Our friend Carolyn, who lived behind us, sold her house a few months ago and moved back to St. Louis to be closer to family. The couple who bought her house, Ricky and TJ, already lived in Corrales in an older house. They wanted a newer, bigger house.
They sold their old house and the new folks are moving in within a week or so. That meant that Ricky and TJ needed to build a pen for their animals - two Angora goats named Frankie and Pickles.
Well, Frankie and Pickles moved into their new digs this morning and Morgunn and Sugar didn't know what to make of these new monsters who moved in next to them - with horns no less.
Morgunn seemed more curious than anything else, but his energy level was still pretty high.
Hey, Dad, what the heck are these things?
Sugar, after prancing around for awhile, decided she didn't want anything to do with these weird creatures and decided to keep her distance.
I'm sure that in a few days Frankie and Pickles will be no big deal - I hope.
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Should be an adventure-I can't wait to meet the new neighbors. Two and four footed.
What handsome angora goats. Are they wethers or bucks? Does TJ work with their mohair?
It took Baby Doll several months before she got used to our 3 goats and our 2 llamas, while Apache immediately accepted them all the first day she met them.
Val's horses were pretty upset about our llamas and goats for about a week, and Nadia, her 28 yr old mare has never accepted them. She's not and has never been afraid of them, she just doesn't like them and will pin her ears at them if they get too close to the shared fenceline.
I had my entire herd out together today, and Apache was out there herding the goats around the pasture. She tries to herd the llamas sometimes, but they don't put up with it and will spit at her. Then she gives up and sulks. haha!
Congrats on the new neighbors.
~Lisa
Lisa, they're both bucks and TJ does use the mohair in her art work. We haven't seen how she uses it, but that's what she told us.
Dan
Pretty goats!
I'm sure your ponies will grow accustomed to the new neighbors soon.
Frankie and Pickles!!!!??? How funny and what cute names, but I am sure nothing is funny or cute about to Morgunn and Sugar.
I am sure it will be old hat in a few days and just one more thing for your horses to check off their "did that" list.
They'll get used to them soon enough. Meanwhile, enjoy their antics.
Yes, my horses thought Lisa's llamas were unfriendly aliens landing to take over Earth. They were terrified for weeks. Smart, old Nadia, wasn't as afraid as the others but she still charges the llamas, and the alpacas, at every opportunity to show her dislike.
They are short and have horns. I don't blame the horses for being concerned.
Have to say, very nice digs.
Tell Morgunn and Sugar that at least they don't live at GGYR! You never know what is going to show up out there!
Good luck. Hope they settle down.
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