– That goats bite. We all talked about how fun they were and that goats cheese was tasty but no-one told me that goats like to nibble on people and that it hurts when they do that! AND no-one told me that they can take a running jump on to the TOP of you as you all walk about the fields. I have renamed Hazel – Brenda. She is SUCH a Brenda. Freya bites – Brenda knocks you down. They should be sold on as security goats: no plant, dog or human would be safe if they were on patrol. And look at them. The picture of innocence. 
Well- Tima and I know now that underneath all those sweet looks dwell two killer Rottweiller-Goats. Highly trained elimination machines. Little Liars. They are unholy terrors.
Speaking of Tima. She has looked exactly the same for a month now. I am not convinced she is pregnant at all. So on Monday we are going to walk her up the ramp and into the car for a trip to the vet. An ultra sound will tell us what’s what. (and YES Kim – you will be coming along for the ride – I need help with the ‘ramp’ and the walking up there-of). 
Poppy on the other hand, looks more and more pregnant as we go along. And SHE was the long shot.
Though not as long as Sheila who is a Very Long pig indeed. Next time I have a person with a camera I will lay down beside her and someone can take that photo, then you can see how long she is.
Not only is the grass greener on the other side but the water is sweeter too.
I hope you have a lovely day,
Your friend on the farm
celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
52 responses to “No-one Told Me –”
Yes, goats love to nibble on you–my girl likes my clothes. When I’m not careful hand feeding their favorite treats, my fingers get bitten by both my goats and the sheep. My goats are pygmy’s, so fortunately they only get on my back if I’m silly enough to stoop down (which I now know NOT to do lol), but they will get on top of everything if given a chance.
I love how Ton is always THERE, always on guard, always herding. The Farmy Forman.
I always thought goats were cute, and wanted one–until I saw a photo of them standing on the hood of my niece’s car! I hope Freya and Brenda are just going through a “kid” phase and will mature and act more mannerly before someone gets hurt. Ton, he’s so faithful.
Ha ha!!! Goats are a bit of trouble ,yes. My Dad acquired three for exactly one week. He got rid of them immediately after they escaped to the neighbors property across the road and promptly got on their car hood and made a lot of dents! They’re curious and fearless that lot! You made me laugh with your description of their antics… I swear I have GOT to visit some time just to laugh myself silly. There’s never a dull moment on your place!