I work a town job, so I am only able to be at the farm on weekends or in the evenings. This week it is especially frustrating, because I so badly want to be out there helping to figure out what to do with our wayward goaties. Today I had to settle for text messages.
Mark was able to spot the gals right away. Of course, they scooted off pretty quickly. After checking the fence battery, he strolled down to the south line where we laid out the food and water inside our "trap". The goaties were there! They poked around the area, but never completely fell for the bait. Next thing he knew, they were bugging the dogs on the opposite side of the property. Those things can really get around. Mark spent the day putting up their lean-to shelter up in the moss meadow where they have been hanging out a lot. This area is centrally located off the Fridge Line. After putting up the lean-to he made a goat homeless camp with a tarp, rope and saplings. This will ensure that they are able to get out of any bad weather. The tarp will serve as a rainwater catchment system. He left their food and water on the south line tonight, but will bring part of it to this new area tomorrow while leaving food and water on the south line. We'll continue to brainstorm. We have a few ideas up our sleeves. The one thing that did go right was that Mark set up the trail camera. So here are some pictures of the goaties for ya'll.
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I just got caught up on your new additions along with all your adventures! They are just being, well, goats, LOL. Having had several not-tame goats (bucks, mostly) I know exactly what you're going through. Food is usually the best aid there. Humans = food, a good thing in goat thinking! The trail cam was a brilliant idea and I notice some filled out or filling out udders. Kids soon methinks!
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10/23/2014 08:07:16 am
Thanks Leigh! We are definitely working through the kinks. It's been a learning experience to say the least!
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