We've lost one of our quail, the red one. Actually lost, he went for a walk and never returned. Once he left, as he was the mean one and already separated, the four remaining quail have started beating each other up. We're probably going to let them go free and if they stay, they'll get fed. Otherwise, I'd rather they take their aggressions elsewhere. Lastly, Chickadee has decided it's too hot to lay eggs and we're hoping things change once the other chicks are ready to start laying. This is Texas, there's only so much we can do for heat.
Now the good. The swat treatments are doing it's job to keep the flies away from Fiona and Patches eyes. This weekend, I'll be picking up some ointment to tend to Patches spot underneath her eye that is pink from the fly irritation. We may just get her a fly mask to let it heal up without the swat. They are all healthy though, that's what matters. The goats are doing tremendously well and have reached full petting zoo status. Meaning, you can pet them without treats now. Fiona let us hose her down a little, but she thoroughly enjoyed the full body brushing I gave her. Fancy enjoys her brushing as well and had to wait her turn. Fiona calmly nodded her horns towards Fancy as the warning to let her get brushed first. No more head butting! The three big girls will all allow pettings for treats, but I know one day they'll be like the goats, too. 🙂
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