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Barnyard Buddies:  A Tale of Judy the Mule  |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6812 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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 Posted - Feb 18 2017 : 08:56:46 AM
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Ten years ago a mule showed up at my sister's farm. It was during a severe drought and no one claimed her so Judy stayed. The other day in broad daylight my sister saw three coyotes running as fast as they could out of the pasture with Judy in hot pursuit. I knew burros and donkeys would challenge coyotes but didn't know until now mules would too.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1019 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2017 : 10:22:58 AM
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That's a cute event Sara. Wish I could have seen it. Judy sounds like a good security system.
TW
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firecatinc
True Blue Farmgirl
1252 Posts
Lenora
Fulks Run
VA
USA
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6812 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6812 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2017 : 2:29:35 PM
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Nancy and Lenora I wish I could have seen it too. Molly, a cattle dog, plays with Judy. They take turns chasing each other. On the other hand Bit a rat terrier dislikes Judy and the feeling is mutual. Judy kicks at her every chance she gets.
When we were kids growing up on a watermelon farm in Dallas County my father had a mule named Judy. So it seems like all the mules I have ever known are named Judy.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2017 : 4:55:52 PM
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Well, cute story, Sara! I've been called "Stubborn as a mule". My real name is Judy. I changed it to Judith when I started working. My adoptive mother said it sounded more "adult". Anyway, I was named after the birth family's dog. True. My sister Sam was named after the cat. Go figure.
You had a cute story and I digress. LOL.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6448 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2017 : 05:18:42 AM
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What great stories you ladies are sharing, made my morning coffee so much better!
Thank you'
Hugs,
Deb
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Blessed in Colorado
FGOTM, Septembe, 2012
"You must do the thing you think you can not do." Eleanor Roosevelt
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6812 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2017 : 06:05:20 AM
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Judith, thanks for sharing with us your story which is both a little sad and funny too.
Deb so glad our little stories helped you to have a better morning. I know when Betty told me I broke out laughing and so did she at the thought of Judy getting after those coyotes.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2017 : 9:16:15 PM
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I read (somewhere) that owning just 1 mule or llama makes for great 'alarm' system... In that article it said that having just one mule or llama for a flock of sheep is a good idea but not two,, as the mule or llama will team up with it's own kind and not have the 'guarding' instinct... I am sure you could research my info on this on the internet...
I luv that Judy went 'street rod crazy' on those coyotes. lol!
>^..^<
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6525 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6525 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2017 : 06:35:51 AM
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I too know that farmers will use mule to pasture with their sheep and goats to protect them from predators. I love that your sister too in the homeless mule and gave him a place to live and have a job too earn his keep. Thanks for sharing.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2017 : 1:59:35 PM
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Judy's story is awesome.. Hugs to Judy.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6812 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6812 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2017 : 2:14:45 PM
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Hi Marly, hadn't seen you around the Farm for awhile. I miss reading your posts when you are gone too long. Happy you liked my little tale.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
Edited by - YellowRose on Feb 26 2017 2:15:17 PM |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6812 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6812 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2017 : 08:39:02 AM
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Thanks Nicole.
Carole, maybe a children's story.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carole
New York
USA
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6812 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6812 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2017 : 05:03:40 AM
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I have written the story and my oldest sister, a artist, is working on the artwork for it. As I see her work it may spark changes in my story.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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