Sunday, August 12, 2012

learnin to graze













Ben is learning to graze on wheat grass....hope he doesn't prefer it to hay when he gets older.  He did good this week - gained 11 pounds and 4.5" of height to his withers.  Shot a video of our game that should probably stop soon...he's getting pretty strong.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdMwoLzPBEI  Ben is up to his max of milk replacer per day now (1/2 gallon 3 times a day) so he will have to start taking his free choice solid food if he is hungry between bottle feedings.  The kid has a big/hard head and strong neck muscles for only 6 weeks old.  96,107,73,0,B,0
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16 comments:

  1. ratgirlsAugust 12, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    He's a real pretty boy. Liked the video!

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  2. JohnnyMAugust 12, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Nice progress for Ben's 6th week of life. Great vid! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. John MarshallAugust 12, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    Great pictures and video.

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  4. beverlyAugust 13, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    You're such a good mama/papa!

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  5. kasulewskiAugust 13, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    that is so good for him John... he'll be a lot easier to handle when he's a big boy

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  6. wicketsAugust 13, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    end part was the nest...almost lap dog like!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Ben has come along way from that mud pit that day where his mama passed.

    Good for you John, you make desert spirits smile.

    The video :-)

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  8. Dizzy-DickAugust 13, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    I loved your video playing with Ben. I posted a link to it on my blog. Hope to see you again someday. It has been a few years since I was there.

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  9. repsychallbluesAugust 13, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Wow, the video was great. This will really get interesting as he matures to his full size/weight. When you sat down at the end and he quickly moved in for a nice nuzzle. Priceless!

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  10. De La ManchaAugust 13, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Loved the video! I do the same with my 55 pound Queensland Heeler and I've ended up with a bloody nose and a bit tongue on two different occasions. I can only imagine what damage Ben might inflict!

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  11. GregAugust 13, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Great video

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  12. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    Very good video! Which one is Ben?

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  13. remmijAugust 13, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    the noggin bump is the new fist bump...
    odd perspective in the right photo - Ben looks like an A&F bovine runway model right down to the lashes and stride... a new twist on the ol' cattle call.
    steernista

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  14. ZoleAugust 13, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Looks like you've got a real close friend for the next 25 - 30 years! Good for both of you!

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  15. Allen HareAugust 13, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Good to see the little guy coming along well.
    The video was great!

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  16. NitaAugust 14, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Beautiful &I getting so big.

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