Dateline: Stringtown Rising Farm
Farm officials say at least four chickens remain in bunkers after an explosion on Monday. It was around 5 p.m. when the explosion occurred, rocking the farm’s goat house. No significant damage was reported to surrounding buildings and no injuries have been verified. Farmers were unable to contain the explosion, but alerted authorities of the potential public danger. Authorities warned nearby residents as well as farmers and animals to stay indoors if possible, with doors and windows closed, though no evacuations were ordered. Shortly before the explosion, a goat known on the streets as Rotunda was seen lurking in the area, and is currently being retained in custody.
The explosion was heard miles away. Residents across the countryside said they heard a loud boom and that they could hear the earth shake.
Emergency crews were unable to do anything but look for wattles and bring some hay.
According to one Woman on the scene, “Luckily, the goat house was built for this sort of thing.”
When the dust cleared, two tiny kids were discovered inside the goat house with the suspect. She had no comment on the disaster other than to say, “I’m a very small goat. I don’t know what all the fuss is about.”
She’s expected to be held in the goat house for an undetermined period of time pending further questioning, and fondling of the kids.
P.S. Two. Both boys. Fainter crosses.
Sheila Z says:
Only two? That was one round goat.
On August 2, 2011 at 1:27 am
wannabee says:
Oh my gosh they are CUTE!
On August 2, 2011 at 3:23 am
NancyL says:
So very adorable! Are you SURE there aren’t 3 or 4 more in there?
Nancy in Iowa
On August 2, 2011 at 4:13 am
bonita says:
Sure she isn’t hiding 2 more? …They are truly cute, though
On August 2, 2011 at 4:48 am
themandabear says:
Awww look at the adorableness. Will they be sold?
On August 2, 2011 at 4:55 am
CindyP says:
Cute!! I love the light colored one…finally 1 taking on the Mama’s colors 🙂
On August 2, 2011 at 5:50 am
Rah says:
I’m pretty sure there was an August day when pregnant me looked exactly like that first picture. That’s hilarious! Poor Rotunda. Congratulations, and what precious babies!
On August 2, 2011 at 6:24 am
Granny Trace says:
:snoopy: OH HAPPY DAY!! So cute…Two!!
Granny Trace
http://www.grannytracescrapsandsquares.com
On August 2, 2011 at 6:26 am
twiggityNDgoats says:
Adorable kids!! Congratulations.
On August 2, 2011 at 6:27 am
galagal says:
They are so cute and your update was GREAT. lol
On August 2, 2011 at 7:01 am
Flowerpower says:
Ahhhh….2 bowling balls! Glad nothing was damaged in the neighborhood by the explosion! I expect she feels much better today!
Darling little things! Do you think they have inherited their mothers penchant for cookies? :happyflower:
On August 2, 2011 at 7:24 am
KellyWalkerStudios says:
OMG! Cutest things ever….and boy, she must feel so much better.
On August 2, 2011 at 7:38 am
Auntie Linda says:
So Cute! Congratulations to all on this happy occasion!
On August 2, 2011 at 7:41 am
Yankee in NC says:
Hard to believe that belly only held 2 kids! They are gorgeous! Congrats!
On August 2, 2011 at 7:46 am
LisaAJB says:
Yay! It would be cool to have an after picture of Nutmeg to compare how big she is after the explosion. Baby goats have to be the cutesy thing ever. Thanks for sharing.
On August 2, 2011 at 7:51 am
ingrid66 says:
Thank goodness that wasn’t all fat. Cigars all around!! :happyfeet:
On August 2, 2011 at 7:53 am
lavenderblue says:
OMG! Too, too cute. Poor Rotunda, let that poor baby rest. Is she a good mommy? And how come the picture of the baby on the bottom looks like a wolf? The color, the expression. Since he’s a boy and, sadly, probably not staying at Stringtown, can we name him Wolfie? Or “Jacob”, for all the “Twilight” fans? Can we, can we? Huh?
