#5
#4
I would like to say all has gone smoothly, but I'd be lying. Sweetie, #4's mother, has been very protective! On at least three occasions she has gone after Peg. All three charging attempts were understandable. The first time Peg roped #4, who was only four days old. The next time was a few minutes later when Peg attempted to "push" #4 and Sweetie toward the corral. Finally, a couple weeks later we were in the pasture watching the group and Zeek started acting like he wanted to play/chase #4. He was nursing at the time and Sweetie, after a couple warning snorts, went after Zeek and Peg. I think Sweetie was justified in her aggression. Hard to fault a mama protecting her baby! However, it does point to the fact that we are working with large, potentially dangerous animals, not house pets. Lessons are being learned!!!
