Each month we will publish this column so that members who may have never met can get to know each other. This month’s answers are provided by Kandi Wilhoit of Murfreesboro, TN and Wendy Boone of Knoxville, TN.
1) What is your favorite thing to do with your donkey(s)? Kandi: My favorite thing to do with my donkeys is to play and train them Wendy: Rub the end of his nose and let him nibble and nudge at me
2) Tell us one thing about you we don’t know. Kandi: I love to go to the beach and just sit and read. Wendy: I'm trying to put a house on 2 acres of our family farm. My donkey will be even closer to me then! Maybe I will eventually be able to get my other two donkeys back!
3) Do you have other animals? If so, tell us about them: Kandi: We have a wonderful dog named Aurora and two outrageous cats named Ashes and Aslan. Wendy: Besides lots of cows, we have two Pomeranian dogs, one black, Banjo, and one white, Sebastian. I had a wonderful Shepard/whippet mix, Shady, that had been with me for over 12 years that I had to put to sleep last September. Two weeks later my Dad had a stroke and was in the hospital for over 2 months. We adopted Banjo (named in honor of my Dad who played in a bluegrass gospel group) soon after that so that Bastian would have company and that I could have as a companion. He has truly been a blessing to all of us, because he's so loving and playful.
4) You are granted a day of perfect weather whenever you like. What day do you place it on and why? Kandi: If I could have a perfect day of weather I would have it fall on a Sunday. That is my favorite day of the week. I enjoy going to church and then hanging out with my donkeys in the afternoon. Wendy: October 31. I love fall and I love Halloween! The smell of a crisp fall day is a perfect day!
5) Have you learned a new (household or farm) short-cut/trick/hint lately? If so, what? Kandi: A quick shortcut I learned is using condensed milk to make a lemon meringue pie. Wendy: I learned to "fetch" the mail for my Mom every afternoon, and I occasionally roll over for a good belly rub! …..but, seriously, I can't really think of anything.
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Saturday, September 4, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
5 Questions
Each month we will publish this column so that members who may have never met can get to know each other. This month’s answers are provided by Lynn Price of Shelbyville, TN and, Deirdre Tarr of Jefferson City, TN.
1) What is your favorite thing to do with your donkey(s)? LYNN: Just wander out to pet them and watch their silliness, scratch their itchy spots and feed them carrots. DEIRDRE: The babies are tops. I love to gentle them, handle their feet, give them hugs, sit with them in my lap and show them off to visitors as one of the best reasons to raise donkeys. I love to have animals gentle enough for my little Florida city nieces to be able to halter and lead around the farm. They love it, too! A friend recently gave me a little saddle type pad that I am going to put on my friendliest donkey and hopefully teach her to allow my little almost 3 year old granddaughter to ride while I lead the donkey. The fun just keeps on....
2) Tell us one thing about you we don’t know. LYNN: Owned a Bed and Breakfast for 6 years in Wartrace. DEIRDRE: I've had to opportunity to give a hug to two of the people I admire most - James Dobson and Beth Moore.
3) Do you have other animals? If so, tell us about them. LYNN: A mom and baby Scottish Highland cows (and mom is pregnant again :), 2 pregnant goats (due any time), 2 girl babies and 2 boys. They are hilarious to watch. 2 dogs, 4 cats and chickens are coming this spring. DEIRDRE: I have raised alpacas for about as long as I have raised miniature donkeys (15 years). They are very compatible. You just have to make sure there are plenty of feed pans when it is feeding time. (And keep the adult male donkeys separate!) Alpacas are very quiet animals who make a soft humming noise and have some of the softest, warmest fleece in the world. There are two types (huacaya and suri). I have huacayas. When they are unshorn they look like beautiful fluffy stuffed toys with huge eyes out in the pasture. When they are shorn they look like stick figures of E.T. (The Terrestrial). They are great alternative livestock!
4) You are granted a day of perfect weather whenever you like. What day do you place it on and why? LYNN: A Saturday any time so I can get caught up with gardening in my greenhouse. DEIRDRE: Probably Thanksgiving because we have 25-35 relatives come to visit us (sometimes for a whole week!) around that holiday and it is wonderful to be able for everyone to go outside and play Frisbee or corn toss or hike to Cherokee Lake which is quite near us.
5) Have you learned a new (household or farm) short-cut/trick/hint lately? If so, what? LYNN: Letting the hay do the work :) We spread the flakes around for the goats and it self seeds for pasture. DEIRDRE: In my garden this year I decided to plant a row of giant sunflowers next to the delicious greasy beans so that the beans could climb up their large stalks instead of having the normal twine and stakes in the garden. It should be both pretty and practical. If anyone out there in donkey-land knows of some good organic pesticides, I'd love to have you send me the info as I have some very irritating bugs on my tomatoes this year.
