Lewis Mill Farm - "The Twins" Amos & Andy

Amos & Andy "The Twins"

A RARE DAY AT LEWIS MILL FARM

Thursday morning June 10, 2004 began just as any other day in the Reed house with the alarm clock ringing at 5:00 a.m. The owls were hooting as Bobby arose to walk the two family dogs, Puddles, a Malte-Poo and Frosty, a Maltese. Hearing the peaceful hooting of the owls, I began my morning ritual of preparing for work.

After walking the dogs, Bobby and I felt that he should go immediately to the farm and check on a jennet (Golden’s Marek Kim) that we had moved into a birthing stall the prior evening. Still wearing his pajamas, Bobby rode his favorite farm travel vehicle, a John Deere Gator, through the woods to Lewis Mill Miniature Donkey Stables. At 5:30 a.m. the telephone rang. As I answered, I heard Bobby say “Get over here quick! Take the truck! I do not have time to come and get you!” I excitedly replied, “Kim’s had her baby.” “ NO! She is having twins now. Come on and hurry!!”

Without another thought, grabbing the truck keys while still in my pajamas and curlers in my hair, I hurriedly rode the short distance to the miniature donkey nursery. I sailed out of the truck, ran down the corridor and found Bobby, Kim and the twins. The sight was exuberating. Bobby was hovering over Kim who was now laying very still, Amos, who was too weak to raise his head, and Andy, who still had the cord attached. I quickly gathered the Iodine, some hay bale twine and scissors. I proceeded to tie and to cut the cord as by this time Andy was trying to get to his feet.

For the next two hours, Bobby and I had our hands full. Our minds were spinning. TWINS! Yes, Really Twins! And so far they were both alive and mother was doing well. Every few minutes for those two hours, I held Amos on my knee with his head in my hands so that he could nurse. He slowly gained the strength to stand and began to search for the milk by himself.

At this time, I left Bobby completely in charge and all alone with Amos, Andy and new mother. I rushed home, showered and by 8:30 a.m. I was in a meeting at the Cordele Post Office, where I am Postmaster, with my 13 city and rural delivery carriers. Trying not to appear overly anxious, I ended the session in 45 minutes. I held a quick meeting with the delivery Supervisor, talked with the customer service personnel and rushed back to the farm.

Bobby was so happy to see me. Since I had left 2 hours earlier, Amos was weak, extremely shaky and could not stand to nurse. I once again began the procedure of Amos on my knee, his little head in my hands and me holding him to nurse. Oh, I forgot to say that Amos is only 17” and Andy is 18 ½”.

At noon, I felt it safe for Bobby to leave me and go home, get out of his pajamas and tend to his required duties. I stayed, observed, assisted and worried. Throughout the afternoon hours when the twins would
sleep on their sides, Kim would gently pull at their ears. If the twin did not raise its head, she would gently pull the hair on his little rump until that twin stood up. Kim would then walk the twin around the birthing stall. It seemed to me that Kim was as anxious as I was over the twins.

After the afternoon feeding chores were completed, a trip to Equine Associates of Hawkinsville, GA to see Dr Jennifer and Dr Baker was evident. This was not going to be an easy task. Bobby and I acquired the help of our friends, Betty and Andy Colter who has just arrived to view the new twins.

We placed Kim in the trailer and we held the twins in our laps in the cab of the Ford F150. Upon arrival a full check up and blood work was completed on each twin. The decision was made to leave Amos, Andy and Kim in the trusted hands of Dr Jennifer and Dr Baker (husband and wife team).

Saturday morning June 12, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. Jamey, our son, Bobby and I were viewing a healthy set of twins. Amos and Andy were kicking up their heels. When Kim saw us at the paddock door, the proud mother gently gathered the twins and pushed them to the gate for us to see.

We made the return trip to Lewis Mill Miniature Donkey Farm much the same way as the original. Twins in our laps and Kim in the trailer. We would not take any chance on Amos or Andy falling down and being
stepped on during the 30-mile trip home.

Today the twins are healthy, the sun is shinning, the creek is running, the lake is calm and there is a warm wind in the pines. Oh, there is a mama deer and her new foal walking across the wooded trail leading home from the stables. For the moment, all is well in God’s world.

