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The Chiva

I tried to think of something witty to say, but frankly, I'm at a loss. I don't have any idea what she though she was doing and I'm having trouble even making something up. ... anyone else have any ideas?

12 comments:

Leah Braemel said...: Goats just love to climb. Check out Suzanne McMinn's blog - she's put spools out for her goats to climb on. (You know, the type that the electrical company keep their wires on)

http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/23/of-pigs-and-barns/(goat on tractor)

http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/06/22/new-playground-equipment/ (goats on spools); July 23, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Becky Burkheart said...: Oh yes. She climbs on everything. Some stuff I can't believe how she does it. This was especially funny because she was just standing there... just hanging around.

Thanks for the links, I'll check them out!; July 23, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Aelfleah Farm said...: The poor creature does have a "real" name, ya know.

How would you like to go through life called "The Chica"!?!

Need to remind myself to copy the pics for the kids... They miss the little darling.; July 24, 2009 at 12:20 AM
L.A. Mitchell said...: She's just trying to keep life exciting for you.

Hope you are well :); July 24, 2009 at 7:36 AM
Becky Burkheart said...: >>How would you like to go through life called "The Chica"!?!

haha! Chica Boom Chica Boom.

I know. She has lots of names, most of them unrepeatable in polite company. But the boys said goats can't have names. Since I'm a goat farmer now, none of the goats will have names. They will be the chivas and the chivos. SHE is The Chiva... do you think she'll demand a little robe and scepter?; July 24, 2009 at 8:01 AM
Becky Burkheart said...: >>She's just trying to keep life exciting for you.

Yes! She does that. And brings me a laugh at least a couple times a day. Chiva-therapy!; July 24, 2009 at 8:01 AM
Val said...: What I don't understand is why MY boys (Los Chivos otherwise known as Rojo & Tommy-Boy) like to excavate a wallow right in the middle of our coarse gravel driveway - & lie there when it's approaching 100 degrees?!?; July 24, 2009 at 4:57 PM
Becky Burkheart said...: I don't have any idea Val. I know ours likes to sleep in the oddest places too.; July 24, 2009 at 6:23 PM
K.M. Saint James said...: Maybe she saw a mouse, and jumped up on the ledge then couldn't figure out how to get down?

Of course, we maybe totally overthinking this. Who says a goat plans anything out?

Too cute, thanks for sharing.; July 25, 2009 at 11:02 AM
Becky Burkheart said...: Sandra, you made me laugh out loud - of course, to think she's thinking or planning anything *must* be overthinking! ;); July 25, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Chris said...: She was just trying to help you with the watering. ;); July 25, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Becky Burkheart said...: haha! yeah. she likes to help. :); July 26, 2009 at 8:50 AM