He's nearly finished ... and looking ever-so fluffy-wuffy. This is a portrait I am doing for a friend at the moment. I also have an arab on the go ! Orders will be coming in for Christmas soon so must crack on ! Who mentioned the 'Christmas' word in September ?Tuesday, 22 September 2009
Chocolate Lab
He's nearly finished ... and looking ever-so fluffy-wuffy. This is a portrait I am doing for a friend at the moment. I also have an arab on the go ! Orders will be coming in for Christmas soon so must crack on ! Who mentioned the 'Christmas' word in September ?
Sunday, 20 September 2009
An introduction, wormer and cheap wellies
Well, I think an introduction to the 'family' is in order!
You already know a bit about me and there is also an OH. Animal wise we have Bo, a black Lab who is a little mad. Ponies, Portia and Saracen (also known as Little Man as he is teeny). Portia is my 'metabolic' mare. She is Insulin Resistant and requires very careful management. Its a bit like the horsey form of diabetes, but we cope! Little Man is a sweet itch sufferer but this is kept in check with a good feed supplement. We also have 3 hens; Betty (noisey girl but lays lovely chocolate brown eggs), Alice a bossy white hen and very cheeky, and lastly Wilma a big grey hen who has a 'maddie' every morning when let out, running around with her wings a-flappin' !! Lastly, there are 2 white and brown ducks called Sally and Zola. They are runner ducks, so are named after famous runners Sally Gunnel and Zola Budd !
It was wormer time yesterday for the ponies. I try to keep chemical wormers to a minimum and use a herbal alternative and also regular egg counts via poo samples! It was the turn on the chemical tapewormer though but all seems OK today. Portia can become a bit footsore due to her condition with wormers but fingers crossed we are OK.
Now to the wellies !! Bought a bargain pair of wellies about 6 weeks ago for £10. BARGAIN !! I normally would go for someting around the £40 mark but thought what the heck, lets give 'em a go. Never again, they are trashed already. And have a nice split. You get what you pay for !!
You already know a bit about me and there is also an OH. Animal wise we have Bo, a black Lab who is a little mad. Ponies, Portia and Saracen (also known as Little Man as he is teeny). Portia is my 'metabolic' mare. She is Insulin Resistant and requires very careful management. Its a bit like the horsey form of diabetes, but we cope! Little Man is a sweet itch sufferer but this is kept in check with a good feed supplement. We also have 3 hens; Betty (noisey girl but lays lovely chocolate brown eggs), Alice a bossy white hen and very cheeky, and lastly Wilma a big grey hen who has a 'maddie' every morning when let out, running around with her wings a-flappin' !! Lastly, there are 2 white and brown ducks called Sally and Zola. They are runner ducks, so are named after famous runners Sally Gunnel and Zola Budd !
It was wormer time yesterday for the ponies. I try to keep chemical wormers to a minimum and use a herbal alternative and also regular egg counts via poo samples! It was the turn on the chemical tapewormer though but all seems OK today. Portia can become a bit footsore due to her condition with wormers but fingers crossed we are OK.
Now to the wellies !! Bought a bargain pair of wellies about 6 weeks ago for £10. BARGAIN !! I normally would go for someting around the £40 mark but thought what the heck, lets give 'em a go. Never again, they are trashed already. And have a nice split. You get what you pay for !!
Here we go then !
Well, hi guys. This is my new blog. I am a pet portrait artist and owner of various animals all dear to my heart. I also work full time so have to fit alot in !
I hope you will follow me on my various missions in life and will enjoy seeing my pet portraits come to life at various stages.
I also have an interest in natural horse care, owning 2 ponies who live a natural life as is possible. I am also, what is known in the 'trade' as a hoof nerd, and trim my horses hooves to complement their natural lifestyle.
So jump on board and lets get going !! ...
I hope you will follow me on my various missions in life and will enjoy seeing my pet portraits come to life at various stages.
I also have an interest in natural horse care, owning 2 ponies who live a natural life as is possible. I am also, what is known in the 'trade' as a hoof nerd, and trim my horses hooves to complement their natural lifestyle.
So jump on board and lets get going !! ...
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