Hot Slop Reappears On the Menu

 Those readers who are Michiganders have experienced first hand the ups and downs of recent March weather.  Last week a day topped out at close to 70, the next day it was 40.  Typical.  I don't think the chonkeys are crazy about the fluctuations either.

Anyhoo, I made the executive decision to reinstate Sunday morning hot slop as the temps had dipped... again.  Little did the donks know their favorite breakfast was on the way.

  And when the wagon rolled in, and yes they recognize the bucket and smell of tasty treats, they were beside themselves with joy.

Yum, yum, yum

In other news, the deer have been active.  Look carefully for the small group moving through the trees.

"Wait for me!"

* * * * * * Vegan Delights * * * * * *

I made this new recipe for dinner last evening and it was a hit.  

Broccoli Casserole

So easy to substitute vegan ingredients -- I used Earth Balance "butter", organic rice milk, Violife cheddar.  

I think we almost liked it as much as Sugar enjoyed her hot slop. 

You'd Think It Was Spring

 What a sense of relief!  No more (almost) ice and snow.  It's an extra bonus that the temps are warming, but I saw an internal attitude change even when the temps were still in the 30's.  And the turnaround, in both mood and ground conditions, was so quick.

Let me show you.

Total ice, Feb 25

 

Fooler ice, March 2

You walk out of the house thinking you've got clear sailing, but...

... this is what you encounter about halfway to the chonkeys

So treacherous trying to get to the donkey gate.  Shavings to the rescue.

And now it's gone!!  Pretty much.  I think it only took about 36 hours.  Amazing.

The donks have been enjoying luxurious sun baths in the pasture and the hens and boys have a snow-free run to frolic in.  Wait, do hens frolic?

Speaking of boys, Pippi and Sharone appeared to have a morning yodeling competition a couple of days ago.  I caught the tail end of it for you.