He's still growing/filling out (can be close to 18 months to really see mature size). Takes calories. It's seriously cold. Also takes calories. He's (hopefully) calling the ladies for the good food first. While he's getting enough to eat, maximizing his body's use of it should be instinctive...
None of those thoughts may be right, but if they spark some thoughts that lead to the right "diagnosis", good. Stream of consciousness tapped out for the moment. Will let it keep ticking in the back of my head. Something may float to the surface later. If it does, you'll get tagged.
Ear infection sort of thing is possible, I think... what I noticed when she hopped from the stump to the bale was (to me) a hesitation. She triple checked the distance which looks like a hop all of mine would do without even thinking about. 1. Bale is new, so judging the distance makes sense...
:hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugsshe was a wonderful flock leader and long time friend. I, for one, will miss her.
The crab apple tree close to the housetrunk in the ring here.... has a bird feeder set in the crotch of the tree.....and I quit filling it as the deer considered it a smorgasbord for their own pleasure....and emptied it in 1 day. I quit filling it in favor of scattering the scratch over as wide...