Question: Hello I am a sheep, one of
many in a small flock. They other day a strange orange object was
thrown over the fence. Right now I am just playing with it, pushing
it around with me head, I don't know what it is but it sure smells
interesting. I am wondering is this thing safe?
Signed, Blackie Sheep
Dear Blackie Sheep
The orange object is a pumpkin and they are very good for you, and your friends, to eat. Pumpkins are loaded with nutrition and are very good for you to eat. They are excellent for your digestive system and even help get rid of some worms (although a proper wormer is still needed to get rid of all worms). Pumpkins are great to help your eyes stay healthy, and the seeds have oils that will help you stay young looking.
A lot of people give pumpkins to their
animals in the fall. Even the zoos will give their zoo animals
pumpkins, not only are these for the zoo animals to eat, but they provide enrichment in their lives; something new and different!. As you have already discovered they are fun to play with,
but you can safely eat them too, they are tasty, full of nutrition,
and add variety to your diet.
Question: I am a horse. Recently my owner threw a tire over the fence into my pasture. A tire, really? I am a horse, I don't drive, I don't even have a car, for Pete's sake what is going on here?
Signed, Tired Horse
Dear Tired Horse
Toys, such as tires and rubber balls, are really good for horses that live alone and don't have a lot to do in the day.
