I don’t normally ooh and ah over babies, but this kid is one cute dude. Oops, make that a dudette. She is as soft as she looks.
Peggy and I were still unpacking from our Sacramento-Reno trip when our neighbor Jim came zipping down our driveway on his ATV. Jim’s a big guy, and gruff, as in Billy Goat Gruff. But he loves animals and is a super neighbor.
He owns four very large Anatolian Shepherd dogs that weigh up to 150 pounds each and have a bark guaranteed to wake you from a deep sleep. There’s the bear bark, the deer bark and the ‘what the heck’ bark. In the morning they often perform like a barbershop quartet, howling in harmony. All of the other neighborhood dogs join in.
Two of Jim’s Anatolians, Griz and Omni.
Jim was excited. One of his nanny goats had given birth to twins the week before, when we were gone. The other nanny had a pair of kids the night before. They were less than a day old. The elder Anatolian, Boy, had adopted the baby goats. Jim wanted us to come and see them– at once. I am surprised he didn’t whip out cigars. Given it was almost dark and we had driven all day, we opted out.But we promised we would be over the next day to admire his brood of Boer goats. I think you’ll agree; the visit was worth it.
Mom and day old kids.
This little tyke with his droopy look reminds me of Eeyore.
Here’s trouble.
“Hi there shorty.” Anatolian Shepherds were originally bred to protect herds from large predators that lived in central Turkey. They have a fearsome reputation. Boy, has adopted the baby goats as part of his herd. He hardly seems ferocious. In fact he cleans their butts. What a dad!
“And where do you think you are going?” The baby goats have determined that Boy’s boyhood reminds them of Mom’s udders. Boy is quick to retreat.
And is rewarded with a ” Baaaad dog!” for his lack of cooperation. Have you ever seen a dog look more unhappy?
“Stop hassling the big doggie, dear.”
Modeling good behavior, the one week olds line up for an afternoon snack.
Having had their snack, it is now time for their afternoon nap.
NEXT BLOG: Sacramento’s wild American River Parkway– a community treasure. I’ll conclude this post with a final photo of one of the baby goats snuggling down in the sunshine.
Wandering through Time and Place 
Aaahhhh, this is goat porn! So perfect at such an early age. Seems like Jim and Boy are great big softies at heart. Hope the kids have learnt well where their milk comes from.
Me too. LOL –Curt
Absolutely adorable! Who could resist little baby goats?
Not me, that’s for sure. (grin)
Absolutely loved this. Such a delightful set of pics. Thank you so much – brightened my day..
Glad you liked it Katy. Hard to go wrong with cute baby goats and a large dog that doesn’t quite know what to do with them. Thanks for stopping by. –Curt
Baaaa… That’s goat talk for “very cute!”
Baaa Ba… That’s goat talk for thank you. –Curt
I’ve been obsessed with goats lately and after seeing this, I’m even more obsessed than before.
Goats and dogs! I love them both. Thanks for sharing, Curt.
You are very welcome. It was a fun post to do. –Curt
I follow a fellow in Virginia who raises this sort of goats. I’m sure they’re the same breed as these – all of them are terminally cute. He had a big dog who shepherded them around, but unfortunately the big fella has passed on. He names his for musicians. The goat Emmylou’s named after Emmylou Harris, and so on.
The photo of mama and the day-old kids is precious – also the two that follow. I love their ears, flapping around in the breeze.
Another one of the dogs, the big white one named Omni, has also taken over herding responsibilities with the babies. And Omni doesn’t like anybody, very much. It is amazing to watch.
Have you ever watched sheep dog trials, Linda. I’ve watched them a couple of times in New Zealand. What the dogs can do seems just short of brilliant.
It’s a good thing I was not there..One of Jim’s goats would have been bundled up in my jacket ..Yes, I would kidnap one, until Boy came chasing me down.They are beyond adorable! 🙂
That they are Lynne. I petted one of the little guys. I couldn’t believe how soft it was.–Curt
I’ve never seen such cute little goats who were so clean. They must be well taken care of.
Yeah… between both Mom and Boy giving them baths. LOL
Can’t not love this. Great work, Curt.
Thanks Alice. 🙂
Can’t help the aaah, I thinks it’s the ears, they are so dinky they look like rabbit goat crosses.
Rabbit-goat crosses? 🙂 I’ve met their dad. He’s all goat!
Goaties! Just wanna hold ’em and feel those tiny goatie hooves.
I had meant to comment on those little goatie hooves. Thanks for pointing them out. 🙂 –Curt
I have an acquaintance with angora goats. I’ve been concocting a plan to invite myself over to pet them.
http://www.angoragoat.com/
Followed the link, those are some furry animals. I read that they produce up to 25% of their weight in hair annually. You never know what you will learn in this wonderful world of blogging. –Curt
Yeah, they’re like Portland hipsters that way. Except the hipsters focus it all on the goatee.
Ooh and baa….
Ooh and baa from me came up anonomys. Ooh and aah. Ooh and baa….
And ooh and baa right back at you Bruce. Peggy is always coming up anonymous. 🙂 –Curt
I am NO animal lover but they are GORGeous. You’ve done it again, Curt. I’ve not seen baby goats. Another post to show my boy when he gets in. He’ll love these.
Cute they are, D. I’ve always liked goats because of their personalities. The goat barn is one of the first places I go when I visit a county fair. Also have a weakness for pigs. They are so human-like. 🙂 –Curt
Or do you mean people are like pigs? *Snort*
We drink goat milk. =)
🙂
Baby Goats are the cutest things EVER! We had two born on Valentine’s day. We are loving it. These are some awesome photos.
Thanks Liesl. I almost posted one of the babies for Valentines day! –Curt
Aww man, Curt. I’m a total sucker for baby animals and these must be the cutest little goats I’ve ever seen – ears and all. When I left for college, my Mom (who was “no-nonsense” when it came to allowing animals in the house) adopted an injured, orphaned baby goat and kept it inside for a few weeks until it could get back on its feet. She even put a diaper on it. My younger sisters were in shock and took total delight in this change of attitude. I think she would have fallen for these little guys, too. 🙂 ~Terri
Cute’s the right word for it Terri. My dad was the same way about pets as your mom when I was growing up, but when he retired he became owned by a cocker spaniel and the two of them were inseparable.:) –Curt