Yesterday, I went down to the goat yard, as usual, to get out feed for the goats and the chickens. Clover came to the fence and I reached out to pet her. I like to pet all the goats every day, but I have a special love for Clover. I can’t help it. She’s very powerful. Usually, she lets me do that for about 20 seconds and then starts trying to eat me.
But yesterday, she just stretched her neck out and turned her head this way and that way and let me pet her and stroke her and scratch her. I reached out with both arms and rubbed on both sides of her belly, trying to see if I can feel babies. I think she’s three months pregnant, but she won’t tell and I can’t tell. (If so, she will be due in August.) Then I scratched her under her chin and behind her ears and stroked her cheeks.
And she just let me and let me. She never lets me do that! Is it the pregnancy hormones? Is this a kinder, gentler Clover???
She was just so sweet.
I said, “Clover, you DO love me!” Finally! She had revealed her true feelings.
And she said, “I love gingerbread. Can you bring me some gingerbread?”
STUPID GOAT!!!!
But that sounds like a pregnant girl, don’t you think?!
Shelly says:
What a sweetie, animals are very smart, yes she must be pregnant and is feeling motherly and needs your love. Humans were made to take care of animals and she loves it! You are so fortunate to have all your lovely animals! I am making dog treats this weekend.:)
On June 26, 2010 at 1:25 am
Nancy in Iowa says:
Just wait – next she’ll want pickles on her gingerbread!!! 😆
On June 26, 2010 at 1:44 am
Patty says:
Awww! Yeah she sounds like my cat was when she was pregnant. She had been a very aloof cat, but was suddenly all about the pettin’s and love. Sure hope we see Clover babies soon!
On June 26, 2010 at 2:24 am
glenda says:
Animals do change behavior in late pregnancy, I think. I do hope she is going to be a mother.
On June 26, 2010 at 5:17 am
monica says:
If she is preggers. . . What are you going to name it????! “Dewey” for mountain dew? Plain old “Dew” for a girl sounds nice too.
Maybe she is figuring out that she might get more loving if she doesn’t nip! . . .Pickles with gingerbread, for two!?!?! Ha LOL :yes:
On June 26, 2010 at 6:17 am
CindyP says:
Awwww…. Fingers still crossed on some new little goats!
On June 26, 2010 at 6:54 am
Kelly says:
My goat acted like that when she was pregnant. I’m sorry to tell you to just take it as it comes. She will go back to her old self later.
Kelly
On June 26, 2010 at 7:12 am
Tracey In Paradise,Pa. says:
:hungry: Oh my goodness give that girl some gingerbread. I love CLover too..SHe is my favorite. I can’t wait to see her baby/babies. All I wanted was lemonheads,slurpies and big macs during my pregnancy..lol
Hugs Granny Trace
On June 26, 2010 at 8:42 am
Donna Mc says:
My mare acted like that when she was pregnant. She suddenly couldn’t get enough lovin’ & pettin’. Hope both of y’all enjoy it!
On June 26, 2010 at 9:07 am
KentuckyFarmGirl says:
LOL @ Tracey! I am there with you on the Big Mac cravings! My poor husband made so many trips to McDonald’s wile I was pregnant with my first.
Nellie, my Clover, was the same way when she was pregnant. She loved to have her belly scratched. If she’s 3 months, you should start seeing that belly bulge soon. Look at her directly from the front or back and see if she’s looking more round. I hope so. Baby goats are so precious!
On June 26, 2010 at 9:10 am
blueberrylu says:
That is one of the good side effects of those pregnancy hormones—-it seems like even the most aloof goat (or in my case the nastiest barn cats) turn into giant love bugs. Enjoy the special time with Clover.
On June 26, 2010 at 9:25 am
Carmen C. says:
She’s a sweetie for sure, and gingerbread IS mighty tasty:)
On June 26, 2010 at 10:00 am
Sharon says:
To see if she is pregnant, try placing your hand flat against her belly, right about where her navel is, in front of the udder. If she will stand still, you should be able to feel the baby or babies moving. It feel like a small faint bumping, against your hand. You might have to hold your hand there for a couple of minutes. I could do this with my horse when she was four months pregnant, and a mare carries their babies for 11 months, so you should be able to feel the baby move for sure at 3 months, for a goat. Hope this works for you.
On June 26, 2010 at 10:21 am
cynthia says:
hey, clover sounds like one bright nanny. any girl who appreciates a good slice of gingerbread is right on. ~ best, cynthia
On June 26, 2010 at 10:33 am
Linda says:
Hehe. I think you’re right. Pregnancy hormones. 🙂
On June 26, 2010 at 3:23 pm
winifred says:
Definitely!
On June 26, 2010 at 3:32 pm
SuzieQ says:
She’s so beautiful. Just want to give her loving. :heart: :heart:
On June 27, 2010 at 1:56 am
jill from spencer, wv says:
i have one goat who never lets anyone pet her until she is just about ready to have her babies! maybe you are closer than you think!
On June 30, 2010 at 3:31 pm
ML says:
Oh I sure do hope so!! Little baby goats? Oh my goodness I can’t handle the cuteness of that! Fingers crossed!
On July 5, 2010 at 10:14 am