Well, Ok it was a little warmer than 101 this past weekend...more like 106! Yuk! But it is true that we only have one animal left to shear, that being (you guessed it) Sugarfoot! I really do love her a lot, but she can be a pain in the rear sometimes. The last time we caught her it was amidst quite a bit of attitude, spitting, fuss and general commotion so I am not looking forward to her yearly haircut!
But for the most part, and except for a few fashion rechecks, all shearing is complete and everyone is feeling lighter and friskier! The nexxt post is a picture of Reno with his new "do". I was having a difficult time holding him still. I think he was anxious to get back to the girls and "strutt his stuff"! Typical Reno!
This weekend was Pedicure Day for the girl goats...I like to think of it as a day at the Angora Avalon Day Spa! First we have a warm foot bath (which I can assure you they REALLY dislike...goats hate water), then we have our nails trimmed (only slightly better), and finally a quick brushing (to rid everyone of unsightly stickers, poop balls and unidentified clinginging objects). The only bright side, in the goats' opinion, is that everyone gets a treat afterwards! Olivia did however, get a new jacket also. Her fiber has grown to about 2" since the last shearing, and her old one was getting a little "snug"...WE blame it on the Holidays, they blame it on fat fur...we all have our excuses :D
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