Molly the sheep is now able to stand up in the hay feeder. She had company today: Myrtle, another of our four sheep, decided to join Molly inside the feeder this afternoon. <sigh> She obviousy thought Molly was onto a good thing. I have this sinking feeling by morning we'll find the other two sheep, Mort and Minnie, in the feeder as well.
To get Molly out we'll need to open up the feeder, but the feeder legs are frozen deep in several inches of ice. So we'll have to take a crowbar and bust open the ice first.
Incidentally, this is the second type of round bale feeder we've used with these girls. Molly got herself stuck in the other one, too. It's time to make some modifications to sheep-proof the dang thing!
Myrtle had her ears chewed off in a dog attack a few years ago in Yakima, Washington. The dog also left deep wounds on both sides of her neck. Myrtle's owner gave her no medical care and was just waiting to see if she would die from her wounds. That's when we were called. Now Myrtle's biggest challenge is seeing how much hay she can eat in a day.
Myrtle...you are quite a character! Live it up at the sanctuary, girl!!! You are now safe and protected,
Glad to hear Molly is getting better...all the "sheepy" characters are so lucky to be with you at the sanctuary.
Posted by: Nina | January 13, 2006 at 02:52 PM
Thank goodness she was able to get up again!! I was thinking about her yesterday and that photo all swaddled in blankets, she looked so helpless.
Posted by: Mandy, Laramie, WY | January 13, 2006 at 10:46 AM
I hope Molly will recover and that you'll be able to get her and Myrtle out of there soon and sheep-proof the feeder. I'm glad you rescued these 4 from that horrible previous owner even though you don't generally rescue farm animals.
Posted by: Roz | January 13, 2006 at 09:55 AM