Don't we all want to snuggle up with our bestie and #newmoonfarmsanctuary #goatrescue #farmlife #veganfortheanimals take a nap after breakfast?
We put up some new scratchy brushes for the goats. Mercury is showing them who’s boss! 😂
This was Friday, but forgot to share. We have a system now: Unplug the water heaters. Plug in the heat tape that's wrapped around the hydrant and the heated hose. Wait 30 miniutes. Fill all waters. Unplug the tape & hose. Plug the water heaters back in. Repeat 2x day. ☃️
Brrrr! It was 11° this morning! Sunny, bright and waaaay to cold. One of our challenges when it's this cold is the fact that the poop freezes to the ground. But never fear - Terran won't let a few poopsicles stop her from keeping the herd's spaces clean. 😆
Oh, Clifford. Licking up the tiny bit of sun-melted water. 😆
Happy New Year from all of us at NMFS! 🥳
So cute! When Dandy and Freddie go out with the herd, Dandy has taken it upon himself to act as Freddie's personal bodyguard. 😍 He puts himself between Freddie and anyone else who tries to come over and say hi. 😆
Freddie had his first walkabout! We wandered around for a while, then he went to the gate and clearly said, "I'd like to go back in the barn now." 😆
As a kid, Derek was never taught to chew with his mouth closed. We’re glad, because we think it’s adorable!
Edit: Yes, we are aware that goats can have tooth problems. All of our goats receive dental care from our vet, and are treated if needed. Derek is an old goat. His molars are very worn down, so he has to roll hard treats around a lot and work at them slowly until he can mash them up. But he still loves the process! We were trying to be funny - please be assured that our animals receive the best care possible.
Late afternoon check in, and Freddie is lots happier. Less worried, hanging out in the open spaces with Dandy. He’s going to do just fine. 💜
We are constantly amazed by the way goats adapt to new situations. They are so resilient. Before coming to NMFS Freddie had only ever known two goats, his mother and brother. He had never seen other goats, horses, donkeys, sheep or cats, and had only been exposed to small dogs. He had never left the property he was born on. He was definitely overwhelmed at first, but also curious. Now that he’s had some time to watch and meet the rest of the herd through the fence, he’s lots more engaged. He also figured out pretty quickly that the big, black wolf will turn tail if he just stomps a foot. 😂 We’ll be sharing more every day, as Freddie learns about life at New Moon Farm Sanctuary.
Freddie and Dandy are becoming fast friends! When I came down to the barn this morning I found Dandy hanging out in the stall with Freddie, who seemed much less nervous than last night. Settling in is so much easier with a buddy. 💜
