Each time we’ve brought someone new into the herd, it happens. It happened with Fergus and Nigel, with Patrick, and now with Gracie Belle. The Boyz shun the newcomer away from the feed tub, and sometimes, they can be downright mean about it.
I worry and fret, and Don reminds me they just need time to figure things out.
Gracie came to us on Thursday afternoon. She didn’t have the slightest interest in food on Friday. On Saturday, she finally started eating, and I was so relieved.
Last night, things were different. Instead of being relegated to the feed tub set out separately for her, Gracie managed to turn the tables on the Boyz and had four big, strong manly men eating out of a teensy, weensy tub.
Look who’s large and in charge now, Boyz.
Little Miss Gracie Belle. Yee-haw.
♥
Morning Bray Farm 
August 22, 2011 at 4:16 am
Oh Gracie Belle, I like your style!
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August 22, 2011 at 4:53 am
That must have made you smile? I think the boyz are still in shock to have a lady around. Have a beautiful day!
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August 22, 2011 at 5:44 am
Sheila,
It sure did. 🙂 You have a beautiful day too!
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August 22, 2011 at 5:18 am
Of course jenny’s rule! Sorry boyz 🙂
She is a great addition to the herd.
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August 22, 2011 at 5:38 am
Now that’s funny! But are we really surprised?? 🙂
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August 22, 2011 at 5:46 am
Never underestimate the power of a female! So happy you have this spunky girl.
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August 22, 2011 at 5:54 am
That is hilarious!
It’s gonna make you smile every time you think about this. 🙂
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August 22, 2011 at 6:03 am
Hilarious, that shot of tiny Gracie next to that ginormous tub.
I’ve been wondering–since I really don’t know much about burros–is she underweight? She looks so skinny to me, particularly her hindquarters. But I’m used to seeing pictures of your and Carson’s sleek & sassy herds, so I don’t know what’s normal for an animal out on the range.
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August 22, 2011 at 6:36 am
Flartus,
Good question. Here’s how the BLM puts it:
It is important to remember that these wild animals have not had a life of proper care and attention that an owner would have given them. Prior to gathering these animals from the open range, their diet consisted of native grasses and shrubs. Many of these animals come from crowded ranges where there was competition for the available forage from livestock and wildlife.
Although your adopted horse or burro may appear lean compared to domestic standards, with proper care, adequate food, and attention, these animals can become gentle, sleek, companionable animals.
In other words, yes, she’s a bit underweight, but we’ll gradually have that fixed.
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August 22, 2011 at 6:29 am
Mama Power!!!!
🙂
No stinkin’ whippersnappers are going to tell *her* where to eat!
🙂
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August 22, 2011 at 6:44 am
Girls rule, boys drool! She needs the t-shirt that says so. 🙂
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August 22, 2011 at 6:50 am
Gracious! I go away for the weekend and when I come back, there’s a new member of the herd. Now I have to play catch up and find out who the lucky donkey is to have landed at your terrific ranch. Congrats!
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August 22, 2011 at 7:00 am
Nancy,
Thank you!
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August 22, 2011 at 6:55 am
I swear she already looks a little fatter and shinier.
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August 22, 2011 at 7:00 am
Very funny!
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August 22, 2011 at 7:22 am
Nobody is gonna tell mama where to go! 🙂 You tell em Gracie Belle!
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August 22, 2011 at 7:25 am
This is my favorite post of the day:-) She is so sweet and feminine looking. I know she will fatten up soon enough. A good alpha handles their position of authority quietly and she looks to have that in your herd. Poor boys, they aren’t quite sure what to make of this.
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August 22, 2011 at 7:39 am
Life at MBF is going to be interesting over the next couple of weeks!
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August 22, 2011 at 7:41 am
I like a ‘take-charge’ woman! How funny! Ooooh, the boys are in trouble! Their lives will never be the same!
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August 22, 2011 at 8:26 am
I knew it! I knew it! Yeah for Gracie Belle!!!
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August 22, 2011 at 9:16 am
*snort!*
I can see I have some catching up to do here. Gracie Belle is tres jolie!
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August 22, 2011 at 9:17 am
Like all intellegent woman, she acesses the situation and then does things her way. It’s all in the master plan and Gracie Belle knows that. Oma Linda
you go girlfriend, go make yo Momma proud – GereaKaye
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August 22, 2011 at 10:12 am
GIRL POWER! 🙂
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August 22, 2011 at 11:24 am
That’s hilarious. Look at those big boys meekly teaming at the little bin. I look forward to Gracie being fully integrated though…
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August 22, 2011 at 11:24 am
Bwahahaha! Gooo Gracie Belle!!
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August 22, 2011 at 12:37 pm
Yeah—–us guys never had a chance!!!!
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August 22, 2011 at 12:41 pm
We knew she’d have them eating out of her hand! Who knew she’d have them eating out of her bin???????? good on ya there Gracie Belle!!!
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August 22, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Gracie Belle looks sleek and trim —- doesn’t look her age at all! She certainly could fill out a bit and eating out of the big tub will do it :-}}
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August 22, 2011 at 9:40 pm
You go, girl!
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August 22, 2011 at 10:52 pm
All those big boys eating out of that teensy tub is the funniest thing I’ve seen in a *long* time. Go, Gracie!!
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August 23, 2011 at 8:25 am
Oh, this is GREAT! The power (and charms) of a woman 😉
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August 23, 2011 at 11:54 am
Fantastic! She rocks!! I’m so in love…
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August 24, 2011 at 7:28 am
That is hilarious, Justina. I really like Gracie’s style. I think you made a good choice.
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August 24, 2011 at 8:28 am
Oh my goodness! How adorable!
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June 20, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Justice.
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