Odds and Ends

I haven't been good at posting lately and have a small list of random happenings around here.
First off, before I went to Indiana I had baby robins living in the chicken coop.  You'll remember the parents would dive bomb my head whenever I needed to get anything.  Well, you'll be happy to know they grew wings and flew off while I was gone.  Boyd saw one flapping around and I knew they would be able to fly while I was gone because of the rapid changes I noticed in them. 
I took Buddy to the vet yesterday because his seizures are happening more frequently. I figured it was time to start treatment.  Before I went I continued my research into possible causes and came upon some interesting info regarding Ivermectin (heartworm preventative) and seizures in herding dogs, especially white-footed breeds.  That definitely described Buddy.   So, I went prepared to talk with the vet about it considering that his seizures began not long after I started using Heartguard.   The vet is a really nice guy even though he dismissed the "rumors" as I figured he would.  However, I asked him if the other preventatives were just as effective and if so, I would like to switch just to eliminate the possibility.   He suggested we try Interceptor for a few months and see if the seizures slow or stop.  Then, we can start the seizure medication if needed at a later time.  So, we'll see what happens.
We haven't seen much of the turkey since Boyd cut hay and ran over two nests.  One nest only had one egg, but the other had 8.  It was really close to the house when you consider all the land available for making a nest.  I felt bad for the turkey, but really??  We have acres of pasture with 4 ft high weeds that would be undisturbed and the turkey chooses to lay the eggs in the hay by the house.  I don't get it.   Jasmin should have a nice shiny coat as she enjoyed eating each and every egg.

 After Boyd finished cutting the hay, he parked the tractor at the top of the hill so he could clean off the swather.   Next time he came out it was gone.  Really!   The tractor had managed to roll quite a ways down the hill.  Not the best picture, but look at the left front tire.  It is heading off the road and right for the steep hillside.  Not only would it have crashed, but ended in a muddy bog at the bottom.  Lucky we caught it where we did.  It was still rolling slowly when I took the picture.

 Nena's goat just had twins. So cute!  Just not the best pictures. 

 Also, I have been busy getting a  new job.  After 20 years of teaching 6th grade I have made a change,  I will be writing digital curriculum for my district.  Instead of working 10 months, I will be working 12.  So much for a summer off!
Now I'm off to leash up some goats and let them eat the mighty tall weeds we have around here.