GusArchie reunited with his Family!

On Thursday, March 18th it rained all day - everyone in the barn wanted to move about. The horses went into the indoor arena together. Then it was time for the donkeys. In the past it was a circus show to get the jennies into the arena and the jack in the aisle with barricades between both. Well, on this day - 2 weeks post surgery... we decided to let the family reunite for just an hour or so with supervision. This video documents that mini-reunion. After more than 6 months apart, this is an All in the Family of Donkeys together moment.

Enjoy!

Watch Part 2 - Donkeys Reunite Part 2 with a big Ass ball: https://youtu.be/mJEnBQJ8r4M

Augustus Archibald (GusArchie) was born on this farm in September 2018. He has led a joyful charmed life. On September 4, 2020 - just shy of his 2nd birthday his left testicle descended and he was separated from his mother (Edith) and his big sister (Gloria) as of that day. On the afternoon of March 2, 2021 GusArchie made a trip to Mid Atlantic Equine Medical Center for scheduled cryptorchid surgery as the left testicle never did appear on its own. The surgery was very successful and GusArchie was home on March 4th and began his healing process. For the first 7 days he was not allowed outside and so he spent the day barricaded inside the barn with Mom2legs (CC) while she did chores.

He went for a walk outside on Tuesday March 9th and that went well (mostly, see other video). The next day our barn vet Dr. Oliver Elbert came to give a post surgical exam and was so pleased with his progress that he cleared him for turnout, so that afternoon (3/10/21) GusArchie went outside! The first thing he did once outside was lick a barrel for more than 10 minutes! He was happy to be in the sunshine. For the next week, he turned out in his private turnout staying separated for safety and healing reasons, doctors orders were that he stay active but quiet while he continued to drain and heal up the incision - at least another week.