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 Today I said farewell to the first two goats that I raised from kids, Pixie and Lala. I had noticed that because these two had horns they were becoming rulers of the roost and too aggressive. With dairy goats horns are a problem because the shape of the horns of a dairy goat is more dangerous than that of an angora, for example. Dairy goats also have relatively large udders that are quite vulnerable, and the udder of a doe is her most prized asset.

  It was a heart wrenching decision to let these two girls go, Pixie would have developed into a great little milker I think. And Lala had potential but really, I just loved her personality. But I had to think about the wellbeing of the rest of my herd, and since these two girls have gone you can feel how much more relaxed the other girls are.

Pixie and Lala found a home with a friend of mine who lives close by, so I can visit them if I want. I'm sure they've got a great new home. They will be missed.......

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