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Posts tagged: #Lightning
My minute with Lightning
I spent more than a minute, but enjoy this one:Read more
QuikPic: Lightning check
Dr. Cochrane was out last week to check on Lightning after his fall physical. We’re always happy to see Dr Cochrane’s team, and Lightning doesn’t mind their visit either! Lightning had no vaccine reactions this time, so our management plan for him seems to be working well. Dr. Cannedy will be out next week for physicals on the goats, alpaca, and cattle so stay tuned for photos and updates next week.Read more
Thanks for celebrating with us
We had great fun this past week celebrating Lightning’s 20th Birthday! Thanks for coming and celebrating with us. The cards and well wishes have been fun to receive… and the gifts arriving in the mail were a treat too!Read more
Lightning turns 20!
Lightning turns 20 on Tuesday November 6. I was here the day he arrived as a fuzzy 5-month old. I watched him grow up here. He’s met numerous Keepers, lived with several goats, and met thousands and thousands of members and guests who have been charmed by his personality. While not over the hill yet, he’s no longer a spring chicken. We manage several health issues with diligence and medication. I am sure it is no exaggeration to say he’sRead more
Lightning’s physical (and upcoming Birthday)
Lightning had his fall check-up a couple of weeks ago. Dr. Cannedy has asked that Dr. Cochrane, an equine specialist, come to the Museum and take care of Lightning on grounds. In general, Lightning continues to chug along with his known issues (fatty lypomas, club foot, patella issues…) and is doing rather well. As Lightning has aged, he’s become more reactive to certain vaccines. We’ve moved towards checking titers levels to see if he has antibodies at appropriate levels toRead more