When we were at the farm this weekend, I was roaming around, like I often do, and heard some noise on the property next to us. I looked over and saw these beauties! The neighbors had these newest additions to their farm.
You know me, I just had to rush over and snap a picture or two.
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They were curious but cautious and so I couldn't get them to come to the fence line for a closer picture. They sure were pretty though. We love that we can see livestock from our porch and yard. It's nice to look over and see them grazing in the pasture.
We get to have the view without all the hard work that I'm sure is involved.
We get to have the view without all the hard work that I'm sure is involved.
These are called Nubian goats Barbados Sheep...
(hat tip to commenters below for correcting me!)
They are lovely. I like the mini's.
ReplyDeleteAren't they pretty?
DeleteThey're very cute! My parents had goats when I was growing up and I just loved them. They're characters for sure and the goat kids are just about the cutest things ever!
ReplyDeleteOther than chickens, do you plan to have any livestock at your farm?
I can imagine how cute the babies are. Of course, I'm pretty fond of all baby animals, ha. Chickens for sure...we have talked about 'sharing' livestock with 2nd Family as there is a pasture that separates our two homes and they own that (it's where they sometimes keep their horse that appears on the blog from time to time). They have a front pasture too. We've thought about sharing custody of some animals there but we'll have to figure that out. ;-)
DeleteSorry, not Nubians, not goats! These are Barbados Sheep, I have a couple of my own. Easy way to tell the difference, tails up-goats, tails down-sheep.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU! See, we ARE new to all this, ha. I have corrected the entry above, thank you much. ;-)
DeleteAnd I love the easy way you suggested, tails up and tails down, awesome!
1st Man,
ReplyDeleteI believe their sheep. They do however, have the same coloring as Nubians.
They're gorgeous!
I actually googled the picture to see something that matched and that's when the Nubian's popped up and I thought "that looks just like them!". OOPS! Duly noted and corrected. Thanks!
Deletei want 300 million thousand of them! they are so gorgeous! and i thank both Sweet Sandy and texomamorganlady for clearing up whether they are sheep or goats. doesn't matter tho, i love them regardless! much love to you and 2nd man always!
ReplyDeleteyour friend,
kymber
A lady after my own heart. Aren't they just adorable? Yes, thanks to both of them for the correction...some of us learned something new today, ha.
DeleteThey look like goats to me, too. I hope they don't get onto your property and eat things you want to grow.
ReplyDeleteHa, that's what I thought...the neighbors went through and "sheep proofed" the fencing. :-) They'll definitely stay on their side.
Deletegreat new neighbors whatever they are!
ReplyDeleteYep, love the view. :-)
DeleteNope, hair sheep
ReplyDeleteHair sheep? I had to google that. I learned something else new today, ha. Thanks, very interesting!
DeleteI thought they were funny looking Nubian goats! Great pics!
ReplyDeleteI guess you could call us NEWBIAN, LOL!
DeleteNice to have the sheep separated from the goats.
ReplyDeleteAnd whatever their name, they are beautiful.
Very true! So fun to watch and relaxing too. :-)
DeleteThey are so cute! What great entertainment you have - you can sit on your porch and watch episodes of “Nature”!
ReplyDeleteWho needs cable when you have a real life DISCOVERY channel, ha.
DeleteWell well well....perhaps there is some lamb in your future! I love my sheep - they do an amazing job of clearing brush for me, although mine are strictly wool producers - no lamb chops allowed!!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I guess these being hair sheep mean that don't have much wool? That makes me wonder what the neighbors have these for...not sure.
DeleteSheep/goats/whatever...they are still pretty.
ReplyDeleteVery true!!
DeleteWhat gorgeous creatures.
ReplyDeleteMore information about these beauties here: http://www.hobbyfarms.com/farm-breeds/others-profiles/barbados-blackbelly-2.aspx
Thanks, what a great link I learned more about them. In fact, I will update the post to include this link!
DeleteGorgeous! I've long wished I could keep sheep, too cold for Barbados sheep here though... as beautiful as they are. I fancy Icelandic sheep myself: http://www.isbona.com/icelandicsheep.html
ReplyDeleteWow, those Icelandic sheep are beautiful (and furry!). Very neat, thanks for sharing!
Delete1st Man....you are too funny....thank you for a morning chuckle! Beauties they are for sure! :)
ReplyDeleteLOL, no problem. Hey, if we can't laugh at ourselves, right? :-)
DeleteExactly.....lol! ;)
DeleteSome very cool sheep!! Thanks for sharing. M
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