Again!
I swear he is dinner. This time, I think I mean it, even if it means I need to go to the trouble of finding another roo.
The chickens were out in the sheep yard for a little expanded point of view and a little scratching. You'd think he would be in a good mood after that, darn rooster. And, usually, when I come with my magic converted coffee can full of feed, it makes everyone excited and rush for the gate. However, last night, Mister Roo was upset with me and attacked my boot. I noticed that my foot was really stinging, but it wasn't until I took my boots off that I realized he got me right through that rubber. I have a tiny puncture wound which is a lot more painful than you would think such a tiny thing would be. I really hope he didn't give me anything nasty (like staph).
On the home front, three of the four kids are sick today. It made my ride into work very quiet! I am feeling a bit punky myself, but I do have to wait for the college kid (who takes the bus in to get a couple more hours of sleep) to be pau with classes, so I can give her a ride home. My older son was determined to get up and go to school, even though I have been telling him to stay home all week - but today, he said, while still lying down, "I am going." Then he sat up and said, "Never mind, I am staying home." One kid has a terrible headache (I actually believe him) and the other is clutching her stomach (I believe her, too, even though she is quite dramatic).
At least I will get home by 4:00 tonight. It has been a really long week.
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I have the Prosciutto and Mozzarella.
Maybe I will wait until May 15....
I can't believe he punctured your boot with his spur! My rooster has been very aggressive lately too, I don't like it.
Does you hair sheep shed completely, no shearing required?
This might be a dumb question but do you spin hair?
Chai Chai, the ewes pretty much shed out on their own - and the winter coat is pretty wooly, so I could potentially sheer it and spin it before they shed, but I doubt it is much good. The hair is a lot like boar hair - I doubt it would spin well.
Elvis, though, he isn't shedding that fast, and his winter wool is all matted together, so I think I am going to make a stab at shearing it - I don't have to be fancy about it, just avoid hurting him, because it is like one giant dreadlock and I doubt would be useful for anything. I just want him to be comfortable - he's hot.
I read that that these sheep stay wooly their first year, and then after that they grow a coat for winter and then it sheds out.
So sorry to hear about your bully rooster and sick kids. We have been sick at my house too. Bad chest colds and sore throats. Hope you all feel better soon and hope the rooster stays out of the soup pot. LOL!!
My kids are just achy and have fierce headaches - but low or no fever. I am not sure what's going on - the adults have had a touch, but maybe we're just more used to keeping on....
I am more irritated about the foot, though. It hurts for such a little hole! I think it is because my sandal strap was rubbing it, though.
I'd say the roo has to go too. Doubtful he'll get any better. I do hope you and your kids are on the mend and better soon!
Leigh, the only good thing about this (and I feel terrible saying it, too) is that my son decided to forgo the track meet. Since he's still a few weeks and some behind-the-wheel classes away from his license - this saves me two forty-minute round trips down to drop him off and pick him up - and an hour of waiting on either end so I can see him run for 5 -10 minutes (he does the mile and the 2 mile). I thought it would be a bad idea to go sick, so I am glad he decided to stay home.
My daughter seems a lot better, and the pinkness around the rooster hole is spreading, but much less dark - I think I will live, but the rooster won't....
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