1) What is your favorite thing to do with your donkey(s)? LYNN: Just wander out to pet them and watch their silliness, scratch their itchy spots and feed them carrots. DEIRDRE: The babies are tops. I love to gentle them, handle their feet, give them hugs, sit with them in my lap and show them off to visitors as one of the best reasons to raise donkeys. I love to have animals gentle enough for my little Florida city nieces to be able to halter and lead around the farm. They love it, too! A friend recently gave me a little saddle type pad that I am going to put on my friendliest donkey and hopefully teach her to allow my little almost 3 year old granddaughter to ride while I lead the donkey. The fun just keeps on....
2) Tell us one thing about you we don’t know. LYNN: Owned a Bed and Breakfast for 6 years in Wartrace. DEIRDRE: I've had to opportunity to give a hug to two of the people I admire most - James Dobson and Beth Moore.
3) Do you have other animals? If so, tell us about them. LYNN: A mom and baby Scottish Highland cows (and mom is pregnant again :), 2 pregnant goats (due any time), 2 girl babies and 2 boys. They are hilarious to watch. 2 dogs, 4 cats and chickens are coming this spring. DEIRDRE: I have raised alpacas for about as long as I have raised miniature donkeys (15 years). They are very compatible. You just have to make sure there are plenty of feed pans when it is feeding time. (And keep the adult male donkeys separate!) Alpacas are very quiet animals who make a soft humming noise and have some of the softest, warmest fleece in the world. There are two types (huacaya and suri). I have huacayas. When they are unshorn they look like beautiful fluffy stuffed toys with huge eyes out in the pasture. When they are shorn they look like stick figures of E.T. (The Terrestrial). They are great alternative livestock!
4) You are granted a day of perfect weather whenever you like. What day do you place it on and why? LYNN: A Saturday any time so I can get caught up with gardening in my greenhouse. DEIRDRE: Probably Thanksgiving because we have 25-35 relatives come to visit us (sometimes for a whole week!) around that holiday and it is wonderful to be able for everyone to go outside and play Frisbee or corn toss or hike to Cherokee Lake which is quite near us.
5) Have you learned a new (household or farm) short-cut/trick/hint lately? If so, what? LYNN: Letting the hay do the work :) We spread the flakes around for the goats and it self seeds for pasture. DEIRDRE: In my garden this year I decided to plant a row of giant sunflowers next to the delicious greasy beans so that the beans could climb up their large stalks instead of having the normal twine and stakes in the garden. It should be both pretty and practical. If anyone out there in donkey-land knows of some good organic pesticides, I'd love to have you send me the info as I have some very irritating bugs on my tomatoes this year.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Five Questions
Each month we will publish this column so that members who may have never met can get to know each other. This month’s answers is provided by Lucy Hatcher of College Grove, TN
1) What is your favorite thing to do with your donkey(s)? LUCY: Valentine loves to be part of the Hatcher Diary Farm Tours. Each Thursday she looks forward to loading on the trailer (she loves her treats for the effort) and going to her "station" where she and her sister (Poppy-the miniature horse) are our official greeters. I have trained her to jump up on a platform and walk through a tunnel.
2) Tell us one thing about you we don't know. LUCY: I am a Level 4 Parelli Natural horsemanship student and am passionate about equine psychology. I love the concept of training through the natural drive and want to of the animal vs make and mechanics. Fear and intimidation never work in the long run. I want an equine partner.
3) Do you have other animals? If so, tell us about them. LUCY: I have 6 full size horses and a pony in addition to the mini donkey and horse. 3 cats and numerous dogs as my husband is a dog trainer. On Hatcher Dairy Farm of course we have LOTS of cows. In addition we have sheep, a few goats, and lots of barn cats.
4) You are granted a day of perfect weather whenever you like. What day do you place it on and why? LUCY: Sunday- That is the most flexible day for me to get to spend time with my equines and not feel guilty about all the other stuff that always needs done on a farm.
5) Have you learned a new (household or farm) short-cut/trick/hint lately? If so, what? LUCY: Do one more thing today to lighten tomorrows load. I don't like to be overwhelmed so being organized and managed as you go pays off in the long run.
1) What is your favorite thing to do with your donkey(s)? LUCY: Valentine loves to be part of the Hatcher Diary Farm Tours. Each Thursday she looks forward to loading on the trailer (she loves her treats for the effort) and going to her "station" where she and her sister (Poppy-the miniature horse) are our official greeters. I have trained her to jump up on a platform and walk through a tunnel.
