Hey there family! It has been another eventful week in our world of donkey drama. We were super excited to meet our little Ginger with no complications in getting her here. We were so glad so many of you were able to meet her as well! I will be very concise in her story. She was not showing signs of progressing and was becoming very lethargic. We ended up taking her to the vet where they gave her a blood test which showed that she didn't get colostrum (SUPER important folks!). They gave her an IV of plasma. The next day we took her back for a follow up test. Her levels had increased but weren't quite up all the way. Another dose of plasma and an addition of hoof splints to help her walk on her hooves rather than her hocks. She is now, finally showing improvements so we are hopeful! She is completely adorable!
We may be looking in to getting more donkeys in the fall or spring. Seven to be exact. The fellow that lives across the street from Nick's parents in Layton, is selling his herd and we just might be the recipients.
Aside from donkeys, Garrett's parents came and spent the week with us and that was enjoyable. We went huckleberry picking with Harts and have been picking produce from our own garden as well. We picked the first watermelon yesterday hoping Garrett's parents could have a taste. It was still a wee bit premature but possibly by Emerson's birthday we will have some good ones!
It's hard to believe that summer is on the downhill slope but we are trying to enjoy every minute that we can. We are looking forward to seeing many of you the end of this month!
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