The Goat (aka as Spencer or Goatie)

The awkward walk

A new hang out place--the barn

After Lily fed the baby his bottle she carried him into the living room from the front porch without me noticing. He was fast asleep with her and John and I let the fact that he was indoors slide until he woke up.

Preparing the little barn for the petting zoo. I will post a finished picture later.

The first night the goat was home we brought him inside since he was used to being in the house and bottle fed even in the middle of the night. Thankfully we never had to get up or maybe I just wasn't willing. The diaper was a must but he had a hard time keeping it on so the inside thing was short lived. I thought it was hilarious when they had all the animals gathered in their bedroom.
Our friends and neighbors are getting in on it

Paul with Spencer the first night home.

It's comical how much this little creature has helped with the dreary winter days. He makes the cutest little noises and cries for his bottle if we are 15 minutes off schedule. I bought him from the same farm that the rabbits came from. I was hoping for a female but his twin sister died and all that she had was this irresistable "stinky" male. Well, he doesn't stink yet but male goats are known for their scent when they become adults. Neutering him might help- so we shall see. The lady actually kept him in her house and bottle fed him since the day he was born. He came from animal lovers but definite Tennessee hillbillys that didn't mind the mess. I let him come in the first night as long as he had one of Joe's diapers on. He walked a little funny in it so I cut a hole for his tale but it still bothered him so out he went. He sleeps in a dog cage in the mud room at night but spends the days figuring out how to get out of the barn so he can sleep on the front porch. He has suceeded in escaping which they are notorious for and waits for any opportunity to bolt in any door that opens. The kids have actually liked tackling him in a gentle sort of way.The fencing will soon be complete and then we will buy some other creatures to keep him company when my kids are busy. The extra work has been worth the entertainment and the lessons in responsibility for the kids. We have been here six years and it's time for a little farm and garden.