Redwing Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Like we dont have enough on our plates at the moment hubby decided he wanted a goat These two have joined our rag tag bunch today, brother and sister The male is Dave and the female (the all black one) hasnt got a name yet They are getting on well with the lambs, the triplet lambs sadly lost their mum yesterday so we are hoping they will bond and be safer in a larger group Here are the lambs (- why are all of our animals and birds black and white??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Lovely We saw a lady taking 3 goats for a walk on a lead last week I've always wanted goats, purely to make cheese, although I am slightly wary of them since OH's sister got chased by one whilst out running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryegg Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Lovely pics but so sad about your sheep. Hope all works out o.k with the lambs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 How lovely! Sorry to hear about the sheep though. How about Samantha to go with Dave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Lovely We saw a lady taking 3 goats for a walk on a lead last week I've always wanted goats, purely to make cheese, although I am slightly wary of them since OH's sister got chased by one whilst out running! I bet she increased her pace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Sorry about your sheep (was she the one that chewed my tent at 5 am ) and have the lambs completely changed colour I have some friends called Dave and Geraldine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 We have three other lambs mostly white - those are the ones that were born first. They also lost their mum, things have been tricky here this spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I remember you telling me that a sheep's aim in life was to die I hope Dave and Geraldine (just to me anyway ) will be more robust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 We lost a sheep today as well - they certainly do only have one aim in life Lovely goats - check OH's car if we come to visit.....he's always on about having goats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joybelle Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 They are great Tasha, good luck with them.Hope the new chicks have settled. Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Very cute Used to love taking the goat kids for walks at the farm They know exactly where they're going so would pull all the way to the climbing frame then if you let go on the way back they'd run straight to their run! Can't wait to meet them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 They are lovely Tasha, sorry to hear about the ewe though. I once had solely black and white pets too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Awwwww congratulations! Do not let my hubby see those! Are the full sized goats or Pygmy? We have spoken to various people lately who say their goats are great escapologists! They were all full sized goats though, rather than Pygmy. Perhaps the small sort wouldn't escape as much (I hope). Wouldn't want the hubby chasing round after goats - would look funny! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I think its all goats that are escapologists, including pygmy They love climbing and will eat everything and anything, hopefully any weeds in the field! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Wow Tasha, that's going to keep the OH busy. I am so jealous of your fabulous farm/zoo/managerie. Sorry to hear about your rotten luck with the ewes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Tasha's Zebra Zoo - fab image... gorgeous goats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Do you name your goats & have they escaped yet? Will be interested to see the fencing & type of enclosure for them. What do you have planned for your lovely zoo next? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Be Zebra now she's very susceptible to suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 The goats are called Dave and Wendy The field is fenced to 5ft because of the rhea we used to have, in Belgium till the weekend but will take some pics of the set up then for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
