Friday, March 30, 2012

To Wade Burck

SAVE0477 by bucklesw1
SAVE0477, a photo by bucklesw1 on Flickr.

You're right, I've hand raised a few of these little guys, feeding on a 24 hour scheduele. The worst thing was to having to stop while enroute and wait while Barbara heated up the formuila, consisting of secret herbs and and spices, feed thd then press on.
I once asked Smokey how long it will take until she starts eating hay and he said, "As long as you continue to make that stuff she will accommodate you."

2 comments:

Rick Keller said...

This picture brings back old memories.I remember when Dolly[Singh's]was really young she would suck your thumb,close her eyes,like she was falling asleep.Makes me laugh just thinking about it.

Wade G. Burck said...

Buckles,
Thank you for the picture. I can't imagine how much formula run down the "John Wayne" elephants chin and chest trying to keep 3 foot of bamboo stable while it was poured in. They can't tip their head back like a pup. Sound advice from Smokey.

Wade Burck