Once I got the cows on the Back Forty, I set about moving the goats around. First, I let my moms out. They were very happy to see they could get to pasture.
Some took off without thought of their kids. Some kids followed and some stayed in the barnyard.
Blaze’s doe
Sugar’s buck and doe
Pistol was a bit more conservative and made sure she had all three of her kids.
They had only been out there a couple of minutes, when my non-mom goats noticed their companions had been let out into the big pasture. It didn’t matter that they’d had access to the front pasture for the last couple of weeks while the moms were locked in the barnyard. Nope. They were still jealous.
They ran to join the moms. I’m not going to lie. I think a goose might have been run over.
Even my ten-year-olds joined in the race to the pasture (well, Millie walked regally out to pasture). Minnie and Meg were acting like spring kids!
Of course, when the two groups met, it required the typical head-butting and horn locking behaviors that drive me crazy.
It didn’t last long though because everyone wanted to eat.
There were family reunions. Star was quick to locate her mom, Vixen.
Everyone was happy with the move.
Litha’s quads found my thinking stone. I’m impressed!
Finally, the llama joined the party!
Everyone is on the Back Forty that’s supposed to be there!
Sharing with Song-ography where the song is Happy by Parrell Williams, Shadow Shot Sunday, Monday Mellow Yellows, Mosaic Monday, Mandarin Orange Monday, and Blue Monday.
Teresa
Eden Hills 
Oh what fun and happy photos. I think you can enter those goats in the 400 meter run and win. I absolutely love the shot of the kid jumping off of your thinking stone. Kids of any kind can put a happy smile on my face.
They are so much fun to watch out in pasture! They like my thinking stone too because it’s the perfect height and flat on top.
Totally fun to see the pictures and read your descriptions, All those little kids! They certainly seem delighted to be out in pasture.
It is their perfect playground!
Oh wow, these photos are so darn cute. I love the scene where they are all running for the field.. I hope the goose wasn’t hurt. The kids are just adorable, jumping with what looks like happiness. Awesome post, thanks for sharing.. have a happy week!
No goose was injured. Can’t verify it was or was not run over, but they were not about to slow down for the goose.
hooray for happy animals (except maybe one goose).
It was certainly in the wrong place at the wrong time. No injuries though.
Great pictures!!! Oh the goat jealousy… Lol! The grass is ALWAYS greener under the goats feet haha. I am interested in seeing how my goats family dynamics turn out this year, it’s the first year I am keeping a couple does.
They really do maintain those relationships. It’s not unusual for a mom and her kid from the previous year to be lying together with all their kids around them. It’s really neat to see.
A “two-G” comment: Goofy Goats!! Great pictures too!
They really are! Thanks for stopping by.
Teresa, you have NO SNOW!!!! The goats all look so healthy and happy, and I know you are getting some much needed rest! Your pictures are always so good!
Thanks Mary Ann. The snow is gone, but we’re still horribly dry and cold. We’re all anxiously waiting for green.
I’m gonna sneak onto your farm tonight and steal Blaze’s doeling!!! She is the cutest thing I’ve seen this week. I must suggest the name “Splash” for her. Beautiful pictures, Teresa! I love the one of the goats in the shade with the sun shining through the trees.
Thanks. I do think she might be the one kid that I just can’t part with this year. She’s going to be a more muscly version of her Aunt Bonnie when she’s grown up.
Just looking at the pictures of how happy they all were makes me happy. Love the full-on charge scene. hehe!
They really like their Back Forty!
Oh my! They are fun to watch and photograph! And CUTE, too! Looks like the weather is improving and everyone is content. Enjoy your evening my friend! Hugs!
Thanks. We’ll be much happier when the grass is green, but this is much better than being cooped up in the barnyard.
Sure are a happy looking group, kicking up their heels and jumping around. You are so good to know everyone’s name, I trip over names with only 6 grands.
Well, I’m still trying to name the new little ones. The older ones I’m good with (although I do occasionally call them by the wrong name).
Awwww…what a hay ending!!!!
Definitely!
Love this — happy happy goats
I love happy goats too. They are not near as cranky.
Of course I love all these cute pictures. Are your bottle fed indoor babies able to get out to play? I forgot is your llama male or female and if its a she is she going to have a baby too?
The llama is a neutered male, so no babies there. I have only two bottle kids left. Fez is about to the point of joining everyone in the barnyard. He’s been out to play several times. I can’t let Ed out there because of the blindness and mobility issues. He does have some outdoor access in my yard, but that’s it.
Awww – that is just too cute! Your photos are excellent. Love how you caught some of them in action or mid-air. Baby-goats are the cutest. We came across one once and stayed for probably more than 30 minutes just watching how it jumped and hopped and ran and jumped again – sooo funny.
Yes, I could watch them all day!
yup … everyone sure looks happy!! love your photos of your dear four~legged babies!!
Thanks. We’re all a lot happier when the goats get to go out to pasture.
I probably shouldnt have laughed, and really – probably shouldnt be admitting that I laughed when you said a goose probably got run over. 🙂
Welll, it happens. Nobody got hurt.
I love your goats..and the cute family. I also smiled at your joke (?) why they all ran over to the fence …busy bodies maybe. Thanks for sharing on Mandarin Orange Monday:)
They really were jealous. Just wanted to be in the big pasture.
I find your goats totally fascinating Teresa!
They each have their own personality – just like us.
Great excitement for the new mums and their kids getting out to pasture.
I’ve had quite a bit to do with dairy cows and they are wonderful animals with definite heirarchy, likes and dislikes – I love them!
I do enjoy both the goats and cattle. Sweet and fun animals.
Oh my goodness, those babes on the stone are just precious! How could that not make anyone happy just seeing them romping. Thanks for joining in at Song-ography.
I love just going out to pasture with the herd and watching them play. It makes me happy too.
Hi Teresa,
Thanks for sharing happy “babies” playing and this gorgeous blue sky.
I’m looking forward to reading your comment on my Easter blues post. Please come back.
Have a Happy Blue Monday!
I always love to share the kids frolicking in the sunshine!
How many goats do you have there? It must be fun seeing playing babies.
I can’t give you an exact number. I have about 65 right now.
What a great series. Pistol is such a good mom, keeping her triplets close.
She really is a good mom. Even the ones that leave their kids in the barnyard make sure to come back soon.
Wow you had quite the adventure. Those pictures are the best. I love, love, love, the ones of the babes on your rock. That is post card perfect….another line you might get in????? I know it is hard work, but those babies are so cute. You are an awesome “mom” and I love seeing your daily blogs about them. Kudos to you!
Thanks. I have note cards, but I’ve not made post cards yet. I’ll have to think about that.
What fun — I enjoyed running along! The kids bouncing on your thinking stone are awfully cute, and I got a kick out of the non-moms all lined up at the fence!
Glad you enjoyed your visit. They were very jealous of the moms getting to be in the Back Forty. Like me, they think it is the best place to be!
What a joyous time these goats seem to be having. I loved seeing your photos. The ones of the goats racing towards the pasture were awesome, poor goose though. I laughed at that part. –
As mean as the geese tend to be, it’s okay to laugh at them. The goats were thrilled to go out to the Back Forty.
oooohhhh can I please just say that I love your place, I love your critters!! I need to live on a farm, can I come live with you?!?!
As long as you’re willing to work, I’d take you in. 😉
I’ve always been amazed at how kids can climb their mothers’ backs!
Desert Shadows
They are impressive little babies!
Happy Pictures!! Thank you for the smiles. 🙂
Glad you liked them!
It sure looks like they were excited to get there!
They were thrilled!