Where did 2010 go? It just began, and it's already nearly over. We hired a young man this week to help us with the multiple tasks of taking care of so many animals. Robert is very hard working, a quick learner, and is very good with the animals. Yesterday, we gave all of the babies and some of the yearlings their vitamin A&D shots and trimmed most of the boys' toenails. Last night we bought a dremel, since the "toothamatic" tooth trimmer doesn't seem to work anymore, and trimmed the worst of the teeth today, with some help from Bill, a fellow breeder and Robert, who is quickly becoming very skillful at animal maintenance. We're taking a break for Christmas, but Monday we'll continue trimming the girls' teeth and toenails. Then we'll have to start all over again. Not really, though. If we can keep ahead of it, it won't be such a huge a daunting task. I wasn't able to do much for most of the year because I needed a hip replacement for the first half, and was recovering from same for the second half. I'm now feeling good, and can keep ahead of everything. I'm hoping that Robert and I can begin halter training the babies soon and get them ready for the GWAS and Nationals. That will be a big job, but I want to show about eight animals this spring. I think the tough part will be deciding which ones to show! More about that in subsequent posts.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
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