No, I'm not talking about Pioneer Preppy and some skanky female. And yes, not only am I going to hell for the title of this post, but will probably have a bazillion new "hits" on my blog because of it.
Sorry to disappoint those of you that came here hoping to see porn. You can close this window now.
Ok. For the rest of us, here is what I'm really talking about:
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Nettie looks pathetic.
I'm almost too embarrassed to show you a picture of her. |
Several weeks ago we put out a new Goat-lyx tub for the Caprine Crew. They went through a 60 lb. tub in just under eight months. They were actually without any GoaxLix for about three weeks before I went to get more. And when they realized what I had brought them, they all ran to it like it was goat cocaine. And proceeded to push / shove / butt everyone else out of the way, all trying to stick their faces in the tub at the same time and thus ensuring that goat faces were smooshed and smashed into the sticky, molasses filled tub. Resulting in some very sticky-faced and unattractive goats.
Along with their protein/mineral tub, I also try (as in they keep dumping it so sometimes they are without) to keep a bowl filled up with baking soda for their licking pleasure. Nettie kindly reminds me when there is no longer any baking soda in the bowl. She knows where the 5-gallon bucket is stored and can manage to open the sort'a-kind'a goat proof latch where said bucket o'sodium bicarbonate is kept. Then will help herself.....and drag out all the other items stored in that part of the shed after satisfying her mineral craving.
Oh, and as for the warm feline:
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That is Outside Kitty!
Sitting RIGHT next to me, waiting to be scratched. |
The dogs and Outside Kitty have been surviving the heat by hunkering down underneath the front porch in the pea gravel. They don't move much when it's this hot and just kind'a look like they're melting into a pool of molten fur. Charlie appreciates a block of ice to chew on, but Moonshine couldn't care less. And I feel extra sorry for Outside Kitty because he's black and doesn't pant. Doesn't like ice cubes either. Exactly how do cats get rid of extra heat? I know dogs pant instead of sweating, but do cats sweat? Inquiring minds want to know.
Outside Kitty is now my almost constant companion when doing barn chores. I no longer have to do Drive-By Pettings either! All I have to do is Meowmeowmeowmeow to him and he'll come trotting up to me and even sit on the porch bench with me. Wanting to be petted. Like, now. Like, more. Like, swats me (claws sheathed) to get himself a good back or head scratching.
I've created a monster.
Alas I gave up skanky females when I got married. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteOh and Cats do pant, from what I have seen of the menagerie of cats we get around here the adults just make it a rule that they don't exert themselves to the point that panting will do them any good. However the youngins will run themselves into panting frenzy when playing.
Your on to something with the goat cocaine.
Now take the molasses mixture. Cover the goats with it and get two girly goats wrestling in it then let you reluctant Boy goat join them. Guaranteed Billy Goat viagra!!!
Funny! Thanks for the giveaway, the book and chocolate! Interesting recipes! Thanks again! Nancy
ReplyDeleteI need to look for one of those GoatLix tubs. We have a block but it tends to melt in the rain. I finally had to put a hook-and-eye latch on the door to the milking shed to keep the goats AND the horse out. They had all figured out how to open the door. (sigh)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the progress with Outside Kitty, what fun to have a friendly barn kitty! We got two new barn kittens and they are friendly. I'm almost afraid to put them on my blog though, I'm afraid it will jinx them.
I've eyed that kind of tub at Tractor Supply, but never knew what to think about them. Do you notice a significant difference in their condition? I love the story of Nettie and the baking soda. I'm having trouble leaving soda and minerals out at the moment because one of the kids in particular insists on jumping into the feeders (with muddy feet).
ReplyDeleteWe used to have a black cat who would pant. My goats pant too!
Our cats have been laying low too since the temperatures started to climb.
ReplyDeleteActually Netties eyes look a little glazed over, hypnotized even. Are you sure there is only molasses in them that hills?
ReplyDeleteYay outside kitty!!! I've got to do a post on my new outside kitty... You will love him!
ReplyDeleteI've never noticed that my cats actually pant, but I have noticed when they are really hot, the pads on their paws actually sweat. I don't think they actually sweat anywhere else on their bodies though, so I think as long as O.K. has somewhere to go to keep his body and little feet cool, he will be fine.
Goats... effin goats...
You're lucky that your goats only dump the baking soda. Mine put their backsides up nice a close and ... you can guess the rest. Good Outside Kitty! It was only a matter of time before he had you under his kitty spell. Are you going to sneak him inside this winter?
ReplyDeleteBeing a dirty old goat myself, you had me excited there for a minute Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteThat was really great! I love reading your blogs lol!!!
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