The End




			*Amos & Andy "The Twins"* A RARE DAY AT LEWIS MILL FARM Thursday morning June 10, 2004 began just as any other day in the Reed house with the alarm clock ringing at 5:00 a.m. The owls were hooting as Bobby arose to walk the two family dogs, Puddles, a Malte-Poo and Frosty, a Maltese. Hearing the peaceful hooting of the owls, I began my morning ritual of preparing for work. After walking the dogs, Bobby and I felt that he should go immediately to the farm and check on a jennet (Golden’s Marek Kim) that we had moved into a birthing stall the prior evening. Still wearing his pajamas, Bobby rode his favorite farm travel vehicle, a John Deere Gator, through the woods to Lewis Mill Miniature Donkey Stables. At 5:30 a.m. the telephone rang. As I answered, I heard Bobby say “Get over here quick! Take the truck! I do not have time to come and get you!” I excitedly replied, “Kim’s had her baby.” “ NO! She is having twins now. Come on and hurry!!” Without another thought, grabbing the truck keys while still in my pajamas and curlers in my hair, I hurriedly rode the short distance to the miniature donkey nursery. I sailed out of the truck, ran down the corridor and found Bobby, Kim and the twins. The sight was exuberating. Bobby was hovering over Kim who was now laying very still, Amos, who was too weak to raise his head, and Andy, who still had the cord attached. I quickly gathered the Iodine, some hay bale twine and scissors. I proceeded to tie and to cut the cord as by this time Andy was trying to get to his feet. For the next two hours, Bobby and I had our hands full. Our minds were spinning. TWINS! Yes, Really Twins! And so far they were both alive and mother was doing well. Every few minutes for those two hours, I held Amos on my knee with his head in my hands so that he could nurse. He slowly gained the strength to stand and began to search for the milk by himself. At this time, I left Bobby completely in charge and all alone with Amos, Andy and new mother. I rushed home, showered and by 8:30 a.m. I was in a meeting at the Cordele Post Office, where I am Postmaster, with my 13 city and rural delivery carriers. Trying not to appear overly anxious, I ended the session in 45 minutes. I held a quick meeting with the delivery Supervisor, talked with the customer service personnel and rushed back to the farm. Bobby was so happy to see me. Since I had left 2 hours earlier, Amos was weak, extremely shaky and could not stand to nurse. I once again began the procedure of Amos on my knee, his little head in my hands and me holding him to nurse. Oh, I forgot to say that Amos is only 17” and Andy is 18 ½”. At noon, I felt it safe for Bobby to leave me and go home, get out of his pajamas and tend to his required duties. I stayed, observed, assisted and worried. Throughout the afternoon hours when the twins would sleep on their sides, Kim would gently pull at their ears. If the twin did not raise its head, she would gently pull the hair on his little rump until that twin stood up. Kim would then walk the twin around the birthing stall. It seemed to me that Kim was as anxious as I was over the twins. After the afternoon feeding chores were completed, a trip to Equine Associates of Hawkinsville, GA to see Dr Jennifer and Dr Baker was evident. This was not going to be an easy task. Bobby and I acquired the help of our friends, Betty and Andy Colter who has just arrived to view the new twins. We placed Kim in the trailer and we held the twins in our laps in the cab of the Ford F150. Upon arrival a full check up and blood work was completed on each twin. The decision was made to leave Amos, Andy and Kim in the trusted hands of Dr Jennifer and Dr Baker (husband and wife team). Saturday morning June 12, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. Jamey, our son, Bobby and I were viewing a healthy set of twins. Amos and Andy were kicking up their heels. When Kim saw us at the paddock door, the proud mother gently gathered the twins and pushed them to the gate for us to see. We made the return trip to Lewis Mill Miniature Donkey Farm much the same way as the original. Twins in our laps and Kim in the trailer. We would not take any chance on Amos or Andy falling down and being stepped on during the 30-mile trip home. Today the twins are healthy, the sun is shinning, the creek is running, the lake is calm and there is a warm wind in the pines. Oh, there is a mama deer and her new foal walking across the wooded trail leading home from the stables. For the moment, all is well in God’s world. The End









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