“It is easier to change a man’s religion than to change his diet.”
~ Margaret Mead
“He’s getting chunky.”
~ Dr. D
Ellsworth’s expression when I told him we would have to talk about this:
Poor Worth. ♥
November 13, 2012
Our easy keeper
Posted by Morning Bray under Donkeys | Tags: donkey, donkey dieting, donkey weight, Ellsworth |[26] Comments
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November 13, 2012 at 4:42 am
Oh I love it….. if you told me I was getting chunky I would give you the same look…
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November 13, 2012 at 5:03 am
Poor guy. Does he still get his birthday cake?
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November 15, 2012 at 7:57 am
Yes, but probably a smaller portion from now on. 🙂
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November 13, 2012 at 6:14 am
Oh, poor Ellsworth. I know just how he feels.
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November 13, 2012 at 6:53 am
Oh dear! Not good news…especially during the holidays.
I have a mare that is insulin resistant and I have to watch her diet like a hawk. She now wears a grazing muzzle during the day to limit her grass hay intake. Poor Belle…she’s always bellied up to the feeder and still looks like a chunky monkey.
Good luck with your tummy line Ellsworth. Perhaps more rides will help?
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November 15, 2012 at 7:58 am
C,
I think that’s exactly what will help… more exercise.
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November 13, 2012 at 7:43 am
Ellesworth : “You can’t be serious!”
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November 13, 2012 at 8:02 am
Ellsworth, do you need to go on a diet?
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November 15, 2012 at 7:59 am
MeMaw,
Yes, and more exercise!
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November 13, 2012 at 8:03 am
Oh, poor Ellsworth. I can really relate. My doctor tells me this all the time.
It is important, though. Good luck.
Lots of hugs and love, Aunt Cat
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November 13, 2012 at 8:39 am
I know just how you feel Ellsworth…my doctor tells me every time I see him. You’re in good company…Russell is on a diet too. (but it doesn’t seem to be working) 😦
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November 13, 2012 at 8:41 am
I do NOT look like a round bale with ears!
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November 13, 2012 at 10:01 am
Horror of horrors, not a diet!
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November 13, 2012 at 10:33 am
I can only imagine the difficulty of putting a donkey on a diet. Now you must try to separate him from the rest at feeding time or what?
I like that quote a lot. (Mead’s) No better words were written.
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November 15, 2012 at 8:01 am
That would be optimal, but very stressful for all of us for him to be separated from his herd. (It is HIS herd. 🙂 )
I think his ticket is for more exercise… we’ll have to come up with a plan for him.
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November 15, 2012 at 11:03 am
I think you have the right idea about exercise.
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November 13, 2012 at 10:39 am
Oh dear….Big E….poor critter. Oma and G
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November 13, 2012 at 11:01 am
Can’t imagine he’s going to like the idea of limiting his food too much. Have you told him yet? 🙂
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November 15, 2012 at 8:02 am
CeeCee,
Oh, the boy does love his food.
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November 13, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Poor Ellsworth! As long as it is not a threat to his life, how about forgetting the whole idea?
Blessings to all,
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November 13, 2012 at 5:44 pm
I didn’t know Ellsworth had a “Drop Dead” look, but there it is.
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November 13, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Oh dear…he must have past the equine equivalent of the 30-year old metabolism slowdown!
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November 14, 2012 at 10:07 am
Uh oh…Ellsworth, I feel your pain. Everything in moderation. That’s the key. Or so I’ve been told. Repeat after me: I am not my waistline!
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November 14, 2012 at 11:10 am
Ask Mommy for Spanx. They cover a multitude of chunky challenges!
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November 15, 2012 at 11:19 am
Love Ellsworth’s pelage!
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November 16, 2012 at 7:05 pm
Poor Ellsworth. Trail rides or more walking. I know another donkey although mini that is on a diet. He needs more exercise too but his mom never gets home early enough to work with him.
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