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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 07:31:31 AM
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Coming up our drive, things look pretty normal, until you look out at the barn lot.  Mingling in with 3 other perfectly normal goats, is a pretty little Nubian wearing a grey sweatshirt. Ever since fall started coming on, this sweet girl has been cold to the point of shivering so I decided that if my neighbors could dress their horses in capes and thier dogs in sweaters, my goat could borrow a shirt from my husbands closet. I cut the sleeves off and there it was, a $6 goat coat. But of course, one was not enough. Any self respecting girl has to change her shirt once-in-a-while so off to the thrift shop I went to buy her another. If my camera and computer were comunicating  (they seem to have had a spat) I would post a picture. She looks so cute! It looks like it will be a warm day today, so I need to go undress her for now, but it will go right back on tonight.
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Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. Proverbs 27:23 |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 07:42:17 AM
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You're such a good goat mom. How sweet. Will the other goats get jealous of her new wardrobe? I'd love to see pictures of her.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 07:49:35 AM
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I bet she is very grateful for your tender care. :)
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 10:44:39 AM
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That is sweet!
Bonnie
...she is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
Prov 31:10
www.beequilting.blogspot.com |
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lambgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
93 Posts
Heidi
Ellensburg
wa
USA
93 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 4:33:49 PM
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I love it. We made lamb coats for our lambs after they are sheared. They always looks so cold.
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Norskema
True Blue Farmgirl
98 Posts
Candace
Central Indiana Area
USA
98 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2006 : 4:30:21 PM
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Sort of off-subject, but are goats complicated to raise? We just bought a farm and are renovating the house right now but I want to think about getting a few animals and was thinking goats might be good.
Every way of a man seems right to himself but the Lord is the tester of hearts. Proverbs 21:2 |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2006 : 09:13:34 AM
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Ok, now the camera is out of batteries, so I cant even give it a try. I'm heading to town tomorrow and I'll add them to my list. As for goats being difficult to raise...I don't think so. If you read all the literature on goats, you'll get to believing that they are prone to droping dead over anything, but from what I've seen that isn't so (I've only had mine a year). They are very smart, so they can be troublesome about opening gates (and doors to feed rooms) and playing jokes (shutting you up in places or hiding from you) but overall they are a blast. A handraised goat with a great personality is priceless!
Trina
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Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. Proverbs 27:23 |
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Daisy
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Daisy
Thistle Sprig Farm
NW Indiana
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2006 : 06:01:10 AM
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| What a sweet thing to do for your goat! I had a question. Since I have goats myself I know that my goats would try to eat the "coat off the others back". LOL But your goats didn't do this? Daisy |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2006 : 11:54:19 AM
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| HEY! I wonder if any of our gazelles here at the zoo would tolerate such a thing. We have one or two who, until they get used to cooler temps will stand there and siver too. All our critters have access to heated shelters but mostly prefer to stay out where they can keep a watch out for perceived predators. (Lions are safely in their enclosures.....no to worry!) |
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
805 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2006 : 6:54:04 PM
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I can't wait to see your babies!! I would love to have goats - must wait a little longer though.
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