Peanut and Coal start their new lives today as studs on a new farm. I’m so happy they went together, and I know they will be spoiled.
It’s always sad to see babies go, but there are only two reasons to regularly breed animals (not counting if you’re trying to increase your own herd). One is to butcher (or sell for butchering), and the other is to sell to become the darlings of someone else’s farm. The second is a more celebratory occasion, so I can’t complain!
Bye, Babies
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KellyWalkerStudios says:
See. I could have stolen them when I was there painting and they never would have found me way over here. 🙂 They are so adorable it made me want a goat!
On October 2, 2011 at 1:38 pm
Liz Pike says:
That second pic just makes me want to “wuffle” that little face! So cute, and glad they have great new homes to go to!
On October 2, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Gwen says:
they are so adorable, can you sent one to me :), i wish them all the love and happiness they need in their new houses :heart:
On October 2, 2011 at 1:45 pm
Canner Joann says:
I’m so glad that I got to hold both of them at the party! I know they will be happy being stud-puppies!
Joann
On October 2, 2011 at 2:18 pm
twiggityNDgoats says:
The other compelling reason to breed is if you want a milk supply. Often one can skip a year and “milk through” but generally it takes babies to make milk.
So glad your babies are off to a good home!
On October 2, 2011 at 4:04 pm
Suzanne McMinn says:
Shelley, yes, for goats, milking is usually a by-product of #2, as it’s not as common to butcher dairy goats. (With cows, milking is often a by-product of #1!)
On October 2, 2011 at 7:09 pm
DancesInGarden says:
Are those baby goats actually CUDDLING?!?! Between that and the dangles, I just might faint from cuteness…..
On October 2, 2011 at 4:43 pm
yvonnem says:
Yay Teresa! I’m so happy for you! I know you will be a great momma! :heart: :snoopy: :hug:
On October 2, 2011 at 5:54 pm
whaledancer says:
They look happy with their new people.
On October 2, 2011 at 7:04 pm
twiggityNDgoats says:
Suzanne, Actually I think that number 2 is a by-product of really wanting milk! It is often stressful to find good homes for the babies every year but it is something that is necessary and very rewarding when you succeed.
On October 2, 2011 at 8:11 pm