Introducing Brady
susie
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Brady, because he's the G.O.A.T. 😆
So a long story. I have three nannies. All were pregnant. First one (Charlie) to pop had twins last week as we were getting some sleet. Second goat (Cookie) had her baby on Sunday and didn't want it. This was her second go around. She was a good mom the first time so I don't know if it was a true rejection or if the third goat just poached.
Third goat (Izzy) who was pregnant took over mama duties for second goat. Izzy went into labor on Wednesday and had triplets. Two were stillborn. The one that survived was rejected by Izzy because she had already started mothering the kid born on Sunday.
So, I now have a buckling on a bottle who is hanging out in the house at night for his survival.
All four newbies are bucklings. Brady appears to be the only one who will have horns.
The twins:
Pops in the background. He has an awesome goatee. This is the spurned buckling who was poached by Izzy:
Brady and Max hanging out in the barn.
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I had goats for 35 years 🐐always fun and games
Once upon a time, many, many years ago I had some of the best toggenburg goats in the country. They came from the Carl Sandburg farm by way of Michigan State U. When I finally got rid of my goats I swore I would never again own a goat. I have managed to stick to that decision for over 40 years!!😁
But your pics sure are cute!!!!
They are incredibly cute, especially the one with Max! Bob
Too cute!
Congreats on the new arrivals
Some time ago my wife brought home a pygmy goat Harley
He passed away even with the vets interventions it broke her heart
So shortly after she bought a few more who did quit well but old age won out they were her babies acted like dogs around her followed her every where we had one full size also gabby for what ever reason she did not men lol
My sons and I would always get head butted or bad reception never hurt us but she let us know we were not her pals
They all enjoyed a good life but also time toot its tool .
my wife once said when she retired she would get more as to spend more time with them now she loves them but hesitant to get any more pets to care for
Cute little critters !!! Great PICS, thanks for sharing !
Brady is a goat alright!
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Too cute.
Sweet!!
Does he call you Suuuuuzzzzzzzzzzzzzeeeeeee
Once had a pair of Wether's (fixed male) pygmy's we picked up as small kids. Buster was mostly white and Buckweat was.....well, you know! 😁 They were both worth their weight in entertainment alone!
I used a corner of my garage and built a large stall with a cut out through the side for an entrance and exit. Outside was fenced with a gate. All my sons growing up learned a lot doing most of the care and feeding. And both goats helped around the place being tethered for grass and unwanted shrub clipping. Those two sure did love chewing on Weeping Willow! It was their favorite and I was glad I had a massive tree in the backyard next to the creek.
I always enjoy seeing goats around my area these days and when I'm not in any hurry to go someplace, I will stop and pay a visit. Wife does same with horses!
Thank you @susie for sharing your Brady with us and all those wonderful photos! Made my morning!!