"Crying Time Again"

"Good Mom"





"Bucklings in the weaning lot"



"Where is my mom?"



High Meadows does are selected for strong maternal traits. A doe who neglects her kids in any way is subject to culling. These same traits make the weaning process somewhat traumatic for does and kids. It is not my favorite season but weaning decisions are an important part of herd management.

                                                                                    

"Perennial Problem"

"Goat Pruned Perennials"

Waking up to discover the backyard  full of goats is a pretty exciting way to start the day.We had a windstorm during the night last week and lost a maple tree. Of course it landed on the fence and provided a perfect exit ramp for several dozen does and their kids who made a beeline for my perennial flower beds.

"Clean up Crew"

"New Climbing Toys"

The goats were more than happy to help with clean up. Thank goodness they were in my yard eating flowers and not in the neighbors yard eating their bushes. If you own goats for any length of time you can bet this will happen to you. Never a dull moment at High Meadows.