All week we have been happily anticipating the arrival of the goats. Early this morning we got the hutch for them moved to a snug spot under the pine trees. I put a thick bed of pine shavings down and piled one corner with good hay. I set up a bucket full of cool water and we rigged up fencing to secure the livestock area from the back yard. Then they arrived! Mama goat and her week old buckling, looking quite worried in the back of a pick up truck.
They set about to explore their new home... the mama bleating questioningly, obviously confused. She was born where she lived when I got her, so this is a huge change for her. Her kid was unconcerned, nibbling on everything and endlessly curious.
There were frequent trips to the milk bar...
And some hopping and bopping!
A cold rain began to fall and the goats discovered their house. If you look to the left you will see the buckling snuggled in the shavings, sound asleep. Mama goat is eating hay and looking around curiously. I hope she will settle in and be happy here in her new home. We laid in lots of food to fatten her up and improve her condition. She is a sweet, calm goat, and smart. She has already learned that there are treats in my pockets!
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