Roy makes his debut at the Oakboro Library
In early June 2005, Roy made his first public appearance at the
Oakboro Library for its Summer Program. Roy is our 3 month old
Nubian buck who had never been of
f the ranch before (he was a
perfect gentlemen, by the way). About 45 youngsters from the
surrounding area came to see Roy and learn more about goats. For
many of the children, this was their first time to see a goat, much
less have an opportunity to touch and play with one.
I had some of Roy’s food so the youngsters could feed him. What
better way to get a goat’s attention than with food. All the
youngsters got on their knees or sat on the ground so they would be
at Roy’s eye-level and not frighten him. They got in a circle and
Roy
went from hand to hand eating. He seemed to have a good time and
was curious as much about the youngsters as they were about him. But
he did take a grass-eating break.
The following week Roy and I visited the Locust Library for their
Summer Program. This time Roy was more relaxed because he was
familiar with riding the truck and walking on a lead. For this
visit, we were inside in an air conditioned conference room because
it was in the high 90’s outside. I let go of the lead and let him
roam around the room. Again, the youngsters got on their knees and
sat in a circle so Roy could eat out of their hands. They fed him so
much that he got full and quit eating But that was OK, he just
roamed around the
room and sniffed everyone. He was too curious
about all the youngsters to eat and, again, he acted like he was
having a good time. He didn’t stay as close to me as he had with his
first visit at the Oakboro Library. The Librarians were very
gracious in inviting us.
Thank you.
Roy and I had a good time!
Debby Trims Baby Hooves
Catching those little buggers wasn’t as easy as we thought. Was
it? But you did it! That a
trooper!
Glad you brought your camera. Next time we’ll take pictures of
the babies, too. Thank you very much for helping trim those
little baby hooves — all of them! Whew! It sure was more work
than I had imagined. But you make it fun! Please come out
again. You’re welcomed any time.
Besides, now that we know where the poison ivy is, we can avoid
it next time.
Sorry.