Kody’s Trip to the Vet

Kody went to the vet today to have dental work done. To make sure he was calm and cooperative, they gave him a sedative that took effect in less than 30 seconds. He wobbled his way into the chute, then was strapped in to hold his head up and mouth wide open. As soon as the vet pulled out the first saw, Jodi quickly departed to the waiting room. Brad stuck it out to get these pictures, but it wasn’t for the faint of heart! Kody made it through with flying colors and vet said he was the best patient of the day!

Mini Cooper

Meet our newest addition, Mini Cooper, or “Coop” for short. He is a 1 year old mini mule. At 33″ tall, he is just about full grown. We hope to teach him to pull a pony cart one day, but in the mean time his favorite activity is to graze with Brandi

Ducks

Our local farm store, Coastal, celebrates Spring every year with an event called “Chick Days” where they display rows and rows of baby chickens, ducks, turkeys, and many other foul. We just couldn’t pass up on the last 6 baby Mallards and brought them home on March 21st, 2006! They are: Jane, Lilly, Jasmine, Sweet Pea, Daisy, and Jake the Drake. They spend their days wondering the farm, searching for bugs, slugs and worms. If we don’t let them out of their cage by 9am, they become very agitated!

Baily

Bailey stepped hoof onto JB Ranch shortly after Kody, on March 17, 2006. She is a 9 year old blue roan mustang.You may think that mustangs are wild and full of energy, but not Bailey! She yawns at the first sight of a halter. Once saddled up, Bailey is great on the trails and keeps Kody in line.

Guest Ranchers

We’ve had a few guests here at JB Ranch. Cindi & Jean (Jodi’s moms) visited November of 2005 (pictured below) and again this summer. Joan (Brad’s mom) visited in May 2006 (pictured below) and again in September. All are welcome…just come prepared to work!