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Title: Hello from Midlothian
Post by: Pickieannie on November 02, 2017, 07:43:37 pm

I've just joined the forum and love reading other member's stories. I live near Edinburgh in a walled garden and last year for my 70th birthday I persuaded my husband to give me two little pygmy goats. We finally went to collect our two young castrated boys this April having put up a shed and prepared part of the garden for them. It involved cutting down a few pine trees, not a popular option with him indoors! Love having the goats and they in turn seem to enjoy watching our hens and dogs. I've read several books on goat keeping and joined the Pygmy goat club, (very helpful) but good to have another option for advice. I'm looking forward to chatting to other members.   

Title: Re: Hello from Midlothian
Post by: nimbusllama on November 04, 2017, 09:38:52 am

Welcome to the best site around  :wave: I am sure you will get lots of good advice on here  :thumbsup: we would love some pictures of your  :goat: :goat:

Title: Re: Hello from Midlothian
Post by: Fleecewife on November 04, 2017, 10:28:54 am

A walled garden  :love: :garden:  !!!


I used to have my eyes on the one behind Mortonhall when we lived near there, but it was just allowed to fall into disrepair (although I've not seen it for more than 20 years).


Welcome to TAS.

Title: Re: Hello from Midlothian
Post by: Pickieannie on November 04, 2017, 07:06:42 pm

I have a lot to learn about forums, this is my second attempt to write a reply! Lost the first one.

Anyway thank you Nimbusllama & Fleecewife for your warm welcome. I don't know how to reply individually. Will also have to learn/try to post photos here.

Title: Re: Hello from Midlothian
Post by: Lesley Silvester on November 05, 2017, 12:12:32 am

Welcome from Shropshire. I have two dairy goats who live in a section of my garden. I've kept goats for around 15 years now.

Title: Re: Hello from Midlothian
Post by: nimbusllama on November 05, 2017, 08:14:07 am

Excellent photo  :goat: :goat: .... they are lovely lucky goats  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Hello from Midlothian
Post by: Womble on November 05, 2017, 07:41:54 pm

Hi from Stirling  :wave: .  There are quite a few of us around Glasgow / Edinburgh way.

Title: Re: Hello from Midlothian
Post by: janeh on November 06, 2017, 09:53:36 am

Hello from County Durham. We recently moved here from the Edinburgh area (Penicuik). Enjoy the goats! Best wishes,Jane

Title: Re: Hello from Midlothian
Post by: Dans on November 06, 2017, 07:47:53 pm

Welcome! I moved down from Gorebridge a few years back. Good luck with your goats!

Dans