Connie
Posted : 6/14/2017 10:31:51 AM
Yes, Wednesday. So thankful Tuesday is behind me. The vet is supposed to come this morning. I will leave the horses in the barnyard so they will be easily caught when (if) she gets here.
The horses enjoy a cold shower before dinner these hot days. I know they must enjoy them since they come to the doorway and stand in the spray. No halters on so this is simply their choice. Whisper even moves around to get the spray just where she wants it. I can see what appears to be salt coming off her with the water. Glad they have full access to salt to replenish what they sweat out.
We get little tiny flies that engulf the poop piles as soon as they hit the ground. These same flies are coming into the bathroom and kitchen. GRRR. I used spray insulating foam and tape to do my best to seal the bathroom window. Can't do much in the kitchen...they like italian dressing so I put some in a plastic throw away container...just a little and they go to it, it catches them and the little buggers die. As long as I clean the stalls first thing in the morning they seem to stay out of the barn. Dumping the wheel barrow sometimes stirs up a cloud so I hold my breath to try not to inhale them. Anyone have hints for getting rid of them? Not a big fan of fly spray in the house.
Thanks, Hunter. I was only in discomfort for a day or so...I remembered that I did not drink much Saturday and increased my intake Sunday and by Monday was doing well...same with those pesky leg cramps...more water, less cramps. A doctor told me that and he seems to have been correct.
well, off to the barn.