Reader Photos – Winter 2024

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Author : atrosperCategories : Ownership
Reader Photos – Winter 2024
The “Lindauerli” is a traditional pipe of the
farmers in the Appenzell area. Nino seems to
like the smell of the smoke. Or at least thinks
there is a treat for him. — Thomas Rupp
Nino in the snow – Thomas Rupp
Yeager loves training – Jessica Kellum
Jack loves his kiwis! – Jessica Kellum
Chateau Briant’s Foxie of Deep Run Farm, Canandaigua, NY
Clyde jumped in my wheelbarrow like he was waiting for a ride – Erich Farber
How many licks to the center – Jessica Kullman
Cookie, Xander, and Penelope in their house – Erich Farber

Oatie and Barley

Oatie and Barley: We adopted their pregnant mom from a farm animal rescue in Ohio without knowing much about her due date or anticipated babies, outside of what the vet estimated. Lo and behold, we were blessed with these two boys, Oatie and Barley. We were able to keep the family together, and
they’ve brought us joy ever since. — Erin Twining

Barley — Erin Twining
Oatie — Erin Twining
Oatie and Barley — Erin Twining
Oatie with Mom and Barley behind him. – Erin Twining

Yule Goat Bell Ringer

In Scandinavian tradition, gifts were brought by the “Julbock,” translated as “Yule Goat,” which was accompanied by elves or, later on, Santa Claus. Old paintings of the Julbock occasionally show him pulling gifts in a sleigh, but more commonly, he carried them on his back or even between his horns!
Here, Phil Hassey is Santa Claus and Finn is his faithful Julbock. — Nan Hassey
9-month-old goat, Pongo, became a Salvation Army bellringer last Christmas. He was so good he raised over $800!
In addition to ringing his bell, Pongo entertained donors by shaking their hands and performing other fun tricks. — Nan Hassey

Originally published in the 2024 Winter issue of Goat Journal and regularly vetted for accuracy.

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