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I think you should give serious consideration to Brenda’s advice. Herefords are good eating.
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I’m fortunate enough to have a facebook friend who is an expert on the subject. She runs a stallion operation in Northern Cali – 200 or so stud collections a season PLUS a Zebra Stud! Her name is Shayla and she’s a sweetheart. I know she can tell you ALL about getting a baby donkey.
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This could be a blessing in disguise. Do you actually want to have a new baby donkey every year? Think about it. Is there a market locally for them. It could just increase your feed bill.
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I can’t help but wonder how many folks have gone back through the photo archives looking for a close-up of poor Jack! Too funny. Breeders help their animals all the time. It’s pretty standard if you want to get it done, and done correctly. As one post stated about race horses, they “do it” regularly. And I know my dad used to joke about one time getting “shot” in the face as a kid when he and his brothers were “assisting” a bull on their farm. He was holding the cow’s bridle.Grandpa was really upset because it meant they had to wait and try again later.
Personally I’d rather help Jack with his little problem than slaughter all those chickens! Nasty business, that. LOL
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I realize it may feel a bit weird to watch animals do their thing, but it’s something most farmers pay attention to. They need to know if the boys are up to the job and looking away doesn’t really give you the pertinent info. It’s not like the animals give a rip, they’ll perform in the field alongside the road in front of a school bus full of nuns if given the opportunity LOL
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Man, am I glad I had stuff going on and lapsed a week or two behind, so I read the Coco found a minute after the Coco lost. Wish she were home. How many more days?
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snicker snicker.
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I have to tell you all something. 23 Days ago my husand died. We had been together 12 years and he was the most perfect husband, and he too read this blog because we bought a farm a year and a half ago to retire on. I wanted him to see what troubles Suzanne went through and learn from her and Me how to work this little farm we have. I have been a farmer most of my life and grew up on a big farm. I am now a 54 year old widow and shocked about my situation. Anway…
Losing my husband has been the most devestating thing that ever happened to me. I lost all my income when he died. I am disabled and just filed for disability. Thank god everything I own is paid for or things could be so much worse. This is the first time in my life that I have had to depend on God to help me. I have always been so independent. WE had tried for months to find life insurance for my husband, but he was 62 years old and we just couldn’t find any we could afford. So here I am, 23 days a widow, and I have to think of crooked weenies? I got to tell you, this has put a smile on my face today that I didn’t think I would ever have again. SO, I just have one more thing to say….If Jack starts taking viagra and he has an erection that last over 4 hours, for heaven’s sake call me, becuase I have never saw one of those in my life
Please, all of you, please pray for me that God will give me a reason to live, because all my reasons and dreams just died with my husband. I sit here on this beautiful farm with the veiw of 3 states in the mountains and know how blessed I am, but now I can’t run this little place by myself. But thank you God that it’s paid for. Keep me, Suzanne, and coco in your prayers. We all need you. God bless you all.
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One of the blessings in my own life is this blog! Whenever I’m having a grumpy morning, and I read something here that cracks me up, it can really make my day.
Poor Jack, I am still laughing. LOL
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Hang in there Brenda…
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We bought an English Bulldog to hopefully breed and as our baby…that was until we found out HOW an EBD actually breeds, it is all AI. He is a good boy but I am not “helping” with anything down there other than to make sure its clean!!
I am thinking this is a job for a hired hand that is experianced…it brings a whole new light to a donkey show….sorry I have been thinking that ever since I read the post!
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“Why are you telling me? You should tell her.”
“I’m not telling her. You tell her.”
“Well, somebody’s gotta tell her. She keeps asking when her donkey’s gonna get pregnant.”
“Fine, she’s asking you, you tell her…”
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C’mon, you write romance novels (or wrote them in another life). You know the heroine never ends up with the stud.
Brenda Radabaugh, our hearts ache for you. Do come to this site often for encouragement. We will all keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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