[HairOfTheDog]

I've really tried to figure out how to do that, but it would mean a major rework of both fencing, and the way we live.

Their stalls open into this lean-to now, which is their common day shelter also. If I partitioned that up, and divided the paddock up in runs, then they'd either have to be in those small runs, or be turned out to pasture with no shelter at all, and I wouldn't like that either. The paddock runs would turn to suck mud even more than it does now. The way it is now, on rainy days, they loaf in the lean-to as they want, they aren't stuck in the rain, or stuck in a run.

I just want them to be well-adjusted to the way it's always been! We didn't have problems before. I'm thinking Cyn just got a too-light dinner one night and chewed the board by the feeder because she was either hungry or p*ssed off or both.

Right now, I do give Bay free access in and out of his stall at night, but that's because he ~won't~ pee inside. Any one of them could be left with free choice, but not all of them.

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

I know what you mean about the muddy runs. Yuk. Mine get that way. I hate it, and it worries me about their feet. But so far no problems, but I think that's because they do dry fast once the rain stops. Your's sounds like it stays muddy longer. You don't have the underlying rock.

Does the horses get enough hay to have all thru the night? I know they don't need it, but it might keep other habits from developing....LOL....kind of six of one and half dozen of another huh:\

Becky

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

I'm waiting on Jenny. We are going shopping this morning to finish up buying birthday for the little boys, Blake's is this month and JP next. She just called and said her indoor cat got out last night thru an open window. She is currently under the house, and Jenny is waiting till she decides to come back in:). Crazy cats.

Becky

[tuffydoodle]

I seriously doubt that it's cushing's, but excessive urination is a symptom of it.

I'm gonna beat you with a wet noodle for getting me onto that dang breastfeeding thread. sheesh, there are alot of dumbasses out there.