MELS. NEW ADVENTURES

[frustratedearthmother]

And, it's not always a good thing...

 

[Southern by choice]

@Mike CHS It was so peaceful watching our sheep graze- something very calming about it. We feelthat way about our goats too. The difference was the sheep continued to fraze if they saw us, the goats .... want their lovin'. ('cept the Nigierians - they are like cats where the other goats are like dogs ) well not nigie bucks they are like dogs.
Our sheep were smart but a PITA. They were always escaping and coming through the woods to come "home"... literally the house. Our goats- nope. They eventually went the long way and down through the woods bythe neighbors drive up the highway and home. They stopped going through the woods because they were scared of Callie and the other LGD's. Way back when we had the sheep and goats together the sheep started ramming the goats, some were bred, the dogs didn't like it and it was stressing them out. The dogs never forgot the sheep being mean to "their" goats and hated them.

I like animals I can interact with, cuddle, love on and have more relationship with. I am a goatie through and through but there are sheep that are more social. Dairy goats are extremely social because that bond is built with milking 2x day... just different. I do think sheep are easier.

 

[Mike CHS]

I have no doubt I would have loved goats but I spend so much time with my sheep that they think I'm one of them.

I don't try to get close to all of them but there are many that come up and want loving so they get that. There is nothing more pleasing than lamb kisses.

 

[B&B Happy goats]

TOMMROW IS MY BIG DAY AT THE VETS........just getting rested up !

 

[B&B Happy goats]

 

[B&B Happy goats]

Well Mel is being stubborn , lol he won't come in or on the back porch...but the goats are being weird too...they are all laying outside of the new chicken house where i have put Abby as today is her due date .....like they are all expecting a big event to happen. Abby is showing no signs of anything, kids haven't dropped, ligs are not soft, no discharge...probably they know something i don't. ..sure don't want to leave Mel out for the night....yupper, he does have a stubborn side......

 

[Southern by choice]

Always listen to the LGD. They always know best.
The few times I failed my dogs by not listening, I paid the price for it. The dogs always forgive me but I think it pains them too.

The fact that you are allowing Mel to be what he was meant to be, and giving him the opportunity to reach his potential is awesome.
He may may mistakes, but he will learn through that trust and gentle correction.

 

[B&B Happy goats]

I just got done crawling way under the porch to get him...he can listen from inside the porch and see also. I don't trust him yet to be outside that area alone yet...tommrow he will get fixed and his micro chip , still waiting on the collar that will fit him to arrive.....
I couldn't live with the thought of him taking off, we will both know when he feels completely like this is his home....
Then he most likely may stay in the goat yard at night if he wants to....time will tell, but his safety right now is my major concern..........

 

[Southern by choice]

So thankful you are using wisdom. I know Mel is in the best hands!

 

[B&B Happy goats]

So thankful you are using wisdom. I know Mel is in the best hands!

thank you so much.....
I take that as a very honored complement