The Veterinary did not get together today to discuss Woody. They have assured me that they will tomorrow. My understanding from the veterinary was that melanomas can also be inside Horses, that is why it would be a problem for Woody if she does have them.
I was fortunate to catch on the Moorhen with her chicks on camera this afternoon. They were feeding under the Bird feeders, by the lake. It must have been a couple of weeks ago that I first saw them, I had disturbed them as I was walking around the lake, they were swimming in between the reeds and broke cover as they tried to get as far away as they could, from me, after I had disturbed them. On my first sighting of the Moorhen with her chicks, there were six babies, and she has managed to keep all six alive, going by what I saw today.
The Moorhens and Coots are more successful than the Ducks and Geese in keeping their chicks from danger. Most years there are at least some of the chicks alive. The Moorhen and Coots seem to be able to lose themselves on the lake and race with their feet hardly touching the water to hide themselves in the reeds if they believe they are in danger.
I hope some of you saw Tass, Ky and Jade on their walk today. When it rains we try to keep the dogs in more than out, or the kitchen floor becomes dirty every time they go out. When that happens they always go for a walk down the valley or around the lake. Walking on the grass in these places stops them bringing mud in doors.
Ky is such a happy dog and is always playing with Tass, she also loves water. On a walk around the lake last week she walked into the lake, as it got deeper she suddenly realised that she could swim, and swam for quite a long time. When she came out she was looking very pleased with herself, and suddenly she turned around, took off, plunging herself back into the lake, with a belly flop. Now every time she has a walk around the lake, Ky goes for a swim. The good thing about the walks and swimming is that after her evening feed she crashes out for the night. The owner of Darcy, the white dog in Tass’s litter, phoned last night, with an update on him. Darcy also likes water and does the same as Ky. Darcy’s owner is the only person who had the puppies, who has kept in touch. If any other of you read this, let us know on the forum, how they are getting on.
I did not get the wire to set up the Swallow camera until late this afternoon, so it will not be going today, as long as nothing get in the way I will set it up tomorrow.
Whilst looking for an wild Owl site today, that may breed this year, I made contact with a very well known organisation, who are very keen to work with us, as I can assure you, I would be with them. A wildlife person from the organisation is going to come to the farm to discuss different sites for web cams, that they have. When I let you know who they are, you will be as surprised as I was. You shall have to be patient, but I will keep you up to date.