Could it possibly been a one night stand? :dancingmonster:
On August 2, 2011 at 8:04 am
[email protected] says:
Hey i was right..there were 2 babies! they are adorable. please put more pix on so we can see especially with mama. She was humungus and now out of misery in this heat. So happy for you all. How many mouths to feed does that make you there on the farm?
On August 2, 2011 at 8:09 am
TinaBell says:
Awww, little darlings. I wonder how much weight Mama lost? I’d like to see an “after” picture of her, too.
Congratulations!!
On August 2, 2011 at 8:15 am
wildcat says:
Oh, the cuteness! I can barely take it this early in the morning! Congratulations to Nutmeg! :happyflower:
On August 2, 2011 at 8:18 am
chickenherd says:
Oh, how absolutely adorable! It’s a miracle every time it happens, isn’t it? Even if it’s chicken eggs. Because every small farmer loves baby fluff. :happyflower:
On August 2, 2011 at 8:27 am
Liz Pike says:
Finally!!! And they are sooo cute!!!!! I agree with LisaAJB, let’s see before & after pics of Nutmeg!
On August 2, 2011 at 8:33 am
IowaCowgirl says:
The explosion was felt west of the Mississippi too. What power! What nice outcomes!
On August 2, 2011 at 8:49 am
VAfarmer says:
Beautiful babies Suzanne! Congrats to you on being a grandmaaaaaa! I have one about to pop this week as well, though I have to say she’s not nearly as big as your little girl was. I do remember, though, that our pygmys used to always get HUGE when pregnant, even with just one or two babies! My Java is a first time mommy so I’m hoping for the best, and a break from this heat!
On August 2, 2011 at 9:01 am
Julia K says:
The babies are precious. Congrats!
On August 2, 2011 at 9:17 am
mrnglry says:
I remember feeling about like her one August in Bakersfield 50 years ago. How relieved she must feel. I had a beautiful baby too, but one was enough for me. 😉 My daughter will be 50 on the 18th.
Grace in CA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Graces-Morning-Glories/135888556497516
On August 2, 2011 at 9:36 am
ladybird_1959 says:
Congratulations, Nutmeg! The are both handsome!
On August 2, 2011 at 9:42 am
sam says:
What lovely little boys. Rotunda no longer.
On August 2, 2011 at 9:50 am
whaledancer says:
That’s about the cutest little goat face I’ve seen. Nutmeg must be so relieved. I’ll bet she can’t wait to get her girlish figure back.
On August 2, 2011 at 10:13 am
holstein woman says:
One like mommy, one like daddy? Cute little balls of activity. Congratulations and very good outcome. Funny news release.
On August 2, 2011 at 10:14 am
Miss Judy says:
Awwww…daily life on the farm. Just goes to show it isn’t all mud and poop out in the country! They are so cute! What’s the little dark one growling about? LOL
On August 2, 2011 at 10:22 am
Zusiqu says:
Adorable babies! I could’a sworn there was more than 2 in there.
On August 2, 2011 at 10:34 am
cabynfevr says:
Funny post! She must feel SO MUCH better. Congrats!
On August 2, 2011 at 11:07 am
JerseyMom says:
Oh, I’m GLAD for Nutmeg! What a relief!! Awesomely cute babies too, of course. Will you wether and/or sell?
On August 2, 2011 at 11:16 am
Suzanne McMinn says:
We’ll definitely be selling them. If they aren’t sold by three months, we’ll wether them to make it easier to keep them around longer. I won’t wether them right away in case someone wants them as intact bucks.
On August 2, 2011 at 11:33 am
littlefeet757 says:
I was wondering what the loud boom was yesterday evening! I live in Virginia Beach and heard it clear over here! Never would I thought it was little ol’ Rotonda. Cute babies!
On August 2, 2011 at 11:26 am
marymac says:
Love the story. i just knew she was prego, and that no way was she just big bellied fat!!1 Love it.
