Still No New Pictures of the Goats

Mom is supposed to be sending me goat pictures. Does this look like a goat? I don't think so. Looks more like a frog.

I have a neighbor that has deer in his yard. But they're phony. These two buck were resting in Mom and Harvey's pasture.


She then spotted a Ring Neck Pheasant in the backyard.

It's Been So Long, the Steers Are in the Freezer

Mom has is holding out sending me new pictures, until I post some of her updates. I do take exception with her. She hasn't sent any good pictures of the new goats. She and Harvey have decided to get out of the milking goat business. They sold Shadow and Lyle. Shadow was Joan's and George's father. They purchased goats that are made for eating.

I thought I had a picture of Sylvestor, the first of the goats they purchased, but I can't seam to find it. I only have this picture, which has George in the foreground.

Here's a picture of Dean walking Joan and Lady. By the way, Lady is about to become a grandmother. Since they got rid of Shadow, they don't have a Billy big enough to impregnate Lady. Mom says they have to find someone that does.

Before deer season they had some guests. A doe came to eat the strawberries, and a buck decided to take a walk to town. Of course when deer seaon came around, the buck wasn't seen.

To the Slaughter House

Mom emailed me pictures of the steers. I can't remember their names, but that is important. They will be slaughtered on Septemember 9th. Could by a half a steer for 2.25 a pound, but live too far away.

Update on the Kids

I was told I needed to post pictures of the kids. Mom says they weigh about 60 pounds now. She can't take both on a walk at the same time. Joan still has issues walking on a lead. George just loves to take a walk.

George also likes to ride in the flower cart. Harvey has taught them how to ride in a cart. As you can see from this picture, George looked a bit jealous that Joan was in the cart.

I do miss the blossoms in the spring. The fruit trees like the Apple trees will drop the petals and the ground below will look like snow. I don't miss the cold though.

Elk in the Pasture

Mom and Harvey were driving up to their driveway when Harvey noticed Elk in the Pasture. Mom jumped out of the van and told Harvey not to slam the door. She retrieved her camera from inside of the house, and walked slowly onto the patio. I think this picture is a little out of focus, because she was so excited. (It could also be that it was an over cast day. I've found that on gray days, the autofocus doesn't work as well as it does on a bright sunny day.) It shows just how many were in the pasture.

The cow feeding her calf was too far away. She did get one to look at her.

I do miss seeing things like this. It's not unusual to see Elk in a pasture has you drive down highway 101, in Washington.

New Pictures of the Kids

How fast they grow.

George was trying to chase a chicken

Mom has been trying to teach them to walk on a lead. (Dean is planning to show them at the fair.) She says Little Jo refuses to walk. As soon as Mom tries to lead her, she just lies down on the ground. George on the other hand, has no problems.

The Kids Weigh 25 Pounds

Mom says the kids are like puppies. They like to jump up on her. At least George does. Little Joan has been staying away from Mom, since she got her shots. She's not very forgiving.

As you can see this isn't Lady's best side

Update on The Kids

OK you little goat fans.

Little George seams to be asking why. "Why did they have to put bands around my billy goat hood?" Yes he will only be a pet. There will be no kids for him in the future.

I just love the expressions on their little faces.

Little Jo is trying to be like her momma.

I wish they weren't 3300 miles away. But then again, I'm glad I'm not up there. I just got off the phone with Mom and there rain mixed with snow. It may be over cast her in Florida, but at least I have the back door open.

George and Little Jo

Harvey is a little like Linda. Mom says one of the steers was named George (the steer is now in the freezer. Don't worry these goats are milking goats.) Anyways, like Linda he reuses names. That's how the little guy got the name of George.

These pictures were taken in the outside stall. Mom can't get George and Little Jo (Mom named the female after Linda's Mom Joan, since she was born on Joan's birthday) to stay still when they are in the pasture. She says all she gets is butt shots. They are too busy exploring to pose for her.

Faces Plus a Butt Shot

Mom sent me more pictures taken yesterday. I don't know which one is the female and which is the male. Mom and Harvey are still working on names

The Kids are Here

Mom emailed that Lady gave birth sometime after 12:00 PST. She hasn't named them yet. Since they were born on Joan's birthday (Linda's Mom.) She has says she may name one after her.

Another Picture of Lady

The weather must be getting a bit warmer. Mom caught a picture Lady enjoying the sun.

Lady

I was asked to post a picture of Lady, where you can see her face. This picture was taken of her at the Pacific County Fair in Washington State. My nephew showed her last August. (I purposely cropped him out of the picture, since he's a minor.)

Lady the Pregnant Goat

Someone should tell my Mom that Lady can't be a Sonics fan. They abandoned Seattle for the cellar in Oklahoma City.

Why the sweat shirt? Mom called the vet one day, and said Lady wasn't eating. He said the cold wet weather wasn't good for her, since goats come from the desert. He was afraid she might be getting sick, and told mom to keep her warm by using an old shirt.

Goodnews Lady isn't sick. Her temp is normal and eating again.