FoxDog Stampede: Goats on the Farm!
In the Beginning
Something about a goat... the beautiful eyes, the airplane ears, the earthy smell, the grace and joy with which they move. There's just something about a goat. We acquired our first goats in July 2003, and immediately fell in love. We'd bought 5 goats, 2 wethers and 3 does, to be brush eaters. But, they soon became treasured pets; valued for thier companionship, their beauty and their milk!
Because they are such a joy to be around, they make chores easy. It's fun to be with them, so fun we often plant our lawn chairs in their enclosure and bask in goaty kisses and love. Our goats are small, the biggest weighs about 85 pounds, and is large for his breed (Nigerian Dwarf). They are curious, intelligent, friendly and excellent nuturers and companions, even the boys!
The Goats Arrive at FoxDog Farm
And Now
We started with 5 and now have anywhere between 16 and 25, depending upon the time of year, and how many babies they have. We have two bucks, AJUD LD Senor Bandido (Frito, as we call him) and Poppy Patch FM Casanova. The original two wethers still remain and provide excellent baby-sitting services for the sometimes harried mother goats. And we have 13 does.
The new Spring Kids have arrived! And what a bundle of jumping joy they all are. Check out the kids page and the sales page!
We enjoy helping new goat owners learn about their animals, and will give limited tours of the goats and the farm when and if we have time. Please contact us if you desire!
