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December 16, 2010
October 22, 2010
The Moominator wasn’t trying to maim or kill anything yesterday evening.
Instead, the only thing she was fighting was sleep. It was a rare and beautiful thing.
Sweet dreams, Meggie Moo. ♥
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October 5, 2010
10/5 Update: This will only make sense if you read the comments on this post. Leland does look like Mr. Tumnus! If only I had captured Leland’s horns in the above photo…
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August 23, 2010
Such conflict.
Meggie hates being touched, yet loves to be scratched.
Thankfully, we’ve worked out an arrangement that suits her just fine.
She really digs a good stick scratch.
But Heavens to Murgatroyd, you gotta lean into it.
Reeeeely lean into it.
And don’t we all know, there’s nothing wrong with a girl gettin’ what she wants the way she wants it. ♥
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June 22, 2010
May 17, 2010
I don’t know if we’ll ever understand Meggie’s behavior. We trimmed some trees and bushes back yesterday afternoon and shared the cuttings with all of the critters. While everyone else happily dug in, it seemed that Meggie first needed to show the plum-tree branch who was in charge.
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May 15, 2010
Saturday Stuff – Feed tub R&R
Posted by Morning Bray under Goats, Saturday Parts & Stuff | Tags: feed tub, goat, Leland |[6] Comments
Thanks to Carson for taking this very relaxing photo of Leland the last time she visited Morning Bray Farm. ♥
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April 3, 2010
Saturday Parts – Meggie
Posted by Morning Bray under Donkeys, Goats, Saturday Parts & Stuff | Tags: donkeys, evolution, goats, Meggie, pupils, vision |[12] Comments
I’ve often wondered why goats have horizontal slit-shaped pupils.
In the little bit of information I’ve been able to find on the subject, animals like goats may have evolved horizontal pupils because better vision in the vertical plane may be beneficial in mountainous environments. Apparently, having horizontal slit-shaped pupils increases their peripheral depth perception and also makes it easier for them to see at night.
Did you know that donkeys have blind spots directly in front of and behind them and that they can’t see the ground when their heads are raised?
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March 5, 2010
When Mom got home from work yesterday, there were some interesting sounds coming from the pasture. Was Abigail in a crabby mood? Was she being playful?
What do you think?
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March 3, 2010
Masters of escape
Posted by Morning Bray under Goats | Tags: Abigail, escape, fences, gates, goats, Leland |[10] Comments
Last, but certainly not least, we’d like to introduce you to the masters of escape here at Morning Bray Farm. If there’s a way out, rest assured that Leland and Abigail will find it. (Remember to click on any photo for a larger view.)
This is Leland,
and this is Abigail.
A modification or two has been made to our fences and gates since their arrival one year ago. We love that they keep us on our toes.
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