2) Tell us one thing about you we don't know. LUCY: I am a Level 4 Parelli Natural horsemanship student and am passionate about equine psychology. I love the concept of training through the natural drive and want to of the animal vs make and mechanics. Fear and intimidation never work in the long run. I want an equine partner.
3) Do you have other animals? If so, tell us about them. LUCY: I have 6 full size horses and a pony in addition to the mini donkey and horse. 3 cats and numerous dogs as my husband is a dog trainer. On Hatcher Dairy Farm of course we have LOTS of cows. In addition we have sheep, a few goats, and lots of barn cats.
4) You are granted a day of perfect weather whenever you like. What day do you place it on and why? LUCY: Sunday- That is the most flexible day for me to get to spend time with my equines and not feel guilty about all the other stuff that always needs done on a farm.
5) Have you learned a new (household or farm) short-cut/trick/hint lately? If so, what? LUCY: Do one more thing today to lighten tomorrows load. I don't like to be overwhelmed so being organized and managed as you go pays off in the long run.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
5 Questions
Each month we will publish this column so that members who may have never met can get to know each other. This month’s answers are provided by Jan Novak of Petersburg, TN and Lynn Pallotta or Quebeck, TN.
1) What is your favorite thing to do with your donkey(s)?
Jan: Just be outside with them and pet and play with them. No matter what is going on they make me laugh and put a smile on my face. Lynn: My favorite thing with my donkeys is to spend time with them, and just enjoy being with them, and being able to keep them (or them being able to keep me!) I would love to be able to show them.
2) Tell us one thing about you we don't know.
Jan: was in management with Target for over 10 years. I left the company when we moved here from Howell Michigan when Bruce retired from Ford Motor Company. Lynn: I am a very shy and lonely person. (And I have shoveled a billion tons (or more) of manure in my lifetime!)
3) Do you have other animals? If so, tell us about them.
Jan: We have two full size Arabian horses we brought from Michigan, 4 rescue dogs, three are border collies and one Tennessee Mountain Cur, 5 rescue cats, 8 miniature horses, two goats, guinea hens, chickens, and a rescue Pot Belly pig along with all our miniature donkeys. Lynn: I have a 16hh Quarter horse gelding, which is a dream horse. BUT, due to my physical problems and age, by the time I get him up, brush him, saddle and load him to go somewhere, I am too "pooped "(pardon the expression)to ride!!He just hangs out with the donks and eats alot! He is so good that I can go two years without riding, and just saddle him up, and even go in a parade. But of course, he is younger than I am! I have a mini mare, who is a brat-but a great babysitter for the other animals. I have two Tennessee Fainting goat does, who are about 15 years of age. For many years, I raised TFG's and Boer Goats, horses and donkeys, and cows, and pot bellied pigs, etc., etc. Now I just have the two old Nannies (three, counting myself!)I have two Great Pyrenees dogs, to guard my donkeys, and two Belgian Malanois to guard me! And about 28 Donkeys!
4) You are granted a day of perfect weather whenever you like. What day do you place it on and why?
Jan: After my accident and being laid up for so long any day I can be out with them is a great day. I am back to feeding and getting in with them. Lynn: I place it on today. Four years ago, my husband passed away quite suddenly, and I learned that we have to live for today, as we may not have a tomorrow. And we must thank GOD for every day we have with our loved ones, and our animals.
5) Have you learned a new (household or farm) short-cut/trick/hint lately? If so, what?
Jan: Not one I can think of at the moment. Lynn: If you want to sneak outside, without your donkeys knowing it, you can't! If you want them to go through the gate, they will stop -halfway through. If you don't think donkeys are smart-YOU are dumb! If you put several drops of Mineral oil in your water trough-the mosquitoes can't hatch. If you have Carpenter Bees-you will be miserable- and they will drive everyone crazy. If anyone has a way to get rid of them-I would like to know it! Dogs like the taste of Gorilla Glue and it will expand in their stomachs and kill them-immediate surgery must be done! Don't leave it within reach! WD40 will remove anything sticky. If you have a bad cough, put Vicks generously on the bottom of your feet, put socks on, and it will help soothe your cough
1) What is your favorite thing to do with your donkey(s)?
Jan: Just be outside with them and pet and play with them. No matter what is going on they make me laugh and put a smile on my face. Lynn: My favorite thing with my donkeys is to spend time with them, and just enjoy being with them, and being able to keep them (or them being able to keep me!) I would love to be able to show them.
2) Tell us one thing about you we don't know.
Jan: was in management with Target for over 10 years. I left the company when we moved here from Howell Michigan when Bruce retired from Ford Motor Company. Lynn: I am a very shy and lonely person. (And I have shoveled a billion tons (or more) of manure in my lifetime!)
3) Do you have other animals? If so, tell us about them.
