Goat Extravaganza

Well, if you follow David or me on Facebook, then you know that we are now the proud owners of 2 cute little baby goats, Leslie and Sally. Leslie is solid white and she is part milk goat. Sally is brown and white and a little bigger than Leslie. David has long wanted some goats. It seems like for as long as we have been married (over 32 years) he has talked about getting some goats. We have 9 acres of land, and most of it is covered by brush and weeds, so they will have plenty to keep them busy. David basically fences in about 1/2 of an acre to let them eat it and then he will move the fence. It has been a big operation, more than expected. David had to build them a shelter, as well. Then when we got them in the fence on yesterday, out they came! The fence was supposed to have a good charge but we discovered that the charger had gone bad. We chased the goats around the neighborhood and finally our neighbor James came out and helped us. We cornered them and got them back in the fence and then David just sat down on a bucket and watched them to keep them in the fence. Then James and Josh came and helped, as well. That is when they discovered the charger (brand new) was bad. James keeps his dogs in an electric fence and by chance he had a new extra charger. They put it on the fence and I am happy to report that the goats have remained intact! They were standing looking at me this morning when I left for work. They are really cute. We were afraid that Bandit would bark all night, but he didn't. Oh the joys of goat ownership! I am certain David will have to Blog about this, so stay tuned!