On August 2, 2011 at 12:26 pm
Diane in Upstate NY says:
Is that it? I thought she was acting as a surrogate mom for Beulah Petunia, by the size of her.
On August 2, 2011 at 12:32 pm
boulderneigh says:
Woman, I think you need to import water. YOURS has something in it that only produces BOYS! (Glory Bee was conceived elsewhere, was she not?)
On August 2, 2011 at 12:38 pm
Madeline says:
Ok now don’t you feel bad for making fun of Ms. Rotunda’s belly?? She was PREGGERS! I think she deserves extra cookies all week.. !!! CONGRATS..what cute kids.
On August 2, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Turtle Mom says:
Awwwww…. The boys are so cute! I love their coloring! One item on my bucket list is to own one of your little goats some day. First we need a home in the country. I really enjoy your blog and hearing about all your animals. Thanks for sharing!
On August 2, 2011 at 1:17 pm
Leck Kill Farm says:
Thank goodness! I was seriously concerned she would explode.
Do you handle the new babies to get them comfortable with humans? Or are goats naturally friendly?
I ask because I would have a hard time not picking them up and cuddling them.
On August 2, 2011 at 3:04 pm
Suzanne McMinn says:
Yes, we handle the babies. You can’t help but handle the babies. Babies tend to be skittish no matter what, it seems, if you let the mothers nurse them. Bottle babies are the really tame ones. The babies don’t really get friendly until after they get older, stop nursing, and figure out the cookie situation.
On August 2, 2011 at 3:34 pm
patrice says:
Congratulations! I looked just like that pregnant. Somehow it looks better on her.
On August 2, 2011 at 3:17 pm
Estella says:
Soooo cute!
On August 2, 2011 at 5:08 pm
BuckeyeGirl says:
…or you could do what I did, smuggled them up to my room to sleep with me when I was a kid (with kids). That gets them very friendly, especially when they wake up before the human kid does and come downstairs for breakfast before the human kid does.
On August 2, 2011 at 6:08 pm
yvonnem says:
BOYS AGAIN?! They are precious little things! I guess if they were girls, it wouldn’t be good, since they shouldn’t be bred with Mr. Pibb. He is the proud papa, right? 😉
On August 2, 2011 at 7:11 pm
chickenherd says:
What are you going to call them? Since they’re Nutmeg’s babies, do they get spice names like Thyme and Clove and Basil?
On August 2, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Ms.Becky says:
oh my. can cute get any cuter?
On August 2, 2011 at 8:47 pm
alba says:
I am sure Nutmeg will have her girlie figure back in no time. The boys are beautiful, How could you sell them I’ll never know but thats farming for you.Congrats Susanne & Nutmeg.
On August 2, 2011 at 9:03 pm
JaniceAndrea says:
The cutest shrapnel in the world.
On August 2, 2011 at 11:23 pm
Sonia says:
Oooooh!!! I love the name Basil…as in Basil Rathbone!!! Ok, if I had more fenced in area, I would love to grab them both up 🙂
On August 3, 2011 at 3:25 am
Gem says:
“… but look for wattles and bring some hay” Choking on my coffee HYSTERICAL!
On August 3, 2011 at 7:43 am
leneskate says:
So cute and I am so glad it was two cause she was bursting!!
Congrats, Nutmeg.
On August 3, 2011 at 1:15 pm
mainelysochi says:
Looks like that 2nd baby is snarling at the photographer! Very funny!
On August 3, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Chic says:
OMG…she was HUGE! It’s hard to believe a little body like that can stretch that much..geez. I LOVE that little fellow in the last picture…what a sweetie. Every time I see your goats it makes me want to buy some. Enjoy your new babies!
On August 4, 2011 at 4:51 pm
elfoss says:
they r so adorible!
On August 12, 2011 at 9:13 pm
elfoss says:
wow. how dose nutmeg get that big?!? the babys are adorible though.
On August 15, 2011 at 12:55 pm