After feeding the chickens and letting them out of their overnight enclosures it was time to let the goats out too. Up until now there had been only Billy & Bella but with Billy now dearly departed, Elvis was now back in the house along with another female friend Megsy to keep Bella company and hopefully get her back in the family way (and milking again!)
It wasn't quite 7.30am and after coaxing them out of their enclosure they happily walked behind me at a gentle pace, stopping as goats do to nibble each tree. Walking down past the church, to help settle the goats into their territory, in the early morning light, the dew still on the ground was a simple but beautiful pleasure!
Lost in my thoughts half way back up the hill, I was so absorbed in what a fantastic and peaceful day it was turning out to be, I suddenly remembered why I was there and turned around to find the goats still following along.
These are by far the best natured goats I have ever encountered and we completed the circuit of the property without having to hurry them or leash them to lead them around. Such a great way to start a day!
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