He’s been coming very close to doing it for the last few days, and he finally did. Honest to goodness, Fergus just brayed for the very first time and woke me out of a dead sleep… at 4:16 a.m. Mountain time. I know it was Fergus because it wasn’t two-part; there was no hee with the haw. It was more of a “whaaw, whaaw, whaaw…” And, needless to say, very loud.
With that said, I’m going to make a wish and go back to bed. ♥
Morning Bray Farm 
July 31, 2010 at 5:29 am
Maybe after not talking for so long, the “Haw” part is still stuck in his throat?
Guess this means he’s coming out of his shell enough now to have something to say. Hugs can’t be too far away (or did I miss the Fergus give us a hug post?).
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July 31, 2010 at 9:13 am
C,
I think it just might be. 🙂
Fergus is seriously into getting hugs now. 😀 Here are a couple of Fergus “hug posts”:
https://morningbrayfarm.com/2010/04/22/first-touches/
https://morningbrayfarm.com/2010/07/15/the-arizona-nightingale/
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August 1, 2010 at 4:46 am
I’m thinking Nigel. My bad.
(Moving Dad to WI has made me crazy, my brain is on overload…)
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August 1, 2010 at 8:13 am
C,
Don’t worry.
No hugs for Nigel yet, though…
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July 31, 2010 at 5:47 am
That’s very sweet. Funny how they have such different brays. Gunny doesn’t complete his…he has the hee but not the haw:-) Hope your wish comes true!
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July 31, 2010 at 9:14 am
Denise,
Thanks! It is remarkable how individual their brays are.
We would love to see a picture of Gunny! 🙂
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July 31, 2010 at 9:59 am
I’ll Email some to you of Harry and Gunny. Diane has had some on her blog (Snappy Di) but it’s been a while. I keep wanting more, but now we have the baby chicks and a remodel going on. And my horses and the dogs! Whew!
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July 31, 2010 at 5:53 am
Isn’t it funny how a NEW voice will wake you up, when we sleep through the others !
Come on Nigel, it’s your turn to come around.
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July 31, 2010 at 9:14 am
Mel,
Absolutely, yes! It really startled me this morning.
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July 31, 2010 at 6:32 am
His tone and enunciation might be okay, if individual, but his timing needs work.
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July 31, 2010 at 9:15 am
June,
Yup, we think so too. At least Bernard generally waits until around 5:30 or 6. Thoughtful of him, don’t you think? 😉
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July 31, 2010 at 7:56 am
Ah, he’s finally feeling at home!! Hooray!
The 4:16am part is exactly the reason we can’t have donkeys. Dang it!
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July 31, 2010 at 9:18 am
CeeCee,
My first instinct was to run outside to see if Fergus was okay. I had to call in the willpower to not follow my instinct… I definitely don’t want Fergus to think if he brays at 4:16 every morning that I’m going to run out there with his breakfast!
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July 31, 2010 at 8:02 am
Yay for Fergus! It’s funny how their voices can be so different-just like my horses’ whinnies. I always know which one is calling. Russell used to bray at 3:30 am…EVERY morning…found out that was the time my neighbor fed her horses before she left for work. I guess he was telling her he wanted breakfast too! 🙂
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July 31, 2010 at 9:19 am
Rosanne,
Oh my. That crazy Russ. 3:30?! I think he was definitely telling your neighbor that he wanted breakfast too. LOVE them!!! 🙂
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July 31, 2010 at 9:47 am
awww, that’s great! Isn’t it amazing how we know the individual sounds of each of our babies without even looking? I would have had a hard time not running out to check on him, but you did the right thing…4:16 in the morning is WAY to early for anyone to demand breakfast!
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July 31, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Lilla,
It is amazing… from brays to barks to bleats to baas. 🙂
I’m so glad now that I didn’t run out there… 😀
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July 31, 2010 at 9:47 am
and there I go with the incorrect grammar…I meant way TOO early!
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July 31, 2010 at 11:14 am
I want to see an updated of Sissy’s Gunny too! She makes me beg. LOL
Congratulations to Fergus!!
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July 31, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Di,
Thanks! Can’t wait to see Gunny. I’ll post the pictures. 🙂
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July 31, 2010 at 2:32 pm
And Harry! Don’t forget Harry! 🙂
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July 31, 2010 at 12:12 pm
I didn’t realize he’d been keeping his thoughts to himself all this time. I guess this means he’s feeling comfortable and happy in his new home. Glad to hear it! (in my head….along with all the other voices…) *grin*
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July 31, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Carolynn,
😀
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July 31, 2010 at 12:39 pm
A bray at 4:16 ought to be good for at least two wishes.
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July 31, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Carson,
We do too. In any case, I wished something for you. xxoo
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July 31, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Way to go Fergus!!!! Heeeee Haaaaw!!
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July 31, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Cindy,
Thank you!!!!
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August 1, 2010 at 8:13 am
OH, what fun! Even at 4:16 AM! I wonder if he surprised himself?!
We have a donkey that lives a few streets over. He laughs. I love hearing his ‘Hee, Haw, Haw, Haw’ every morning!
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August 1, 2010 at 10:44 am
Cyndi,
I actually wondered that too. And I wonder if it was liberating? 🙂
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August 1, 2010 at 8:56 am
What a happy day!! My Max hardly ever speaks, like almost never….I guess just the strong silent type…
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August 1, 2010 at 10:45 am
Cheryl,
We need pictures of Max… For the Love of Donkeys page! 🙂
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August 1, 2010 at 6:09 pm
I’m surprised that we hadn’t heard from him before. He has seemed so comfortable. 🙂
It’s not uncommon for dogs to come in to rescue so shy that they may never recover and form the bonds with humans that we expect. I know they may still be adjusting to living as pets many months after they are brought into the house.
For formerly-wild donkeys to adjust to close living with people the way these guys do … purely amazing.
Looking forward to hearing from Nigel as well (and hope he picks a time when you are not asleep….. 🙂 ).
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August 1, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Vicki,
I am constantly appreciative of your perspective… whether it be donkeys, dogs, flowers or photography… you are always a breath of fresh air! 🙂
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August 1, 2010 at 8:17 pm
how fun he found his voice! but 4:16? oh my…… good for you for not going out there……as you said, you don’t want to encourage that morning ritual at that time……(this spoken from a mom of a 3 year old……we’re getting one of those clocks that changes colors when it is time to get up)
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August 1, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Jane,
Hmmm… perhaps we should get Fergus one of those clocks! 😉
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August 1, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Allright, Fergus!!!
Way to go!
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August 1, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Cathy,
Woot-woot! We’re hoping next time is a bit later than 4:16 a.m. though. 🙂
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August 3, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Well, I’m sure that if you explain the situation to him he would be willing to wait until 4:30 next time…
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