The Nag Nanny

22/07/2023

A REMINDER. If you need someone to look after your animals over Xmas you need to start looking now as I've retired.

30/06/2023

And just like that my 19 years as The Nag Nanny sadly comes to an end. THANK YOU ALL for your love & support over the years l really appreciated it. ❤❤🙏🙏 Thank you also for trusting me with the care of your special family members it meant a lot. I wish you all the very best for the future. Take care. Bye for now. ❤❤

29/06/2023

Another couple of properties finished this week. A good variety of critters too. The rubbish weather added another degree of difficulty but everybody was fed & happy. 👍👍

29/06/2023

It's been a while since I've looked after possums but check out these little cuties. They'll soon be released into the wild but in the meantime they're being extremely well fed in readiness for the big day.

28/06/2023

I was lucky enough recently to spend some time with two of my very favourite boys. Bailey on the left & Douglas D always brings his Nanny Jenny a present. Love them so much. ❤❤

23/06/2023

I had a bit too much Catnip last night Nanny Jenny & got a bit "potted". 😂🤣😂🤣😉😉

19/06/2023

Another property done & dusted this morning with more beautiful faces for me to care for. Such a lovely location with a stunning view too. ❤❤Also had a chuckle when l managed to get all my ducks in a row.😂🤣

18/06/2023

I finished looking after these beautiful babies this morning. From left to right we have: Spike, Jack, Opal & Electra. Gotta say l do have soft spot for Clydies. ❤❤

15/06/2023

Just a reminder that I'm retiring on the 30th of June 2023. If you're needing someone for Xmas you might want to start making arrangements now. I'm really sorry. 😔💔

12/06/2023

Keep your furbabies safe everyone. 🌩🌨🌬

10/06/2023

Yeah baby!!

09/06/2023

Such cute supervisors checking that l did the stables properly this morning at one of my properties. 🤣😂 Beautiful Luca (the Cane Corso) & cheeky Scooter. Love these boys soooo much. ❤❤

08/06/2023

Today is "World Pet Memorial Day". Lets post pictures of our babies who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge to celebrate their lives. ❤🌈💔

I'll start. This is my beautiful mare Jess who l lost last August in a tragic paddock accident. Such a gentle girl. Miss her so so much. ❤

08/06/2023

A useful article here.

🥶 ❄️ 🌬️ Brr! It’s that time of year that we humans really start to feel the cold! 🥶 ❄️ 🌬️

But did you know just because you feel cold doesn’t mean your horse does!

Science tells us that humans have a narrow thermoneutral zone (the thermoneutral zone is the range of temperatures where a human or animal is comfortable with no additional clothes) of 25-30°C.

However horses have a much wider and cooler thermoneutral zone of 5-25°C. So while you’re shivering, it’s likely your horse is nice and comfortable! They produce plenty of internal heat via their fermentation process in the large colon, so all that hay and grass really does keep them warm. In colder climates, horses can have an even lower thermoneutral zone, acclimatizing to even cooler temperatures!

So what does this mean realistically?

🧥 You can use your knowledge of the thermoneutral zone to prevent over rugging (which in itself can cause discomfort, sweating, skin conditions and even weight loss)

🧥 If your horse is clipped, underweight, geriatric or has other health conditions, they may need extra rugging even in the thermoneutral zone

🧥 Providing shelter is also very important

Many owners are guilty of over rugging - usually because we feel sorry for our horses assuming they feel the same discomfort as we do! However being nice and “rugged up” like us is likely far too hot for most horses - less is more for comfort in many cases.

As with so many things with horses, it’s always best to get to know your own horse. But if in doubt try shedding a rug - the results might surprise you!

01/06/2023

Ok so my big announcement is I'm Retiring!!! My last day of trading will be 30th June 2023. If you have a booking after this date don't worry as "I WILL HONOUR ALL CURRENT BOOKINGS".

31/05/2023

Important announcement coming soon. Stay tuned.

22/05/2023

Some useful info for all you bunny owners out there. ❤🐰🐇

14/05/2023

I hope all the gorgeous Mums out there had a beautiful day. ❤️❤️❤️

26/04/2023

I've decided to start my much needed break early so I'm now unavailable til the 1st of June. See you on the other side (unless l enjoy it too much & make it permanent, lol). Thanks for understanding. ❤🙏

26/04/2023

Another couple of properties finished. Only a few sweet babies which is nice. Everyone please meet Ed, Ben, Atlas & Nala.❤

25/04/2023

Thank you ❤🙏

23/04/2023

Just a few of the beautiful faces I've been looking after lately. I'll post pics from my Xmas/New Year jobs at a later date (as a few of you know the start to this year has been incredibly difficult for me personally and l wasn't in the mindset to post pics). I hope you enjoy these babies though. ❤

20/03/2023

I will be unavailable for the entire month of May to take a very much needed break. Thank you for your understanding. 🙏❤️

14/02/2023

Happy Valentines Day everyone. 😂😂

17/01/2023

Very timely advice here. It's a scorcher out there today. Take care.

🥵 🌡️ ☀️ It sure is HOT!! 🥵 🌡️ ☀️

These hot days can be a challenge for looking after our equine friends, with concerns about cooling, water intake and impaction colic coming to the fore.

Here’s some of our vets’ top tips for keeping your horse happy and healthy in the hot weather!

🌡️ Use the wet bulb globe temperature reading (WBGT), which takes into account both environmental temperature and humidity, to assess if the weather is suitable for riding

💧 Recent studies have shown that rapid scraping of water after application is not beneficial to cooling. Instead, rapid repeated application of cold water is more effective

🧊 Horses love a cool treat in the hot weather! Grated carrot or apple frozen into ice blocks is often very popular and provides cooling enrichment! It can also help to increase water intake in those horses who don’t like to drink enough in the hot weather

Let us know your tips for dealing with the heat in the comments and don’t forget to share the knowledge!

06/01/2023

I'd definitely Sponsor a class like this one. I might even take part. 😂😂🥂🥂

Sounds perfect 😆
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03/01/2023

I've loved looking after these two beautiful babies over the Xmas/New Year period. Luca (a Cane Corso) is such a sweet gentle giant & Scooter is a cheeky little man. I love them both so much. ❤❤❤

31/12/2022

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

Yep this will be me. Absolutely the best way to spend New Years Eve. ❤️❤️

24/12/2022

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY BEAUTIFUL CLIENTS & YOUR SPECIAL FURRY/SCALY/FEATHERED/HAIRY FAMILY MEMBERS.

Thank you all for your continued support I really appreciate it. 🙏 ❤️❤️🎅🎄🥂

12/12/2022

I finished looking after two of my absolute favourite furbabies today. The very handsome Dusty (red) & sweet little Jenna (blue). Jenna gives the best hugs (I've got the bruises to prove it, lol) & Dusty reminded me so much of my beloved Bob dog (now deceased) that l had to hold back the tears on the first couple of days l was there. Everyday I'd take them for a lap around the property with stop off at the dam for the obligatory dip, lol. I'm gonna miss seeing their beautiful faces. ❤