Manicure Day for the Goats!
A few times a year, we enlist some brave volunteers to help us with routine hoof care for the goats. This time around, volunteer Ann Goodman documented the day for us! Here’s her report!
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Did you think that pedicures were only for the human species? Well, many others receive them as well — including goats. Yes, it was pedicure Tuesday for the lucky goats at SASHA Farm. You may wonder, like I did, just how a whole herd of goats could be coaxed into having their hooves trimmed.
The process began when Amanda called the goats as she brought some yummy hay into the small outside enclosure next to the people barn. Since the goats are curious and friendly, they all rushed to see what treats awaited them. Once the goats were all inside the enclosure, the gate was shut.
The volunteer pedicurists were given instruction on trimming, a milking stand was carried into the enclosure to serve as a trimming stand, and the goats rushed to jumped on the stand to be the first customer.
“Me first, me first!” Stripes and Percy try to go first, but Galaxy beats them to it.
Other goats preferred to add a soothing massage. No restraint was necessary for Petey, who preferred a less formal approach to the whole process. What, no fruity beverage with an umbrella?!
A good brushing was part of the spa experience for Galaxy.
One happy customer leaving the goat spa with trimmed hooves and a shiny coat.
June 4th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
I’ve been reading along for a while now. I just wanted to drop you a comment to say keep up the good work.
June 8th, 2008 at 4:02 am
To think that goats can be that good when having their feed trimmed! Our goat hates it.