Jan: We have two full size Arabian horses we brought from Michigan, 4 rescue dogs, three are border collies and one Tennessee Mountain Cur, 5 rescue cats, 8 miniature horses, two goats, guinea hens, chickens, and a rescue Pot Belly pig along with all our miniature donkeys. Lynn: I have a 16hh Quarter horse gelding, which is a dream horse. BUT, due to my physical problems and age, by the time I get him up, brush him, saddle and load him to go somewhere, I am too "pooped "(pardon the expression)to ride!!He just hangs out with the donks and eats alot! He is so good that I can go two years without riding, and just saddle him up, and even go in a parade. But of course, he is younger than I am! I have a mini mare, who is a brat-but a great babysitter for the other animals. I have two Tennessee Fainting goat does, who are about 15 years of age. For many years, I raised TFG's and Boer Goats, horses and donkeys, and cows, and pot bellied pigs, etc., etc. Now I just have the two old Nannies (three, counting myself!)I have two Great Pyrenees dogs, to guard my donkeys, and two Belgian Malanois to guard me! And about 28 Donkeys!
4) You are granted a day of perfect weather whenever you like. What day do you place it on and why?
Jan: After my accident and being laid up for so long any day I can be out with them is a great day. I am back to feeding and getting in with them. Lynn: I place it on today. Four years ago, my husband passed away quite suddenly, and I learned that we have to live for today, as we may not have a tomorrow. And we must thank GOD for every day we have with our loved ones, and our animals.
5) Have you learned a new (household or farm) short-cut/trick/hint lately? If so, what?
Jan: Not one I can think of at the moment. Lynn: If you want to sneak outside, without your donkeys knowing it, you can't! If you want them to go through the gate, they will stop -halfway through. If you don't think donkeys are smart-YOU are dumb! If you put several drops of Mineral oil in your water trough-the mosquitoes can't hatch. If you have Carpenter Bees-you will be miserable- and they will drive everyone crazy. If anyone has a way to get rid of them-I would like to know it! Dogs like the taste of Gorilla Glue and it will expand in their stomachs and kill them-immediate surgery must be done! Don't leave it within reach! WD40 will remove anything sticky. If you have a bad cough, put Vicks generously on the bottom of your feet, put socks on, and it will help soothe your cough
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Five Questions
Each month we will publish this column so that members who may have never met can get to know each other. This month’s answers are provided by Dennis Vonderfecht of Jonesboro, TN.
1) What is your favorite thing to do with your donkey(s)? Dennis: Hug on them. They give back at least as much love as you give them.
2) Tell us one thing about you we don't know. Dennis: I began college as a music major singing tenor and continue to lead the song service at my church.
3) Do you have other animals? If so, tell us about them. Dennis: We have 5 dogs, 3 cats, and a bird, in addiiton to our 26 donkeys. The dogs consist of an old black chow mix that we got at the animal shelter as a puppy, a Pekatzu, two Cairn terriers, and a Pomeranian.
4) You are granted a day of perfect weather whenever you like. What day do you place it on and why? Dennis: The day of the Miniature Donkey Show at Shelbyville. It is usually so hot at that show, and it would be wonderful to have perfect weather for it!
5) Have you learned a new (household or farm) short-cut/trick/hint lately? If so, what? Dennis: For those winter coat fungus issues, we use a product called Muck Itch to clear out the fungus and to start hair growing again. It is available for sale on the internet from the company that manufactures it. I learned about it from Joyce Berghansen a few years ago, and she found it to be the best stuff for fighting fungus issues, as well as minor scrapes.
1) What is your favorite thing to do with your donkey(s)? Dennis: Hug on them. They give back at least as much love as you give them.
2) Tell us one thing about you we don't know. Dennis: I began college as a music major singing tenor and continue to lead the song service at my church.
3) Do you have other animals? If so, tell us about them. Dennis: We have 5 dogs, 3 cats, and a bird, in addiiton to our 26 donkeys. The dogs consist of an old black chow mix that we got at the animal shelter as a puppy, a Pekatzu, two Cairn terriers, and a Pomeranian.
4) You are granted a day of perfect weather whenever you like. What day do you place it on and why? Dennis: The day of the Miniature Donkey Show at Shelbyville. It is usually so hot at that show, and it would be wonderful to have perfect weather for it!
5) Have you learned a new (household or farm) short-cut/trick/hint lately? If so, what? Dennis: For those winter coat fungus issues, we use a product called Muck Itch to clear out the fungus and to start hair growing again. It is available for sale on the internet from the company that manufactures it. I learned about it from Joyce Berghansen a few years ago, and she found it to be the best stuff for fighting fungus issues, as well as minor scrapes.
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