Dorset lifestyle
Liking their fly fringes, it’s easier to put the fringe on Toby, William is a little ear shy but we get there in the end, he spent the afternoon wearing his as a necklace, it must have been dislodged during a rollover in the avenue. They’ve been grazing the hedgerow in laneside and aren’t eating as much straw overnight; it’s time to gather some stinging nettles for winter fodder, when dry they’ll make crispy winter snacks. A wet start to the day with light winds and warm sunshine later.
Both donkeys have to tolerate flies in the summer, they’re particularly attracted to their eyes because of the watery secretions that help keep them clean. Toby is the first to volunteer for a fringe as he likes to have his ears stroked; when he lowers his head and walks around grazing the grasses the tassels will move, and keep the flies away. William spent some time watching Toby flicking his head before agreeing to wear one himself. The sheep spent the day in a couple of groups, Jago sleeping alongside Elton, Winnie and Digby. A warm sunny day with rain overnight.
