Cody Comes Home

I've been a bit remiss in updating the blog but it's been a busy time!  I brought Cody home on Saturday with the help of my brother Eric and sister-in-law Sammy.  He was a lot quieter once he was in his pen than he was before he went and had "brain surgery."  Eric and my dad moved the fencing panels before Cody came home so he couldn't have physical contact with the girls and, thankfully, Frida wasn't in season anymore.  After a few robust brays and some "talking" to the ladies, Cody settled in and grazed the grass in his paddock.  Frida & Vida checked him out and weren't so sure about having him back but all is well now. 

Mom came up with a new name for Cody: "Boca", which in Spanish means 'mouth'.  It seems fitting considering the bite and his loudmouth brays!  Any thoughts?

 

Eric riding the trailer

I've been enjoying getting to know each of the donkeys, though Cody is more reserved, perhaps pouting over his recent, um, change...  Frida is really fun and definitely the leader; she will frequently chase Vida off if she is in her way!  Every morning I go out to feed them, Frida talks to me via a bray that sounds like she has laryngitis.  It is so cute!  I'll try to get it on video to share.  This morning I looked out at them and Frida was bowing to stretch and Vida was itching her bum on the fence.  Vida is very curious, always the first one to come up and check things out, but is also skittish if she isn't quite sure about something.  I look forward to spending more time with them all and learning more about their personalities.  I am planning on drawing blood on Frida and Vida to check to see if they are pregnant, since they were likely exposed to a jack (probably Cody) before I adopted them.  I am doubtful that either are pregnant, especially Frida since she came into heat, but I want to be sure.  How cute would a little baby mini donkey be, though!!