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Livestock => Goats => Topic started by: grumpsgarden on November 14, 2011, 05:30:02 pm

Title: my goats made my day
Post by: grumpsgarden on November 14, 2011, 05:30:02 pm
well after a bad weekend my goats made my day today they actual ate from my hand today so im getting some where with them , there are all over the stables i never know if they will be in there own stable or with the ponys its always a treat to see what they have been upto  just thought i would share my joy with you all  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Rosemary on November 14, 2011, 05:48:26 pm
I love sharing other peoples' joy so thank you :thumbsup:
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Post by: Brucklay on November 14, 2011, 06:09:26 pm
Happy goats make happy people - thanks for sharing - made me smile
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Post by: little blue on November 14, 2011, 06:52:37 pm
Yay!!
:thumbsup:  :D
Title: Re: my goats made my day
Post by: grumpsgarden on November 14, 2011, 07:10:38 pm
still making me smile even now it sure helps getting through bad days , today will get me through this week  ;D
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Post by: jaykay on November 14, 2011, 08:29:14 pm
Excellent - well done  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Cinderhills on November 14, 2011, 08:34:50 pm
Excellent news, and very rewarding from all the time you spend with them.  :)
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Post by: Penninehillbilly on November 14, 2011, 10:22:14 pm
 :thumbsup: great, been wondering how you were doing
Title: Re: my goats made my day
Post by: grumpsgarden on November 14, 2011, 10:34:11 pm
ive had some bad days so not realy been on here and they just seemed to know i needed to be cheared up it was so cool think the kids thought i had totaly cracked as i was so hyper coming out of the stables still making me smile  ;D
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Post by: SallyintNorth on November 14, 2011, 11:21:35 pm
That's great news, gg.  Thanks for sharing. x
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Post by: Old Shep on November 15, 2011, 11:52:27 am
That's heart warming news, well done on your perseverence.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Lesley Silvester on November 15, 2011, 11:11:29 pm
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: goosepimple on November 16, 2011, 06:56:32 pm
Just lovely, aren't these small things just so nice, the beauty is in the detail  ;)
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Post by: NormandyMary on November 18, 2011, 08:11:18 pm
If Im ever feeling down, I sit in with the boys for half an hour or so, just talking to them, telling them all my problems. I give them hugs and strokes and usually feel a whole lot better. The way they just look at me when Im talking to them is magical. Its like they understand what Im saying to them. They love the sound of our voices.
Title: Re: my goats made my day
Post by: Penninehillbilly on November 18, 2011, 11:33:22 pm
If Im ever feeling down, I sit in with the boys for half an hour or so, just talking to them, telling them all my problems. I give them hugs and strokes and usually feel a whole lot better. The way they just look at me when Im talking to them is magical. Its like they understand what Im saying to them. They love the sound of our voices.
Their company and calming presence is something you start to take for granted as life gets in the way, thanks for reminding me to appreciate my time with the girls more  :)
Someday soon I'm sure GG's little friends will reward the time spent with them and be as friendly as well as entertaining :)
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Post by: moody_mare on November 23, 2011, 09:12:48 pm
If Im ever feeling down, I sit in with the boys for half an hour or so, just talking to them, telling them all my problems. I give them hugs and strokes and usually feel a whole lot better. The way they just look at me when Im talking to them is magical. Its like they understand what Im saying to them. They love the sound of our voices.

ditto this. I love siting with my girls. I waste hours with them.
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Post by: Lesley Silvester on November 23, 2011, 11:26:35 pm
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ditto this. I love siting with my girls. I waste hours with them.
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That's not a waste of hours.  that's therapy.
Title: Re: my goats made my day
Post by: Penninehillbilly on November 24, 2011, 12:28:56 am
I sat in with my girls one evening, that lovely calming sound of them just munching their hay, untill I realised it had become pitch black outside and hens + ducks weren't fastened in.
Luckily they were sat inside waiting for their suppers.
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Post by: salopman on November 24, 2011, 12:40:33 am
I can second that - when ive visited Lesleys girls we sit outside yakking with our mugs of tea discussing goats ......whilst they stand in the yard and listen
Title: Re: my goats made my day
Post by: Cinderhills on November 24, 2011, 08:58:50 am
A couple of weeks ago we cleaned out the goats, lay down a thick layer of Bedwell bedding and then some straw.  Late afternoon my two girls were lying down and I joined them as I knew it was lovely and clean.  It was so comforting to be with them on the ground, and it was so warm no wonder they loved to lie on it.  I had such an enjoyable relaxing time with them.  :)
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Post by: little blue on November 24, 2011, 08:35:13 pm
when we very first had goats, I twice caught my husband curled up on a hay bale, fast asleep, cuddling Geraldine who was just days old!  and Margo dozing by their side 
      Goodness knows how many times it happened when I wasn't around!
Title: Re: my goats made my day
Post by: Lesley Silvester on November 24, 2011, 11:22:47 pm
I can second that - when ive visited Lesleys girls we sit outside yakking with our mugs of tea discussing goats ......whilst they stand in the yard and listen

Are you suggesting my goats are nosy?   ;D

when we very first had goats, I twice caught my husband curled up on a hay bale, fast asleep, cuddling Geraldine who was just days old!  and Margo dozing by their side 
      Goodness knows how many times it happened when I wasn't around!

Giving all his secrets away. 

It's definitely therapy.  I love leaning against them when I'm milking, even when I've finished - til they get fed up.  I had a friend who used to ring up to say she's had a bad day, could she please come and do the milking.
Title: Re: my goats made my day
Post by: little blue on November 25, 2011, 07:53:21 pm
I can second that - when ive visited Lesleys girls we sit outside yakking with our mugs of tea discussing goats ......whilst they stand in the yard and listen

Are you suggesting my goats are nosy?   ;D


not necessarily ... perhaps just that you & salopman talk alot!! ;)  :D
Title: Re: my goats made my day
Post by: Lesley Silvester on November 25, 2011, 09:36:41 pm
I can second that - when ive visited Lesleys girls we sit outside yakking with our mugs of tea discussing goats ......whilst they stand in the yard and listen

Are you suggesting my goats are nosy?   ;D


not necessarily ... perhaps just that you & salopman talk alot!! ;)  :D


He does.  as you know, I am a woman of few words.   ;D
Title: Re: my goats made my day
Post by: little blue on November 25, 2011, 10:06:02 pm
:D r.o.f.l!
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Post by: salopman on November 25, 2011, 10:21:51 pm
steady lolol
Title: Re: my goats made my day
Post by: Penninehillbilly on November 26, 2011, 01:00:18 am
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ditto this. I love siting with my girls. I waste hours with them.
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That's not a waste of hours.  that's therapy.
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Time you enjoy wasting is not time wasted.
don't know where I read that but I've never forgot it  ;D