Get Your Goat

July 6, 2009|Comments (20)

Well, we got ‘em. Boy, are they ever fun! Within a few moments of bringing them home, it was clear that we’d provided entertainment suitable for highly intelligent and very curious goats.

They popped out of the trailer and began exploring right away.

Apple (the tan doe): “What is this contraption and why on earth is it chirping?”

Okay, this picture actually has nothing to do with the goats but I thought it was totally adorable. The chicks loved watching the goats and spent hours racing around their house to get the best view: the goatside view.

The girls made quick work of any low-hanging branches. These rigorous calisthenics are usually reserved for Olympic gymnasts.

More to come! We’re still working on fencing projects and can’t seem to justify being indoors while the sun is shining. Hope everyone had a safe Fourth of July weekend!

Posted by Simple Livin' gal | Filed Under Animals, Goats

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Kath on July 6th, 2009 12:07 pm

Aaaaaaw! So cute.
Gina on July 6th, 2009 12:22 pm

Good luck with fencing!!!! We had a goat- Melissa- that could jump 10 feet!!!!! we couldn’t keep her in for anything. goats are something else. we had one get in the telephone man’s van. another got in the house and jumped on top of the washer. be prepared for antics galore!!! hahaha!!!!
Wardeh @ GNOWFGLINS on July 6th, 2009 12:33 pm

Hi, Lacy! How fun! We recently got into milking goats, about 2 months ago! It has been so fun and I hear ya on all the projects. It is hard to be “all done” before you get them! We are working as we go. I like your trailer and your goats are beautiful. I’m happy for you!
Matt Strand on July 6th, 2009 12:33 pm

the goats look awesome, we had 2 when i was growing up on our farm and they were very entertaining! hope you guys have enjoyed the time josh has had off from work!
warren on July 6th, 2009 1:04 pm

Awesome! I am sure that you’ll have a blast! Built-in garbage disposals? Cool!
kerry on July 6th, 2009 1:27 pm

aren’t they adorable! i love goats.
Julie at Elisharose on July 6th, 2009 1:53 pm

Oh my heavenly days. Chicks and goats in the same post. How good can life get? Have fun!
Rosa on July 6th, 2009 1:57 pm

I’m already in love with them! When will you be making cheese ;-P?

Cheers,

Rosa
Dawn on July 6th, 2009 2:04 pm

Very cute. I won’t let C know. She will say, “We should get goats”. We got her horse and C is at the farm and I am chasing the horse from the yet unfinished fence. I don’t think we need more animals yet.
Melinda on July 6th, 2009 2:20 pm

Welcome to an awesome adventure!!! I have enjoyed it so much these last 5 or so years!! Goats!
Lucy on July 6th, 2009 3:23 pm

Hey Lacy! I love goats. It’s so exciting to see your new one’s. What breed are they? Did you get any that you can milk?

Best wishes with them.
Lucy
Tia Julie on July 6th, 2009 3:46 pm

They are soooooooo cute! They will entertain you as much as you are entertaining them.
Michele on July 6th, 2009 4:45 pm

You’ve got some very pretty girls there. Now, if you could send some of the goat cheese my way I’d be obliged.
Holly the Knitter on July 6th, 2009 8:57 pm

You’ve got some mighty pretty goats there, ma’am.
Heatherj on July 6th, 2009 9:27 pm

Aren’t they adorable!!!! Goodness, some goats can look so, I dunno, “goaty”. Yours look like graceful deer. Now you’ve got to promise to make some goat’s milk soap and sell it on your blog so I can buy some!!
Hugs, and YAY!
Heatherj
Sophie on July 7th, 2009 4:50 am

aaaaah,..the goats are adorable, Lacy! Beautiful pictures too!
Lovely chicks too!
Laura on July 7th, 2009 7:20 am

They are just as pretty as I remember. Now ya’ll gotta finish that fence, Will and I have been aching to come out for a visit.
Applie on July 7th, 2009 7:34 am

Wow, you sure have a full farm now. What else do you plan on getting?
Mel on July 7th, 2009 9:47 am

1. Cheese made from goat’s milk is my FAVORITE!
2. I have joined a quilting club! So far I’ve only made a candle mat but I must tell you… I’m very proud of it! Especially since that was my first time using a sewing machine…and hand sewing in general.

I’m very excited for you about your goats, any new animals is always cause for excitement!
Curtis & Louise Collier on November 8th, 2009 9:34 am

Hi Josh and Lacy,

It means a lot to us to know that Elrond went to a good home with loving owners. We hope the transition went well. You will see his personality come out as soon as the romantic season is over! He loves people.

Your website is great! Lacy, you are truly a talented writer with a special passion for nature and all God’s creatures. Your knack for photography is also evident. We will stay in touch to watch you work toward your dreams for 300 acre farm . . . step by step! Best of luck!

Curtis & Louise
Collier Family Farm
Athens, GA