FoxDog StampedeSomething 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. Animals meant to be mere brush eaters 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 75 pounds, and is large for his breed (Nigerian Dwarf). They are curious, intelligent, friendly and excellent nuturers and companions, even the boys!
FoxDog Farm currently has 9 milk goats, all pure-bred Nigerian Dwarves. We've two bucks, both born on the farm, and 5 does and two wethers. One of our does was born on the farm as well.
We milk the goats, and work very hard to provide them with good food, habitation, and plenty of things to do and play with. They will be getting a new barn and enclosure complex in early spring 2005
The Goats Arrive at FoxDog Farm
Why Stampede?
Soon after we got the goats Rikke's father was over helping to pull down an old tree. He and Rikke walked along the goat's fence, and 5 wee little goaties came running up to them as soon as they saw Rikke. Her father remarked with a laugh, 'You've got a stampede, a tiny stampede!' The name stuck.
Goat Pics
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Wooly goats in February, 2006. They were just about to start their shed-out.
Young Max and Jt take a nap
Kelly needs pets!
Scottie and Travis
The Fab Four: Travis, Scottie, Mack, Suzy
Kelly is almost a year old in this picture, and yet Milk Chocolate is still ready to defend her. They are inseparable.
