It’s so delightful to watch the changing of the seasons around the homestead. One thing I have noticed is that the hoof stock is itchy. They have been rubbing and itching on anything they can find. The pony, the sheep, everyone is rubbing and itching, especially on warm and sunny days. Cody Pony has itching down to an artform. He has rubbed two little patches on his butt from rubbing on this little fence! I think I’ll have to get a little more tougher with the curry comb and help him out a bit!

What’s funny, is that the sheep are now using this fence as well… they siddle up to it and fit just perfectly under the boards and itch away on their wooly backs!

Fergus seems surprised to see his sister Molly scratching away on the little hay feeder in their paddock. She was really rubbing away, around her neck and just feeling good from the bit of itchy time. Finally, he gave in and started to rub his shoulders and enjoy the good feeling! The kitties have been rubbing against the trees and various things in the yard and the bunnies are rubbing against their hutch sides and leaving lots of fuzz! Considering that spring is officially only about 35 days away… I think this is a good size! Itchy Critters = 5 weeks till spring!!! That’s what I am hoping!