We have our neighbours goats in our little paddocks because one was their other goats was sick and the others needed to be moved to clean paddocks. So hence they ended up at ours. John had said that one was pregnant and would be due in 4-5 weeks.
So last Monday it gave birth but unfortunatley it was a still birth. So we were all sad to see that. Then Elliott decided to clean out his fish tank. Being novice fish owners we have since learnt we did it wrong as Elliott managed to kill all 5 fish. More sadness.
Then the next day the goat who gave birth went down hill rapidly and died. Oh gosh more sadness. So we are starting to think our land is spiritually posessed as we have already had another goat die and half the guinea pigs. Plus several baby chicks. OMG I'm just realising how many things have died under our care!!
So as we are getting ready to prepare dinner last night Tim comes running in, "quick quick eveyone we have a baby goat, it just came out then, I saw it give birth". Yeah right Tim pull the other one.
So we go out and low and behold this is what we find
We didn't even know the other goat was pregnant. It was so exciting. It was only minutes old. It was covered in goo and the Mumma was cleaning it up. we stood there watching until it got up on its feet which took about 20 minutes or so. The kids were so thrilled to see this. Mother nature at its best, new life coming into the world. Even if it is just a goat it is a privellage to have been there for the whole experience.
Thankyou little goaty, we are naming you Cheeky.
By the way, incase you didn't know, apparently when cleaning out a fish tank you only take out 25% of the water and replace with tap water. This ensures you keep in all the good bacteria that the fish need to live off.
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