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Barnyard Buddies:  Have you ever seen a goat "faint"?  |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
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 Posted - Jun 11 2007 : 04:27:52 AM
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Hi gals. Well, this weekend we had to take the required photos to register our baby goats. Unfortunately we were required to catch each of them in the fainting position and then snap the picture....the results are posted on my BeeHaven Acres farm blog....take a look!
Keep Smiling.....Bev
Check out my shoppe at www.honeybeez.etsy.com
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Edited by - Bee Haven Maven on Jun 11 2007 04:29:17 AM |
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Sweet Harvest Homestead
True Blue Farmgirl
279 Posts
Lindy
Stanfield
NC
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2007 : 04:32:37 AM
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Beverly,
I know I am terrible. I saw those pictures and was shocked silly! I couldn't stop laughing. What is wrong with me? Ha ha!
Are they Tennessee Fainting Goats? Thanks for sharing.
Lindy
www.sweetharvesthomestead.typepad.com |
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Bluewrenn
True Blue Farmgirl
1122 Posts
Erin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2007 : 04:47:48 AM
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What a great blog! I am hopeful that when we get our place up and running, that we will have as productive a farm as yours. I'm sorry to hear about the chickens - did you ever catch that pesky fox? And will you sell your blueberries or is all 100 plants for your home use? (maybe you just really like blueberries, or maybe you make blueberry snapps...)
My Homesteading Journal http://toomyvara.livejournal.com
My craft journal http://bluewrenn.livejournal.com
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2007 : 05:21:12 AM
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I think when the blueberries start to produce at their full potential, we will open a "Pick your Own". Also....we will use and freeze a lot. Blueberries are one of those superfoods you can never have too much of....especially when they are organic as ours are.
No, the fox is still at large....as well as 2 of her kits....also a black bear has been a frequent visitor.
And yes, they are Tennessee Fainting Goats....and I LOVE them!!
Keep Smiling.....Bev
Check out my shoppe at www.honeybeez.etsy.com
www.beehavenacres.blogspot.com , www.beehavenmaven.blogspot.com |
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asnedecor
True Blue Farmgirl
1054 Posts
Anne
Portland
Or
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2007 : 06:57:22 AM
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Beverly -
You have a wonderful site and a great farm. I know it was probably hard to have to intentially scare your goats, but I do have to say I had to chuckle at the pictures. Your goats are so cute. I wish I had the property to have goats - especially minatures. There is a park near work that I got to often for lunch and there is an adjoining farm to it - they have minature goats and they are so much fun to watch.
Thanks again for sharing.
Anne in Portland
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them" Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh
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junkjunkie
True Blue Farmgirl
1306 Posts
Judy
Lawrenceville
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2007 : 07:23:42 AM
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| Beverly, Your blog is interesting and I really like that log cabin. The fainting goats are funny...I know this might sound like a silly question, but why do they do that? Is that supposed to be their defense? It seems to me that they would be easier prey that way. ??? BTW, you look great...pretty picture. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2007 : 07:46:50 AM
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I have seen it before..weird, huh? Cute goats..and I loved your blog too!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2007 : 07:48:39 AM
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I am a little confused so please excuse my ignorance. If you do not want to make the goats "faint" then what is the purpose of owning fainting goats? They look just like other types of goats. Also is this a natural condition or something that was created through cross breeding or is it a health issue? I thought the pictures of the goats running around were really cute! Thanks ahead of time for answering my questions.
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2007 : 10:57:52 AM
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Ok gals, a little more about the "fainting" goats. Originally, they were bred to be the sacrificial lamb for herds of livestock. I would imagine that it stemmed from some innate neurologic phenomenon to a few goats, and after breeding for that particular characteristic, they came up with a new breed of goat. Personally, I could never use them for that purpose. The advantage of fainters is that they are still a fairly small breed of goat but do not have the birthing problems that pigmies have. They seem to be a fairly popular breed, especially with "hobby" farms....and the babies are ADORABLE!! So, that is why we chose to breed this type. And....I believe that there are not a whole lot of them, which makes them even more attractive. After spending hours just sitting amongst them I have come to see that they are a gentle, curious and very social animal. There is a certain pecking order amongst them and they seem to bond well to humans. They "talk" to us and seem to want us to spend time with them. Well, I am a softy and needless to say am "hooked".
Keep Smiling.....Bev
Check out my shoppe at www.honeybeez.etsy.com
www.beehavenacres.blogspot.com , www.beehavenmaven.blogspot.com |
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horse
True Blue Farmgirl
371 Posts
laura
pontotoc
mississippi
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2007 : 11:29:01 AM
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they are cute. I use to have a "fainting" goat when I was at home. His name was smackie. Loved the photos of your place.
Laura
www.2lmzfarms.blogspot.com |
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