But the ducks and chickens had it particularly nice. They got fresh water and new sawdust, and of course, for the roosters, the thaw means that the cat cops can pry their door open:The ducks got fluffy and clean:And our best friend Mara gave lucky Iris a complete, show-winning, floral-scented makeover:Unfortunately this was a picture taken Saturday when we were waiting for the ferrier. We missed our chance to see her emerge from her stall in her shining coat. For as we all know, there’s little time from when a horse get prettied up to when it rolls in the pasture—OOPS!—Spoke too soon. Ann got a shot:Good job, Mara! 🐎