The weather has been so crazy lately and it seems like you just don’t know what will happen from one day to the next. First we had a freak snowstorm that ruined so many trees. Then it got really warm and melted all the snow. Today, the temperatures were frigid again and the wind was howling. We went to check on our friends the donkeys because it’s no fun being cold!
1 Rufus, Clive, and Billy! Franny and I came down from the house to check on you. The temperature is dropping and it's supposed to be very windy tonight!
2 That's right, Sharkey! The recent snowstorm broke a lot of branches off and many are still hanging in the trees. A few strong gusts of wind and those branches could come crashing down on our heads!
3 There are no tall trees around your paddock, but I'm especially worried about you three staying warm! Miniature donkeys, like yourselves, do not grow thick winter coats as horses do.
4 Rufus, maybe you donks should invest in some warm weather apparel like Sharkey and I have! Our fleece sweaters certainly help fight the brisk fall breezes!
5 Oh girls, you two are so sweet to be concerned about Rufus, Billy, and me!
6 The horses do grow thick coats that repel ice and snow because of natural oils. Our coats, as with most miniature breeds, aren't going to get any thicker than they are, so we'll need more protection from the elements.
7 And that's why we have this house! It shelters us from snow and harsh winds and we can huddle together for warmth.
8 This layer of straw that Dolma puts down is used not only for bedding but also to insulate the icy ground.
9 Rufus, you should also be eating a little extra now. Franny and I know from talking to the horses that putting on more body fat keeps equines warmer in the cold!
10 Don't mind if we do! Clive, Billy and I have been chomping on the grass before it's hidden by the snow again. We're so lucky to have you girls to care for us like this!Posted by F&S on November 7th, 2011 in Favorite Things, Friends, Out & About, Photo Galleries, Playing 
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