I'm not a complete *******

[madtuna]

Thanks folks, honestly I get no joy out of popping horses but it has to be done.
Occasionally Ill find someone who seriously wants a foal and Ill do my best to get them one rather than shoot it. Id love to do it with every foal but a bag of milk powder costs me about $120.00.
Most people who say they want one change thier mind when you ring them and say youve got one. All of a sudden we are too far away.

This little fella is now a much loved family member at Weebo Station near Leinster He wouldnt take a bottle but instead went straight to drinking out of a bucket like a champ.
They have 2 small boys who instantly fell in love and I think it was mutual. He followed them throughout the house playing like a puppy.

They named him Earl short for Erlistoun :Y:

 

[madtuna]

Hey Tina just wondering why it's an orphan ? Mackka

In the first 10 seconds of the first video you will see mum laying on the ground not moving.

Cheers

Doug

Oops...didnt notice that. I was going to say parents worked in the twin towers or a bus crash while touring Egypt

 

[golddiggerart]

You're a champion mate.. :rainbow: :beer: :trophy: :Y:

 

[goody2shoes]

I for one know that Steve is know basted ..

He is a complete gentleman with a big heart

He is softy when it comes to small animals...And even some humans :lol:

He only shoot's what need to be shot....

Goody

 

[madtuna]

Good boy Mr. Tuna

How did ya get him in the perentie........

He would be maybe 4 or 5 days old and maybe 15kg max. Just picked him up and he made himself at home. I think he enjoyed the ride too.

 

[madtuna]

Hey Steve, I've spoken to a lady friend who loves horses, and asked her if there was a market for brumbies - particularly palominos.
Do you see many of those? I know we saw a few of those when I was last there.
If so, it would be great if you could catch foals and sell them for a nominal price.
She told me there's significant transportation fees and breaking-in costs for the buyer(s), but if it's a good foal, then it could be worth it?
Damn, but I hate seeing those beauties destroyed, although I know they're ferals.

Palominos, pintos, duns, bays and every colour in between. I really do wish there was a market but apparently we are just too far away.

 

[madtuna]

Good on you Steve, your putting up a great image for us responsible firearms owners. :Y:

Getting a lot of orphan calves over here with the muster happening. If Carol had her way she would end up with a small herd of her own.

Cheers

Doug

Shooting fire extinguishers out on my new rifle range with young Jeff the other day probably wasnt a good look...but a ***** load of fun!
Wait till the heat really kicks in...everything starts to abandon thier young, they shell have a menagerie of orphans

 

[Rockhunter62]

Yes well this orphan is getting looked after quite well. The different types of snacks and deserts that I have to try is outstanding.

Carol said the cute factor has gone through the roof with your story about Earl. :Y: :Y: :Y:

Cheers mate.

Doug

 

[Outback]

You did good Steve ,

There may come a time of reflection in your life when you question your existence ' you can be proud Mate !
Do it again when you think possible . :Y:

Well Done
Jack

 

[RM Outback]

Fantastic outcome MT :Y: when it's a real prospect (a loving owner /family) it makes it all worth while. The challenge of feral animals won't change and the reality is difficult for some to understand and monotonous for those tasked with the job and that is a ******* of a job.

 

[BigWave]

That foal is only a few weeks old.
It would have to be on 2 hour feeds of special horse milk.
I hope the people who are taking it have some knowledge otherwise it will die.

 

[Smoky bandit]

We have raised a few foals and cows on plan old human powdered milk and they all grew up big and healthy.
It's only the first few feeds that it will benefit from the mother. :Y:

 

[madtuna]

That foal is only a few weeks old.
It would have to be on 2 hour feeds of special horse milk.
I hope the people who are taking it have some knowledge otherwise it will die.

Actually, that foal is under a week old.

The couple who took it are a farming family and have done a wonderful job over many years raising any number of orphan animals plus two wonderful kids.
They are very capable and know exactly what they are doing and have had horse formular waiting since they asked me to keep an eye out for a foal last year.

Had I not had 100% confidence in them, this thread would not have existed and neither would the foal.

 

[Gpx5000]

Mate, I hope you don't mind but I shared these vids on a group I have......you won't be going to he'll, if you do, I'll see you there :lol:

 

[LONEWOLF]

Now that would be fun MT.... Shooting Fire Extinguishers... :Y: erfect:

LW....

 

[RM Outback]

Now that would be fun MT.... Shooting Fire Extinguishers... :Y: erfect:

LW....

It is :Y:

 

[Gilly47]

ALL good for the foal.. are we going to get updates on his progress ?? erfect: erfect:

 

[madtuna]

ALL good for the foal.. are we going to get updates on his progress ?? erfect: erfect:

yep I'll get regular pictures plus he's only a couple of hours away so I'll get to see him from time to time.

 

[Gilly47]

:Y:

 

[madtuna]

A few photos came through this morning, filmed with potato cam but grateful for them. The little bugger has settled in well, adores the kids just as they adore him.
Has put on weight and grow a bit, albeit mainly in the legs.