Betty and I are taking it easy today – neither of us feel that good – not sick – just off.
So, I will share some pictures I ran across while we were in Fort Collins.
Get your cute meter out and crank it up.
First, a black fawn and this is for real. 
Second, the odd couple. 
Have a good day.
5 comments:
Totally weird. Deer are very tame there and I have never ever heard of a black fawn.
So cute!
I've returned to work! :( I wish Summer could last forever! I've missed you!
Hey Dan,
I really wish you were right about sage. Some horses do build up a resistance to it the more that they eat it, but there are several species of sage that are very toxic to livestock.
I didn't find out about sage poisoning through any internet sites, though. My vet has an equine health library and shared this title with me:
"A guide to plant poisoning of Animals in North America
Anthony P White"
An excerpt from that book:
Sagebrush Poisoning
Sagebrush is actually a category of plants that includes as
many as 200 species. It is found primarily in the western United
States. Sagebrush contains the toxin, monoterpeniod oil, which
is most potent in the fall and winter while are other forages are
scarce.
The symptoms of sagebrush poisoning are somewhat similar to
locoweed poisoning. They include incoordination in the front limbs, excitability, endless circling, and overreaction to normal situations. The effects of this poisoning are not normally permanent, and complete recovery usually occurs after about two to four weeks of being on a nutritious diet.
Hope the two of you feel better soon.
~Lisa
Such great pictures
Silly animals. Cute stuff.
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