We had our first measurable snowfall here on Tuesday.
The Boyz, Gracie and Harriet seemed to take it all in stride. For anyone who remembers that Ellsworth was getting chunky, doesn’t he look good now?
The herd did a good job of keeping themselves warm and safe and dry.
Originally from Death Valley, California, Nigel despises getting wet. That aside, isn’t he incredibly handsome? He still takes my breath away.
I wonder why everyone else wanted to pack themselves into the other stall. Maybe it’s warmer that way?
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Morning Bray Farm 
January 23, 2014 at 7:09 am
Looks like they are all adjusting to their new home and climate just fine! Bet the winter wolly coats will really pop out for next year. 🙂
Thanks for the update, been wondering how it’s going for everyone. (And welcome to real winter…)
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January 28, 2014 at 10:17 am
C,
Thanks! I think you’re right about their coats for next year. 🙂
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January 23, 2014 at 7:18 am
They are looking very happy. I like the run in shelter under the barn. It always feels better in one with a herd of donkeys, though…
How does The Moo like the snow? Does she have enough coat to keep herself warm?
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January 28, 2014 at 10:13 am
Farmer Barb,
The Moo doesn’t seem to be particularly fond of snow, but she does have enough coat to keep her warm (and a heat lamp for very cold nights).
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January 23, 2014 at 8:16 am
I love Nigel’s curly, sunbleached “bangs”. 🙂
Did you and Don line everything with chickenwire or did the owners? Cheap way to keep donkeys from nibbling all the wood.
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January 28, 2014 at 10:14 am
CeeCee,
We put the chicken wire up as soon as we got here. We definitely don’t want the herd eating the barn here like they did the one in ABQ. 🙂
I love Nigel’s bangs too.
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January 23, 2014 at 8:46 am
I feel for you and your friends! -2 here in central Illinois, with wind chill of -24. Plain ol’ nasty.
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January 28, 2014 at 10:15 am
Marla,
Stay warm!
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January 23, 2014 at 8:51 am
Nigel just didn’t want to walk into the snow to get into the stall with his buddies! The herd all look good, but you know Nigel is my favourite too.
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January 28, 2014 at 10:18 am
Shirley,
🙂
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January 23, 2014 at 9:07 am
Looks like don’t mind it too much. Beautiful pix!
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January 28, 2014 at 10:18 am
Barb,
They seem to be acclimating quite well! Thanks. 🙂
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January 23, 2014 at 9:46 am
The Virginia light is beautiful, and look at all that chicken wire. I can hear Don grumbling from here.
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January 28, 2014 at 10:19 am
Carson,
Yes, it is. Haha… you’re right about the grumbling.
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January 23, 2014 at 2:00 pm
Wow it looks so beautiful!!!!! Poor cold Nigel LOL
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January 28, 2014 at 10:21 am
Kellee,
Thanks! Nigel’s doing okay. We actually had a break in the weather yesterday… it got up into the 40’s for a while. 🙂
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January 23, 2014 at 7:02 pm
Aaaaaawwww Nigel, don’t be a stranger darling…
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January 28, 2014 at 10:22 am
Sigrid,
❤
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January 25, 2014 at 8:06 pm
Everyone certainly looks warm and happy 🙂
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January 28, 2014 at 10:22 am
Dom,
Thanks! 🙂
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January 26, 2014 at 4:19 pm
it appears that all my grand donkeys are doing as well as possible, thanks to their wonderful parents…Miss you all!
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January 28, 2014 at 10:22 am
MeeMaw,
We miss you too!
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January 26, 2014 at 8:49 pm
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February 3, 2014 at 4:28 pm
LOL! Love the curious noses!
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